Archive for March, 2009

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

Many people would like to be more energy efficient and go green with their home energy use and appliances. Solar panels and solar powered water heaters are a great way of going green but at this point can be costly. Here is the new program to accumulate federal tax credits by greening up your home and saving money on your utilities.[...]

A Green Traditional Irish Dish Of Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that has been around hundreds of years and consists of a classic combination of potatoes and cabbage. It is filled with vitamin and mineral nutrition, and has a richness of flavor that is creamy and satisfying.[...]

Amazon Forest Shrinking Due To Global Warming

A new study of the Amazon Rain Forest carried out by scientists at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, has determined that any rise in temperature in the Amazon area could kill off 85 % of the plant life. Tim Lenton, a climate expert for the University, says that when he was young, he thought [...]

Organic Pest Control

“How can I possibly be green when I have to get rid of bugs from my house?” This is a question I have been asked on more than one occasion. When you think of pest control, most people assume that the only choice is to spray your house with dangerous chemicals. But you have other [...]

Environmental Programs

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ENRIN – Capacity Building

Central & Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia
Policy development and planning for sustainable development and coherent environmental management demands information, national data and knowledge of the state of the environment. As assessments and analyses become multi-sectoral, the degree of complexity generates the need for integrated information. These products in turn require organizational [...]