Category Archives: Living

New franchise offers one-stop shopping for energy saving

Posted on February 28, 2013 by 13ayc

Since everybody wants to save money and still live a good life, other than the necessities that people needs to spend on, energy is one aspect that people can save their budgets in and also doing good deeds for the … Continue reading →

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The air issue brought by Chinese New Year tradition

Posted on February 25, 2013 by bxzhxu

Setting off fireworks is one of the most popular ancient traditions during the lunar New Year. Chinese people believe that setting off the fireworks can drive bad luck away and people have been setting off fireworks for thousands of years. … Continue reading →

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Chinese struggle through ‘airpocalypse’ smog

Posted on February 25, 2013 by 13ayc

“Chalky-white horizon became a charcoal grey haze” is the description of a Beijing resident comment. Hu Li, a 39 year old businesswoman said that she experienced the worst air pollution she has ever had in the past month. The pollution … Continue reading →

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Air pollution fifth leading cause of death in India: Study

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mrsbauchierobiologyclass

TNN Feb 14, 2013, 03.08AM IST NEW DELHI: Air pollution is the fifth leading cause of death in India after high blood pressure, indoor air pollution, tobacco smoking and poor nutrition, with about 620,000 premature deaths occurring from air pollution-related … Continue reading →

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China Needs Smog-Free Air in a Can

Posted on February 13, 2013 by 13amb

Air pollution is so bad in China due to the constant burning of fossil fuels as a result of the many industries there. Because of this, an environmentalist came up with a crazy idea – putting clean are in a … Continue reading →

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Why We Need Biophilic Cities

Posted on February 10, 2013 by 13nrd

There is no question that urban areas are growing, It is expected that 70% of humanity will reside in an urban area in less than 40 years. Biophilc designs, especially in urban cities, have gained much attention. Biophilia is designing … Continue reading →

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Green streets can cut pollution, says study

Posted on February 10, 2013 by 13nn

There have been recent studies saying how the creation of “green walls” in urban areas can cut pollution up to 30%. Researchers in the United Kingdom says that the more trees and natural vegetation that are planted at street level … Continue reading →

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Most Green Cities in the United States

Posted on February 10, 2013 by 13amm

This article highlights the top ten most environmentally friendly, or green, cities in the United States.  The innovations of each city are described, and how each one is uniquely green.  Number 10, Austin, Texas, is home to Austin Energy, which … Continue reading →

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Beijing Reaching Unprecedented levels of Air Pollution

Posted on February 10, 2013 by ascunningham

Beijing has reached an unprecedented level of air pollution. With the Air Quality Index usually ranging from a scale between 0-500 there are different levels and between 301-500 levels are considered to be “hazardous” and people are encouraged to stay … Continue reading →

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Why Nature Makes Us Naturally Happy

Posted on January 20, 2013 by 13vmk

Have you ever noticed that when one is exposed to nature, we feel more at ease, peaceful, and relaxed? According to biologist E.O. Wilson, “human beings have a genetically determined and innate affinity to the natural world.” He talked about … Continue reading →

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