Nov
7
2009
Many people have problems with psoriasis. Psoriasis sufferers have tried using salt water to have their painful and itchy skins healed. Some of them even made pilgrimages to the the Dead Sea.The Dead Sea can heal Psoriasis according to Lawrence C. Parish, M.D. who studied in Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. [...]
Nov
7
2009
We consumers have become unwittingly hooked on plastic. Manufacturers have increasingly resorted to plastic in packaging their products. (Don’t you just love those deceivingly humongous packages that hold a tiny product when unwrapped leaving you with a big mess?) We buy them, unwrap the product, and discard the plastic. In the trash it goes to [...]
Nov
7
2009
In 2008, the effects of the rising sea level will be more obvious than ever, as global warming moves to the forefront of international concern. Especially, to the United States who has seen disaster.When Hurricane Katrina hit the coastal city of New Orleans in 2005, the world watched with horror the devastation it created in [...]
Nov
7
2009
Boats in Marinas often leak a little and whatever leaks ends up in the water. When walking on the docks at the Marina you will notice the shiny stuff on the water; this is pollution and should obviously not be there. We must be careful not to hurt the local surrounding sea life, birds and [...]
Nov
7
2009
God gave humankind the role of manager over the natural world. This task includes the care of all life on the earth, not just human life. It requires thought for future generations, as use of earth’s resources can do irreparable damage.Acid Rain Power stations and some other industries discharge sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. At [...]
Nov
6
2009
With a record-high dumped wastes of 30.5 billion tons, the Yangtze River in China can be considered as a “giant toilet bowl” of Asia as waste production and illegal dumping in the area continue to worsen. Xinhua news agency reported the recent case of industrial, farming and human waste production in China has doubled compared [...]
Nov
5
2009
Ocean Pollution is a major problem that directly affects wildlife, ocean habitats and human health. Oil spills, toxic wastes and illegal dumping are some of the many sources. Environmental awareness and education programs play a vital role by sharing knowledge that helps changes behaviors that improve the health of the oceans.Unfortunately, birds and marine mammals [...]
Nov
5
2009
Over the last few years, cold water corals have been discovered all around the world. These reefs are often found in deep water, which means they are inaccessible to all but scientists. Cold-water corals, just as their warm-water relatives are under serious threat. These mysterious and generally deeper living than their better known warm-water cousins [...]
Nov
4
2009
On May 19, 2007, the Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that an outbreak of H5N1 in Hunan Province has occurred, prompting the slaughter of more than 11,000 heads of poultry. The provincial government immediately implemented an emergency plan, culling an additional 52,800 birds to prevent the spread of the disease. This was the country’s first reported [...]
Nov
3
2009
Tiger sharks are one of the most fascinating species of shark, with a distinctive appearance and characteristics, and alarming threat to humans. These magnificent water creatures live primarily in tropical, temperate climates, and are considered sacred in Hawaii. To protect the species, shark conservation projects focusing specifically on tiger sharks are in operation, and these [...]