Environmentalism

The [IN]sertion project consists of 7 principles 8.1 Imageability “The successful town is not the one that attracts outsiders; it’s the one that survives them with its character in tact”-David Rudlin Main Road: Whilst the aim is to integrate a new campus within the existing fabric, it is understood that the setting is not a tabula rasa. The function of the urban campus is to then improve and orientate through bringing prominence to Main Road as a Campus Street. This street is a sort of…

With daylight savings time right around the corner and temperatures rising, spring has officially sprung! This change in seasons is the perfect opportunity to make sure your air conditioning unit is primed and ready for another hot summer. At Service Air Eastern Shore in Fairhope, Alabama, they specialize in heat and air repair as well as HVAC troubleshooting. As you start your spring cleaning, here are three cleaning tips from the air conditioning contractors at Service Air Eastern Shore:…

According to Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, a manifesto is “ a written statement that describes the policies, goals, and opinions of a person or group” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). In this case, the manifesto will cover goals that the company will take on for environmental sustainability. The objective of this manifesto is to cover the principles that ground the company in environmental altruism during the Anthropocene. Technically speaking, the Anthropocene is not yet officially confirmed, but…

In Edward O. Wilson’s newest book Half Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life, he argues that if we conserve half of the earth’s land and water for nature, we are likely to save 90% of the remaining life on the planet. At Wildlands Network, we have long advocated for essentially the same vision for the biodiversity of North America, long before Dr. Wilson so eloquently put it into words at the global scale. We’re putting these ideas into practice with the formation of our Eastern Wildway Network,…

The story of Lorax relates to environmental science in a very explicit manner by explaining a story of a young man aspiring to be a great businessman and gets lessons on environmentalist through a character called the Lorax. The aspect of Lorax involves the Once-ler, cutting down all the Truffula trees resulting into the production of the poor quality and a toxic environment. The fundamental teachings from the process are that it is not good for a business to seek aggressive expansion at the…

is committed to maintaining our excellent reputation and conducting our mission in a manner that will protect and minimize impact to human health, natural resources and the environment. Our goal is to sustain mission capability while integrating excellent environmental practices, improvements, and compliance to laws and regulations applicable to our mission. This goal extends throughout the 169th Fighter Wing and the tenant units assigned to McEntire JNGB. Protecting the environment at…

One reason that workplace hazards is important because of the toxic exposures. These agents have been associated with mutagenic, teratogenic, and carcinogenic effects as well as adverse effects such as irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes or acute allergic reactions ("Environmental Hazards for the Nurse as a Worker" 1995). For example, these can be things such as cancer drugs, just like those drugs do, the toxins get in to your body and slowly start breaking down until death.…

Fire ants are particularly nasty pests and their presence has become commonplace in over 15 different states in the U.S. Some Fire Ants are native to the United States, but some were accidentally imported. They tend to thrive in warm, humid areas, as they are susceptible to cold, harsh conditions. When treating for fire ants, whether there is an existing infection or just for preventative measures, it is important to treat the entirety of the property. These ants are incredibly aggressive…

In Iona Creek Reserve, weeds were located around the grassy area. This is a major issue, not just because weeds are an invasive and fast growing species, but also because there are endangered plants located on the site. The Blue Gum High Forest is the main endangered species on the site. This forest sheltered the Sydney region before European settlement, and is now limited to small bushland along a small range of suburbs in Sydney. The Blue Gum Forest is one of six main indigenous communities of…

The Debate Over Buying Locally Buying locally has becoming a debate around the world. Many advocates believe that by buying locally each consumer can do their part in saving the environment. However, there are many proponents that think other wise. It’s a matter of quality. Both side propose fantastic points around the movement of locavorism and how to conserve the environment, however, they go about it differently. The root of the debate is: does buying truly help environment and is it…