
Solar Energy: 10 Reasons to Adopt It Solar energy. Currently, solar power is all the rage; therefore, I am sure you have heard about all the advantages of tapping the sun to meet your daily energy requirements. And with all the world’s governments doing everything possible to reduce their carbon footprint, then it’s about time you did your part. And one of the best ways to reduce your company’s carbon footprint is by adopting solar

Herbicides in Our Natural Water Bodies Herbicides in our natural water bodies. Have you ever visited a natural waterbody and noticed plants dying along the shoreline? This may be due to the spraying of synthetic herbicides. What are herbicides and how do they affect the health of our local environments? Could local groups remove invasive plants rather than spray toxic chemicals for removal? Read on to learn more about this issue and what you can

Deforestation Palm oil is cheaper to produce than most vegetable oils. Since palm oil costs less to produce, plantations have been spreading across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. According to the World Wildlife Fund, “such expansion comes at the expense of tropical forests—which form critical habitats for many endangered species and a lifeline for some human communities.” Tropical forests are being burned at alarming rates to be converted into palm oil plantations. The burning causes

Effects of Food Dye on the Environment Effects of Food Dye on the Environment. Food dyes are used in many foods that we consume such as fruit, meat, fish, cheese, and more. Colorants are used to preserve the freshness of food and make it more visually appealing to us. When we go to the grocery store to buy food, the first thing we see is the food’s color. Based on the color of the food

Nestle to Deplete Ginnie Springs Nestle to Deplete Ginnie Springs. Recently, a corporation called Seven Springs Water Co. attempted to renew their water permit allowing them to drain the water from Ginnie Springs to sell to Nestle Waters North America or NWNA. However, this time they wanted to increase the amount of water they drained. The Suwannee River Water Management District stated that the Seven Springs Water Co. did not meet the requirements for the

Blue Spring State Park This state park is located in Orange City, Florida that features a cool water spring on the St. John’s river. The spring is home to manatees, alligators, and a variety of fish. With over 8,000 Google reviews, it’s clear that many people enjoy visiting Blue Spring State Park. They have an array of activities such as: Swimming Kayaking Wildlife viewing Boat tour of the St. John’s River Gift shop Wekiwa Springs