Images of the oldest mountains in the hemisphere taken from APPALACHIA: A HIstory of Mountains and People — the first environmental history series ever made. PBS Broadcast date: April 9th.Video Rating: 5 / 5
Category Archive: Environmental Science For Adults
May
15
Superabsorbant Polymers
Superabsorbant polymers are a special class of polymers called polyelectrolytes that have a charge on the polymer chain that increases the solubility in water. They are generally used in the form of small particles that are crosslinked so they will form gel rather than completely dissolving. The polymer gel absorbs water and the charges along …
May
04
Dr. Irving Selikoff Pioneering Asbestos Disease Researcher
Dr. Irving J. Selikoff was a remarkable physician and scientist who contributed to knowledge in several areas of medicine, including asbestos-related disease and helped in the worldwide struggle to prevent exposure to asbestos, Dr. Selikoff helped train a generation of occupational physicians who now work around the world. He spent most of his career at …
Apr
30
The urban farms of today – economist.com/video
BrightFarm Systems is vying to run commercial greenhouses on New York’s rooftops. We tour their first projects, on a boat and a schoolVideo Rating: 5 / 5
Apr
22
The biology of House Dust Mites and Dust Mite Allergies
The biology of House Dust Mites and Dust Mite Allergies Article by Maire Fox House Dust Mites (HDM) are a major source of allergen and found in temperate and humid areas. There is widely published data that shows how House Dust Mites avoidance can reduce exposure to allergens. This article looks at the properties …
Apr
21
The Man-made Global Warming Hoax (Part 4)
Although Al Gore and his media cronies endlessly bleat that “global warming” is an unprecedented global crisis, they really think of it as a dream come true. Why? Because “global warming” is the ideal scare campaign for leftist demagogues like Gore who are doing all they can to secure strict control over the economy and …
Apr
17
Complementary medicine Degree : Which therapies make sure you choose as well as other serious things often ignored
Complementary medicine Degree : Which therapies make sure you choose as well as other serious things often ignored Article by Jales Jones The medical industry has now become very diverse with increased and better practitioners delving into different kinds of approaches in the case of treatment and healing. From herbal medicine to electro homeopathy …
Apr
16
Ageing Gracefully
Ageing Gracefully Article by Sandra Prior For many of us, old age conjures up ghastly images of decrepitude and degenerative disease. So, panic-stricken, we fork out thousands of dollars for anti-wrinkle creams, blood-pressure pills and Botox. Yet simple lifestyle changes and a bit of old fashioned discipline can win back decades. A small but …
Apr
15
Climate Change and Water: Rights and Runoff
This panel discussion hosted by Jon Clark of the Community Environmental Council features Donald Bren Distinguished Professor of Corporate Environmental Management Gary Libecap and Professor of Hydrology Christina Tague. This discussion explores the fate of water in a changing climate and the impacts such changes will have on humans, plants and animals. Series: “Global Warming: …
Apr
14
Life With Type 2 Diabetes
Life With Type 2 Diabetes Article by Adam Life With Type 2 DiabetesWhat is life with Type 2 diabetes like?With the advent of the new lifestyle people used to live with nowadays, a lot of chronic diseases continue to spread. The rate of such fatal diseases continues to incline despite the improvements in the …