William O. Douglas Day 2008

Uncategorized — Rob @ 9:01 am
Today is William O. Douglas Day - the day to commemorate the US Supreme Court Justice who was responsible for conserving the the C&O Canal National Historical Park.If you're lucky enough to live near this area of natural beauty, go ahead and enjoy it, but keep in mind the man Continue reading

A Fresher Future For Airlines

Uncategorized — Rob @ 5:09 am
Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association has called on Asia to participate in a debate to reduce greenhouse emissions for Aircraft. It's believed that planes contribute 2% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this incredible number, the Bisignani explains that we have made many technological advances allowing us to reduce the impact that aircraft have on greenhouse emissions.Recently, at the Greener Skies Conference, Bisignani Continue reading

Community Invovlement In Helping the Environment

Uncategorized — Rob @ 7:24 pm
Communities play a substantial role in maintaining the environment in which they live. For one, they interact with it on a daily basis by walking on the grass, eating fruit off trees, using trees to build houses or by making fires out of old branches on the ground. Depending on the sort of community in which you live, you could have a varied impact on your surrounding environment. Environmentalists like Continue reading

Promoting Sustainability and the Environment

Uncategorized — Rob @ 12:40 am
I was never the type who'd get fussed over the environment but over the past few years I've succumb to the issues which are currently plaguing us - namely global warming.Whilst we relentlessly burn fossil fuels, pollute our waterways, clear land and hunt endangered creatures, the environment is undergoing the biggest changes it has seen for many millenniums. And, in case you're wondering - it's probably not for the best.I've Continue reading
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