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Earth Day: Environmental Disasters
Environmental Disasters Read about some of the largest disasters in the world that were caused by human activity and upset the delicate balance of nature. Chernobyl:…Greer, Germaine
(Encyclopedia) Greer, Germaine, 1939–, Australian feminist and writer. She moved to England (1964), studied at Cambridge (Ph.D, 1968), and taught (1967–73) at the Univ. of Warwick. Her book The…The Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index
The EPI centers on two broad environmental protection objectives: 1) reducing environmental stresses on human health and 2) protecting ecosystem vitality. Environmental health and ecosystem vitality…The 2005 Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI)
The ESI is a composite index tracking 21 indicators, including natural resources, pollution levels, and environmental management efforts, that characterize and influence…wilderness
(Encyclopedia) wilderness, land retaining its primeval character with the imprint of humans minimal or unnoticeable. In the United States, the Wilderness Act of 1964 established the National…organic farming
(Encyclopedia) organic farming, the practice of growing plants—especially for fruits and vegetables, but for ornamentals as well—without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers,…United Nations Conference on Environment and Development
(Encyclopedia) United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) or Earth Summit, an 11-day meeting held in June, 1992, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to discuss the global conflict…The Origins of Earth Day
On April 22nd, millions of people around the world will come together for the 52nd Earth Day celebration. This year’s theme is "Invest In Our Planet". It aims to persuade governments, businesses and…Environment
The following table includes information about environmental issues, including global warming, the greenhouse gas effect, water pollution, building green, and more. Facts About the…Top Ten Green Hotels in the United States, 2012
/* /*]]>*/ With the growing interest in adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle, new businesses are popping up to meet the needs of those "going green." The…Trending
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