Some scientists claim Antarctica appears to be melting - and Prince Albert of Monaco is doing his part to try and stop it. It's another attempt in Albert's campaign to raise awareness about the impa

Located just down the road in San Antonio is a little hidden wonder called Natural Bridge Caverns. If caverns and caves are your thing, then this is the one you want. Natural Bridge Caverns is locat

Who would have thought a century back that water would be a profitable product, so profitable that there would be politics and governments toppling over the issue. Governments are toppled over the issue of water today, it has become a make or break p

Well known ski resorts in both the US and Europe know their clients care increasingly about the environment and climate change - skiers after all enjoy their time in the open - and the ski resort auth

Just a few snowflakes is all it takes for skiers to anticipate days filled with downhill runs through ideal powder conditions followed by evenings in front of roaring fires with family and friends. Wh

In the midst of the worldwide concern for the environment, the issue of water conservation is one that has been brought to the forefront. Whether you are presently in the midst of a drought in your area or you are currently experiencing a lot of rain

It is possible to be green and save a little green this season full of celebrations. The holidays can be a time of excess, but it's important to remember that holiday extravagance can have long-term

Cascade Caverns is the only cavern in Texas that has a 100 foot underground waterfall, and it is in our own back yard! Located in the hill country, in a little town named Boerne, take exit #543 off o

The phenomenon of electromagnetic induction was first discovered by Michael Faraday in 1831, and it is evident that he realised at least a part of its future potential in the modern world. A contempor

Rain barrels which are also called rainwater tanks or water butts in the United Kingdom are water tanks that are used for the collection and storage of rain water from rooftops. This water usually passes through rain gutters that are installed on roo

Follow these tips on how to take care of your cat and teach him basic habits and benefit from a rewarding relationship with your pet.

With everyone and everything going green, why not go green at work too? It's not as hard as you may think. Just a few adjustments and your office is on its way to being green! 1. First, think about p

The dilemma for many tourist regions for 2009 is how to keep fresh, clean water flowing to serve both their full time residents and holidaymakets too. biza is confronting these challenges. Ibiza is l

Nothing can be more beautiful than Christmas at a state park, and there are plenty in and around the Austin area. Visiting a state park at Christmas time is a spectacular site. It's wide open space

Sugar white sand beaches and azure waters are conjured up by many when they consider a holiday on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria. And the picture would be right, Gran Canaria is paradise for thos

Rain water that is typically lost to runoff, streams or sewers can be collected from your roof and stored in rain barrels. Rain barrels generally consist of a 55 gallon drum, a vinyl hose, PVC couplings and a screen grate. It simply has to be positio

While the holiday season is a time to spend with family and friends, it can also be a time of great waste and consumption. But, those who are eco-friendly can also be holiday-friendly. There’s no need to turn into the Grinch when a variety of "green" holiday gifts are available to delight your friends, family and coworkers. Here are some ideas to inspire this year’s green holiday shopper.

In today’s world of increasing change, most of us are looking to reduce our carbon footprint. We are recycling, telecommuting, purchasing carbon offsets, carpooling and trying a number of innovative ways to control our impact on the Earth.

The Department of Energy recently released a study claiming that wind power could make up as much as 20% of our nation’s electricity portfolio by 2030. Given that wind only account for about 1% of our power sources today, that would be a huge increase. More wind power means fewer fossil fuels and fewer harmful carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.

We’ve all seen the pictures of polar bears clinging to tiny ice chunks in the Arctic Ocean. Most people, scientists and laypersons alike, can connect the dots between melting ice caps and global warming. The U.S. Department of Interior finally made the connection when it classified the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. It’s the first time any species has been explicitly protected as a result of climate change habitat destruction.

Canadian jet manufacturer Bombardier recently announced its newest product; the CSeries airplane, which uses 20% less fuel than competing models. The CSeries could save airline companies up to $3 million in fuel costs over the average Boeing 737, not to mention reducing the carbon footprint of its flights. At a time when airlines are looking to pinch every penny, reducing fuel usage could become a high priority.

With gas prices on the rise, many people are rethinking their driving habits by carpooling or buying more fuel efficient cars. But the best way to save gas is not to drive at all, which is a lot easier if you live in a “walkable” neighborhood. WalkScore rates areas based on the proximity of common conveniences like restaurants, schools, and parks to any address you can enter.

Texas’ Public Utilities Commission agreed recently to move forward with an ambitious plan to increase renewable energy transmission in the state. PUC officials ok’d the construction of huge transmission lines from the wind-rich western areas of Texas to the major metropolitan areas in the east. Texas is already the leading state in wind energy capacity, but these new transmission lines signify a serious commitment to ensuring that all that wind energy can get where it’s needed the most.

Rain barrels are containers used to collect as well as store rain water for later use. Rain water collected by these barrels have a number of uses ranging from gardening, washing cars, in washing machines, etc. In times when drinking water is unavail

Rain barrels are containers used to collect as well as store rain water for later use. The primary use of the collected rain water can be for gardening (which accounts for 40% of the total water used by any household), washing cars, in washing machin

Each month we cringe when we see our electric bill. You can do a few simple things that could save you big money each month. Another benefit to lowering energy usage is it helps promote the planet b

More and more people are returning to the use of rain barrels. The most likely reasons for this are drought situations occurring in many parts of the country as well as an increasing awareness of the need for water conservation in general.

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We lived in a row house in the city for years and years and did not have a big enough yard to even worry about watering when the weather was hot and dry. We recently moved to a house with a bigger yard that requires more maintenance and attention. M

Local authorities in some of the world's top holiday locations are beginning to take matters of environmental protection into their own hands. Both local government and nonprofit organizations are b

The 2008 ABTA Convention (ABTA is the Association of British Travel Agents) took place in October in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria - the first time ABTA had gathered on the island. A major theme of the