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The BP oil spill was caused by an explosion followed by fire on one of its drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20,2010. This occured by a blow out preventer which had failed to function to prevent crude oil from spilling. Several different attempts were made to…
Breaking News: Earthquake In Japan 2011!
A GREAT 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hit the northeastern coast of Japan, quickly followed by a 13-foot tsunami that has devastated the Miyagi shoreline. This major earthquake marks as the largest to hit in Japan's history, and is being added to an Earthquake in…
This is probably the best meteor shower of the year. It is the most reliable, as it regularly generates a visible meteor every 60 seconds. And, most people have heard of it. So, let’s look at what you can do to enhance your view.
Find a dark Sky. Not as…
The U.S. Geological Survey upgraded the recent March 11, 2011 earthquake that hit Japan, to a 9.0 magnitude on March 14. The earthquake that rocked Tohoku in northern Honshu, Japan, was originally estimated at an 8.9 on the Richter scale, caused a massive tsunami that drove large schools of fish…
The recent exposure of radiation in Japan has left people asking many questions. How will effect me, how much is too much, and what do I need to know in case I am exposed to radiation. These questions raise a lot of concern to families across the world. Lets begin…
If you're looking for a good organic catalogue, I've compiled a list of some of the best out there. View them online or order a good old fashioned catalog. Most of the catalogs in this list have both an online and paper version.
After several earthquakes in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, a first world class country you saw the tremendous gathering of the country rallying its resources to deal with this catastrophe. Earthquake devastations have been seen all over the world in places such as Haiti and Chile and it unrattled…
You may wonder why it is, that often times Tsunamis and Earthquakes go hand in hand. It’s because a tsunami is a direct result of an earthquake. Like the one that recently hit Japan and caused a tsunami in Hawaii. Even though the earthquake doesn’t have to occur on land…
When the Tsunami hit Japan the world was shocked to see the havoc, the chaos and the distrought caused by it. Sadly thousands are still missing and many families are still left without shelter. Another danger the people in the region are facing is the possibility of a nuclear melt…
My father was born in 1900 and I lived in two thirds of the last century so I pretty well know what happened. People were killed by the millions by flood, pestilence, tsunamis, volcanoes, winter storms, fire, hurricanes, tornadoes, and famine. You can probably name a few mores. The earth…
The City of London supported by the National Lottery has substantially transformed the Lower Lea Valley in London’s East End for the 2012 Olympic Games. It is quite amazing what can be achieved when political will and major investment is available.
With just a hundred days to go to the…
Choosing to recycle any type of precious metal is a wise decision for several reasons. Not only is this type of metal worth money, it is always beneficial to recycle and reuse our resources to sustain our environment. Precious metal comes in many shapes, forms, and colors. Continue reading to…
Signalling an emergency.
An earthquake procedure should start by staff or anyone signalling the beginning of an earthquake by calling out EARTHQUAKE. It is best to take cover when you are in a building under a table or a doorway and away from glass.
What to do after the signal?…
America and China have agreed to work together to reduce the effects greenhouse gas emissions by developing cleaner cargo trucks. The two countries are the world leaders of greenhouse emissions and now here comes the newest method for how China fights pollution.
Eight cities in China will introduce measures to…
Many experts believe that our planet and it's resources are fading away slowly year by year. The amount of pollution we release into the atmosphere daily is astronomical. We are in the process of trying to make our planet safer with non-pollutant options. I think it is time to really…
Recycling refers to processing of used materials to manufacture new products, which can be used again. Some common items that are widely recycled include plastic, paper, glass and many more. Recycling offers a number of benefits. It conserves exhaustible and limited resources, saves considerable amount of energy, creates scope of…
In the 21-st century recycling becomes a very popular phenomenon for both individuals and the society too. Bottle recycling can effectively minimize the consumption of energy; at the same time it can reduce the size of landfills and waste pollution. Glass waste has been dramatically increasing as a result of…
Whether you are a believer of an impending zombie attack in the future or not, it is good to be always prepared. There is nothing to lose anyway. If it happens, then at least you are ready. If it doesn't, then we are all happy. Sellers of guide books about…
Rather than doing it yourself, it is better to avail the advantages of a professional waste clearance service provider. It will not only be hassle free but will be there at your convenient time at a reasonable price. Thus it is time saving and cost effective.
The best way to…
Last week Kenyans lost two political greats; James Njenga Karume(prominent politician and businessman) and John Njoroge Michuki, the minister of environment before his death. These two mutual long time friends and political allies to the current president of the East African republic of Kenya had a lot more in common.…
Each year, before Easter, thousands of rabbits are purchased by parents to become an "Easter Bunny" surprise for their children. Likewise each year, after Easter, thousands of rabbits die of neglect before the following Easter even rolls around again. It's a sad useless cycle. One that I'm embarrassed to say…
CTR Drone services is a top company that provides world-class safe, extra-light, user-friendly, and highly automated drone solutions and merchandises used by clients through the entire universe for airborne review and picture taking in various fields for example farming, oil and gas, surveying, GIS, exploration, professional inspection, renewables, telecom, and…
On this day, dedicated to our environment, Mumbaikars were presented with a myriad of possibilities to give back to the environment for all the gifts that the environment has unconditionally given from the beginning of time. And the people of this city swarmed in great numbers at the chance to…
There are a lot of people who believe that preppers fit in one of three categories: crazy, paranoid and out-of-touch with reality based on facts. These are 3 myths about preppers that you will probably experience at some point in your life, especially if you try to get others to…
I went to check out Google today to see what's in the news and there it is. A big story about listeria-laced cantaloupes. Another foodborne illness outbreak. There are 13 people dead at this point, and that number is expected to rise.
This is now the third deadliest foodborne outbreak.…
The United States of America is the world’s largest consumer of aluminum in the form of cans. However, when it comes to recycling, the nation lags behind in this regard. Cans can be found everywhere in the form of soft drink cans, beer cans, foil, pie plates, packaging and more.…
What is an Event? An event is a gathering of a group of people, come together for any special purpose on a specific date, at a specific time. The size of the group may vary according to the purpose of the activity. Following are the examples of such purposes; -…
Some years ago I sent an email to Stephen Hawking, the wheel-chair bound cosmologist who studies the origins of the universe. I told him that what occurred at the beginning could not be according to my understanding of what is called The Big Bang Theory.
One of his associates emailed…
Mother Nature can be extremely cruel at times. She has visited us with many destructive forces through the centuries. Who among us has witnessed the horrendous destruction of Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Avalanches, Tsunamis, Tornadoes, Volcanic Eruptions and yes many, many more destructive calamities set upon us by Mother Nature. On the…
The money you use on general Arborist visits is a speculation that offers significant returns. Engaging looking, sound plants enhance home estimation and appalling, less than great plants diminish living arrangement esteem. As your view improves through the decades, the measure of consideration put into it will be effortlessly discernible…
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