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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.brighthub.comhttp://www.brighthub.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Environmental Science</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental.aspx</link><description /><dc:language>en</dc:language><item><title>Disease in Farm Raised Salmon</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/17324.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:28:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17324</guid><dc:creator>mwsche09</dc:creator><description>The salmon is one of the most well-known and frequently eaten fishes around the world. But the species is a surprising indicator of the many problems facing our environment. Salmon Life Cycle In the world of fish cuisine, the salmon is the jack-of-all-trades. It can be smoked, grilled, broiled, and steamed. You can serve it solo, on a bagel, with a...</description></item><item><title>The Causes and Effects of Acid Rain</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/16697.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:07:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16697</guid><dc:creator>mwsche09</dc:creator><description>You hear about acid rain all the time, but what does it really do, and what causes it&amp;#63; Find out why acid rain is a serious environmental issue. One of the many phrases thrown around in environmental circles is “ acid rain ”. Acid rain seems to be responsible for everything from the death thousands of acres of forest to the birth of a baby with ...</description></item><item><title>Environmental Summer Camps: Review of the Green River Preserve Summer Camp </title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/reviews/30582.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:27:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30582</guid><dc:creator>nicolelamarco</dc:creator><description>A close look at the Green River Preserve Summer Camp. About The Green River Preserve Summer Camp is environmentally themed. The camp itself is located in a wildlife preserve of 3.400 acres in Blue Ridge Mountains in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina. Bright Young Naturalists Camp is for kids from second to ninth grade. Parents can choose from one, two...</description></item><item><title>What Products Can Be Recycled?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/19425.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:04:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19425</guid><dc:creator>rosekitchen216</dc:creator><description>This articles discusses what products can be recycled. It also discusses how to recycle these items. What can be Recycled&amp;#63; Recycling is a great way to protect our environment, but many people do not know which products can be recycled . Products such as paper, plastic, computer printers and printer ink cartridges, batteries, glass, toxics, auto...</description></item><item><title>Westport Connecticut Says NO to Plastic Bag Usage</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/10582.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:03:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10582</guid><dc:creator>summerbanks</dc:creator><description>Plastic bags are being banned in some Westport, Connecticut areas. The town aims to reduce the environment tainting waste by eliminating the usage of these short usage life, forever in the landfill bags. Banning Plastic Westport, Connecticut is making a stand against wasteful usage of plastic bags. Some areas of the town are placing a ban on the ut...</description></item><item><title>Natural Remedies for Foot Care</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/45717.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:28:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45717</guid><dc:creator>cathymcc</dc:creator><description>Use natural remedies for foot care. Natural remedies reduces pollutants to the environment. Overview Many home remedies are available for foot care. No one wants dry cracked feet. Home remedies were used by our parents and grandparents for many years and still work just as well today. Consider a few of the remedies listed and see if you can find a ...</description></item><item><title>Can We Make a Difference?: The Factors of Public Opinion in U.S. Environmental Policy</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/33466.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:42:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33466</guid><dc:creator>WriterEleven</dc:creator><description>Have you ever wondered if you and your friends can make a noticeable difference in the environmental policies of our government&amp;#63; Have you wondered if you can really effect noticeable change&amp;#63; You can&amp;#33; Here&amp;#39;s an overview of six different factors that unite public opinion and official policy. Power to the Public The topography of Ameri...</description></item><item><title>Why is Light Pollution Bad?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/33508.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 20:20:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33508</guid><dc:creator>ReneeV</dc:creator><description>Light pollution is any illumination of the night sky caused by unwanted artificial light. It occurs when poorly designed light fixtures project or reflect light upwards, but why is it bad&amp;#63; There are many negative effects of light pollution including disruption of ecosystems. The Effects of Light Pollution on Natural Resources Light pollution in...</description></item><item><title>What are biosphere reserves?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/33417.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:05:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33417</guid><dc:creator>Maricar</dc:creator><description>Biosphere reserves are representative coastal and terrestrial ecosystems whose goals are conservation, sustainable use, environmental research and education. The sites are designated by UNESCO&amp;#39;s Man and the Biosphere Programme. All over the world, hundreds of sites called biosphere reserves have been established by UNESCO under its Man and the ...</description></item><item><title>What Are Green Collar Jobs?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/30549.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:31:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30549</guid><dc:creator>sarahsoja</dc:creator><description>You&amp;#8217;ve heard of blue collar jobs and white collar jobs, but how about green collar jobs&amp;#63; Green is the New Blue The term “green collar jobs” has been thrown around by politicians, but what exactly does it mean? A green collar job involves manual labor in a business that promotes and manufacturers a product or service that benefits the envi...</description></item><item><title>The Effect of Overpopulation on the Environment and Our Sustainability</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/17302.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:52:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17302</guid><dc:creator>nanjowe</dc:creator><description>As population continues to grow globally, the threat of overpopulation may be a reality sooner than later. Overpopulation Defined According to the United Nations State of World Population 2007, the world will reach a milestone in 2008; half of the world&amp;rsquo;s population will live in urban areas. If this number continues to grow, we could be looki...</description></item><item><title>What is Habitat Loss?</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/19451.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:58:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19451</guid><dc:creator>summerbanks</dc:creator><description>The habitat of a plant, animal or human is loosely defined as the area in which they survive. When one or more parts of this area is destroyed, the habitat is lost and the living organism is left to find a new home. The habitat of a plant, animal or human can be defined as the combination of chemical systems, biological systems and environmental sy...</description></item><item><title>Air Quality Testing</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/19446.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:55:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19446</guid><dc:creator>mwsche09</dc:creator><description>Air quality testing is more important today than ever before. Discover how it&amp;#39;s done and why it matters. What do you do to stay healthy? Many people eat organic foods, wash their hands, get fresh air, and sleep well at night. But how about breathing well? Airborne diseases and pollutants are as harmful as those carried by food and water. So wha...</description></item><item><title>Environmental Benefits of Recycling</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/19426.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19426</guid><dc:creator>mwsche09</dc:creator><description>Everybody&amp;#39;s talking about recycling, but does it really help the environment&amp;#63; It does, and in many more ways than you probably imagined. If the green movement could be split up into eras, we’re currently in the recycling era. Across the U.S. and many parts of the world, more and more people are taking bottles, cardboard, glass, and many oth...</description></item><item><title>Nuclear Power Plant Cooling Systems Harm Aquatic Life</title><link>http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/7977.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:04:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">b133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7977</guid><dc:creator>habarizasafari</dc:creator><description>Environmental scientists are concerned about the destruction to aquatic life and the ecosystem caused by the cooling systems in many nuclear power plants. Find out how these cooling systems harm aquatic life and the ecosystem. How Cooling Systems Work Nuclear power plants need to have a cooling system in place to keep the plant from overheating. Ma...</description></item></channel></rss>