Archive for November, 2009

What Can We Learn From The Case Of Venice?

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Venice, once famous city in Italy, is becoming a lifeless city. The latest statistics shows that the number of population in Venice is decreasing year after year and now it has been less than 6 million people lived in the city. On November 14, 2009, the local residents had a funeral for the dying city. [...]

The Economic Impact of Oil Spills

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Oil spills not only affect environmentally but also economically. The economic impacts are directly or indirectly related to the environmental impacts of oil spills. But, the economic impacts of oil spills are not much talked about as the environmental impacts are. The most direct economic impact of oil spills is the loss of oil. The [...]

The holistic approach to good health doesn’t begin and end with our own bodies. The world we live in needs the same care and attention, from natural resources to the living and working conditions of the communities we share. That’s why a vital aspect of Chiva-Som’s philosophy since opening in 1995 has been a commitment [...]

How much will a windmill generator cost for my home electric requirements? This is often the most important question asked when we consider building a windmill generator for our homes. Most of us are aware of the tremendous energy benefits of a windmill generator but how much do they cost? Well, I have some advice [...]

Flood Checklist: Tips on How to be Floodsmart

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

1.  Be informed Preparing for a flood must be done well in advance. The first step is to educate yourself about the risk of flooding in your area. Check with your local Red Cross, planning department, zoning department or emergency management office to find out about the risk of flooding where you live. The higher [...]

photo credit: Jingles the Pirate Poor credit loans are becoming more prevalent, simply because more and more people find themselves with poor credit records. The credit report may be disastrous due to stolen identity, foolish choices or poor business practices. Regardless of what causes the poor credit marks on your credit report, if you have [...]

Climate Change in Africa

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

NIGER DELTA, home to 20 million people and 40 different ethnic groups, this floodplain makes up 7.5% of Nigeria’s total land mass. It is often called THE LAND OF MONEY. Niger Delta is the largest wetland and maintains the third-largest drainage basin in Africa. Its environment can be broken down into four ecological zones: coastal [...]

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