Sustainability

Alternative Fuel Sources: Saving the Planet

Contrary to what some people believe we do not have to reinvent the wheel in order to utilize alternative fuel sources. Wind, water and the sun have been available as options for saving the planet for years. The technology is in place. The only thing...

Sustainable Development for Affecting Environments Positively

To avoid ecological issues, scientists and governing agencies consider how sustainable development affects the environment and its place in deciding future environmental issues. Sustainable development balances people's needs while protecting the...

A Rise in Greenhouse Gases Due to Human Negligence

The greenhouse effect is key to the ecosystem's sustainability, but increased levels of greenhouse gases can have an adverse effect on our environment. How, though, does human activity play a role in elevated greenhouse gas levels in the Earth's...

What is Meant by Environmental Sustainability

Sustainability is a term used loosely by everyone from business executives to high school students. However, does sustainability really mean in term of the environment?

Environmental Benefits of Recycling

Everybody's talking about recycling, but does it really help the environment? It does, and in many more ways than you probably imagined.

Spotlight On An Invasive Species: The Brown Tree Snake and Its Devastation of Guam

Are invasive species harmful or beneficial to the local ecology of a given location? The answer to that question is problematic and examples of both good and bad invasions are found. In this article, however, we’ll explore one of the worst documented...

How Environmental Policy Is Made--Part 5, Role Of Science

Now that we have been through the process of making policy it is important to have a short discussion on the role of science in environmental politics. This article addresses the way science is used as a justification and mitigator in developing environmental...

Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions in South Africa

The current climate change is a global problem, and every country needs to make an effort to combat its varied effects—which includes countries we may not immediately think of. This article discusses the historical, present and future efforts of...

The Demographic Transition Theory and Overpopulation

Human overpopulation is a serious global phenomenon that is still taking place today. The demographic transition theory explains one of the methods in which overpopulation can slowly decline as a nation develops.

Causes of Overpopulation: Growth, Land, and More

The causes of overpopulation are attributed to various reasons. Continue reading to learn about the dangers of overpopulation and the possible solutions that can help ease this global phenomenon.