How to enjoy and protect the environment around us. In this category we will be looking into agriculture, energy, environmental monitoring, green living, hazardous waste, land and water management, pollution prevention, recycling and sustainability.
Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich resources of petroleum and natural gas. Sedimentary rocks are…
Flowers normally include a packet of commercial flower preservatives, which you don’t want to discard. Properly caring for fresh-cut flowers you receive from the florist or buy at the market…
Solar lights use a small photovoltaic panel. When the sun shines on them, electricity is generated, storing power in a small battery bank. When a solar lights fails to light…
Even if you’ve taken precautions and have been on the lookout for an avalanche, there’s still a chance you could be caught in one. What can you do to improve…
Andrew explains some useful basic equipment to take when trekking in the snow covered mountains.Filmed in Brecon Beacons, Wales.
Making an ice fishing shelter can be done during the winter out in the open or in the comfort of a warmer environment. These types of shelters can be purchased…
Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas naturally produced by the breakdown of uranium in the ground. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. The EPA and…
If you are interested in organic farming, you can trade a half day of work on an organic farm for farming experience. Generally the farmer will provide your room and…
Be an environmental activist if you care deeply about environmental issues and believe you can help draw attention to your environmental issues or fix environmental problems through politics. Activists must…
Lead acid batteries power all types of conveyances, from cars to boats. They can also power emergency lights and offer back up power for hospitals and even the phone company.…