http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/real-christmas-trees-easier-on-environment-experts-say-46457.html
My article is called, "Real Christmas Trees Easier on Environment, Experts Say" by Pamela Tsai.
IT is about how buying a real CHristmas tree is actually better for the environment than buying a fake one. This quote from the article sums up what it is about- “Research has shown that trees slow the rate of greenhouse gas accumulation in our atmosphere,” Springer says. “Christmas tree farms provide a haven for birds to take cover from predators and harsh weather, and they can feed on insects found on trees. The farms also help maintain open, undeveloped space. This type of green space is important because it can serve as a bridge between larger tracts of contiguous forest land for animals, plants, and insects. According to National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), there are about 350,000 acres in production for growing Christmas trees in the United States, of which much preserves green space; growers plant one to three seedlings for each tree harvested."
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Current Event 12/14/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/on-our-radar-a-serial-birds-egg-thief/
The article I read was called, "On Our Radar: A Serial Bird’s Egg Thief" by the new york times. IT talks about how a man was given his 4th jail sentence for persistently stealing rare birds eggs. 700 rare bird eggs were found in his house including eggs of golden eagles and osprey. The eggs were stolen right before the chicks were to hatch.
The article I read was called, "On Our Radar: A Serial Bird’s Egg Thief" by the new york times. IT talks about how a man was given his 4th jail sentence for persistently stealing rare birds eggs. 700 rare bird eggs were found in his house including eggs of golden eagles and osprey. The eggs were stolen right before the chicks were to hatch.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Current Event 12/7/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/among-hundreds-of-dead-an-intriguing-survivor/
My article is called, "Among Hundreds of Dead Dolphins, an Intriguing Survivor" by RACHEL NUWER. It is about how in the past year, over 600 dolphins have washed up on store, when in past years only a total of 60 have washed up on shore. One dolphin was found on the shore severely injured with cuts and scrapes, and had a slim chance of surviving, but did. Most of the dolphin deaths are caused by biotoxins.
My article is called, "Among Hundreds of Dead Dolphins, an Intriguing Survivor" by RACHEL NUWER. It is about how in the past year, over 600 dolphins have washed up on store, when in past years only a total of 60 have washed up on shore. One dolphin was found on the shore severely injured with cuts and scrapes, and had a slim chance of surviving, but did. Most of the dolphin deaths are caused by biotoxins.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Current Event 11/30/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/24/global-trade-spreads-a-fatal-amphibian-disease/
My article is titled, "Global Trade Spreads a Fatal Amphibian Disease" by Jim Robbins. This article talks about how recent amphibian trades have caused a disease known as chytrid to be created and spread. This fungal disease is causing the amphibian population to decrease by infecting the amphibian's skin cells by thickening the skin, reducing its ability of the skin to absorb water and salts. American bullfrogs are the carriers of this disease because they are immune to it. This disease is causing the amphibian population to decline.
My article is titled, "Global Trade Spreads a Fatal Amphibian Disease" by Jim Robbins. This article talks about how recent amphibian trades have caused a disease known as chytrid to be created and spread. This fungal disease is causing the amphibian population to decrease by infecting the amphibian's skin cells by thickening the skin, reducing its ability of the skin to absorb water and salts. American bullfrogs are the carriers of this disease because they are immune to it. This disease is causing the amphibian population to decline.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Current Event 11/16/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/14/flying-on-chicken-fat/
My blog this week is about an article titled, "Flying on Chicken Fat" by MATTHEW L. WALD. This article talks about how ALaska Airlines has started a series of experiments by trying to fly on different types and mixtures of fuel. Tyson chicken is supplying chicken fat for the experiment. This costs them 17 dollars a gallon, while regular fuel costs them only 3 dollars, but the point is that it is better for the environment.
My blog this week is about an article titled, "Flying on Chicken Fat" by MATTHEW L. WALD. This article talks about how ALaska Airlines has started a series of experiments by trying to fly on different types and mixtures of fuel. Tyson chicken is supplying chicken fat for the experiment. This costs them 17 dollars a gallon, while regular fuel costs them only 3 dollars, but the point is that it is better for the environment.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Current Event 11/9/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/a-reward-for-bird-friendly-buildings/
My blog is about an article titled, "A Reward for Bird-Friendly Buildings." It is about how the new green buildings aren't so bird-friendly. About 1 billion birds die each year in the US from collisions with buildings. A campaign run by the American Bird Conservancy and the Bird-Safe Glass Foundation are making buildings that are more bird friendly by studying one makes the birds attracted to the windows and how they can stop the 1 billion deaths from colliding with the windows of buildings. About 42,000 commercial buildings have already participated in trying to fix their buildings into making them more bird-friendly.
My blog is about an article titled, "A Reward for Bird-Friendly Buildings." It is about how the new green buildings aren't so bird-friendly. About 1 billion birds die each year in the US from collisions with buildings. A campaign run by the American Bird Conservancy and the Bird-Safe Glass Foundation are making buildings that are more bird friendly by studying one makes the birds attracted to the windows and how they can stop the 1 billion deaths from colliding with the windows of buildings. About 42,000 commercial buildings have already participated in trying to fix their buildings into making them more bird-friendly.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Current Event 11/2/11
http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/19/deer-car-collisions-less-frequent-but-more-costly/
My article is titled, "Deer-Car Collisions Are Less Frequent, but More Costly." This article talks about how the likeliness of hitting a deer while driving has decreased. The rate from 2010-2011 has decreased by 7 percent. Although this is a good thing, the cost of repairs due to these accidents has gone up. It is now estimated to cost about $3,171 in repairs. To avoid this, the article provides a list of precautions to take:
Be especially attentive during the highest risk times of day: From sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise.
Drive carefully in marked deer-crossing zones, in areas with a known deer population and on roads that divide fields from forests.
Deer seldom run alone. If you see one deer, others may be nearby, so slow down.
When driving at night, use high beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic.
Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away.
Brake firmly when you see a deer, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.
Always wear your seat belt.
Don’t rely on devices like deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer. These gadgets have not been proven to reduce deer-vehicle collisions.
If your car does strike a deer, don’t touch the animal; a frightened and wounded deer can hurt you or further injure itself. Get your car off the road, if possible, and call the police.
My article is titled, "Deer-Car Collisions Are Less Frequent, but More Costly." This article talks about how the likeliness of hitting a deer while driving has decreased. The rate from 2010-2011 has decreased by 7 percent. Although this is a good thing, the cost of repairs due to these accidents has gone up. It is now estimated to cost about $3,171 in repairs. To avoid this, the article provides a list of precautions to take:
Be especially attentive during the highest risk times of day: From sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise.
Drive carefully in marked deer-crossing zones, in areas with a known deer population and on roads that divide fields from forests.
Deer seldom run alone. If you see one deer, others may be nearby, so slow down.
When driving at night, use high beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic.
Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away.
Brake firmly when you see a deer, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.
Always wear your seat belt.
Don’t rely on devices like deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer. These gadgets have not been proven to reduce deer-vehicle collisions.
If your car does strike a deer, don’t touch the animal; a frightened and wounded deer can hurt you or further injure itself. Get your car off the road, if possible, and call the police.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Current Event 10/26/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/new-york-recycling-reprobate-aims-to-do-better/
My article is titled, "New York, Recycling Reprobate, Aims to Do Better." It is written by MIREYA NAVARRO. This article talks about how the idea of paying for your garbage is starting to come into play. People are charged for the amount of waste they produce and dispose of by weight. This idea will make people think about how much they just throw away. The idea is that people will start to reuse more and be more eco-friendly when it comes to getting rid of their garbage and reusing things. I think this is a good idea because anything that has to do with money makes people listen, so people will do whatever it takes to not spend a lot of money for their waste.
My article is titled, "New York, Recycling Reprobate, Aims to Do Better." It is written by MIREYA NAVARRO. This article talks about how the idea of paying for your garbage is starting to come into play. People are charged for the amount of waste they produce and dispose of by weight. This idea will make people think about how much they just throw away. The idea is that people will start to reuse more and be more eco-friendly when it comes to getting rid of their garbage and reusing things. I think this is a good idea because anything that has to do with money makes people listen, so people will do whatever it takes to not spend a lot of money for their waste.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Current Event 10/19/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/19/a-snapshot-of-shark-finning/
Since we have been talking a little about sharks, I figured this article would be perfect. My article is titled, "A Snapshot of Shark Finning", by Bettina Wassener. My article talks about how the population of sharks as quickly been decreasing the past 3 years, and people are starting to here about it more in public. The sharks are being killed mainly for an asian soup which is used as a status symbol. Pictures were posted along with the article of the sharks and their fins cut off. The pictures are below:
http://www.pewenvironment.com/news-room/press-releases/new-photos-highlight-global-extent-of-shark-fin-trade-85899365227
Since we have been talking a little about sharks, I figured this article would be perfect. My article is titled, "A Snapshot of Shark Finning", by Bettina Wassener. My article talks about how the population of sharks as quickly been decreasing the past 3 years, and people are starting to here about it more in public. The sharks are being killed mainly for an asian soup which is used as a status symbol. Pictures were posted along with the article of the sharks and their fins cut off. The pictures are below:
http://www.pewenvironment.com/news-room/press-releases/new-photos-highlight-global-extent-of-shark-fin-trade-85899365227
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Current Event 10/12/11
http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/12/tracking-the-debris-from-japans-tsunami/
My article this week is called, "Tracking the Debris From Japan’s Tsunami". The article discusses the affects of the tsunami in Japan 6 months later. Thousands of tons of debris was found spread across miles of the Pacific Ocean. Boats, cars, and even entire houses were found in the ocean due to the tsunami's affects. Scientists from California are going on a research trip to be able to see up close and personal the affects of the tsunami, and to see how quickly the debris is spreading and what the sea creatures are doing with it. The debris from the tsunami will take years to decompose, such as furniture, and everyday household items. The research trip costs 13,500 dollars to 15,500 dollars to join per person.
My article this week is called, "Tracking the Debris From Japan’s Tsunami". The article discusses the affects of the tsunami in Japan 6 months later. Thousands of tons of debris was found spread across miles of the Pacific Ocean. Boats, cars, and even entire houses were found in the ocean due to the tsunami's affects. Scientists from California are going on a research trip to be able to see up close and personal the affects of the tsunami, and to see how quickly the debris is spreading and what the sea creatures are doing with it. The debris from the tsunami will take years to decompose, such as furniture, and everyday household items. The research trip costs 13,500 dollars to 15,500 dollars to join per person.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Current Event 9/21/11
Article- http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/US/story?id=1872703&page=1
Colleges are really stepping up their game when it comes to going green and trying to help save the environment. WIlliams College held a competition to see who could save the most energy by dimming lights, unplugging phone and computer chargers, turning off computers and tvs, and turning off lights when not in the room. One building's consumption dropped as much as 44 percent. More buildings are being built that are meant for conserving energy. Harvard University is one of the biggest green powered universities. Harvard recycles 45 percent of their waste, and has a 6.5 million dollar loan for green-related projects. Hundreds of colleges are getting smarter by going green.
Colleges are really stepping up their game when it comes to going green and trying to help save the environment. WIlliams College held a competition to see who could save the most energy by dimming lights, unplugging phone and computer chargers, turning off computers and tvs, and turning off lights when not in the room. One building's consumption dropped as much as 44 percent. More buildings are being built that are meant for conserving energy. Harvard University is one of the biggest green powered universities. Harvard recycles 45 percent of their waste, and has a 6.5 million dollar loan for green-related projects. Hundreds of colleges are getting smarter by going green.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Current Event 9/14/11
http://news.yahoo.com/minnesota-wildfire-spreads-100-000-acres-170934074.html
In Minnesota there was a huge wildfire that spread to 100,000 acres. After seeing the pictures of the massive fire and what it was doing, I realized how big of a deal it was. One fire caused 100,000 acres worth of trees and land to burn. Over 230 firefighters are working on the fire and putting it out. The environment suffered a great deal and there were even air quality warnings. I think this wildfire is a terrible thing to happen to such a large amount of land, and there should be better and more ways to prevent them from happening.
In Minnesota there was a huge wildfire that spread to 100,000 acres. After seeing the pictures of the massive fire and what it was doing, I realized how big of a deal it was. One fire caused 100,000 acres worth of trees and land to burn. Over 230 firefighters are working on the fire and putting it out. The environment suffered a great deal and there were even air quality warnings. I think this wildfire is a terrible thing to happen to such a large amount of land, and there should be better and more ways to prevent them from happening.
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