U.S. scientists identify what powers Northern Lights
WASHINGTON,
July 25 (PNA/Xinhua) -- Using a fleet of five NASA satellites, U.S.
scientists have identified the mechanism that triggers substorms in
space and leads to the explosive release of energy that causes the
spectacular brightening of the aurora borealis, or the Northern Lights,
NASA reported Thursday. [ Read More ]
Today's Trash to Pave Tomorrow's Roads
Jul 10 (NewsUSA) - Plastics seem to be
the new villain on the environmental scene. Cities including San
Francisco, Baltimore and Boston have imposed plastic bag bans on
retailers. Ireland taxes plastic bags, and national grocery stores
across the U.S. are offering inexpensive, reusable totes or paper bags
to their customers. [ Read More ]
New Technology Fuels Sustainability
Jul 10 (NewsUSA) - The advancements
made with hybrid vehicles have given our environment new hope. But with
the development of new battery technologies, the future could be even
brighter. [ Read More ]
Building Social Capital Pays Real Dividends
July 2 (NAPSI)-Networking is more than just shaking hands and passing out
business cards. [ Read More ]
Go Green. Go Rail
July 2 (NAPSI)-The nation's freight railroads, already the most
environmentally friendly form of ground transportation, are using
innovative "green" technologies to further reduce their environmental
footprint. [ Read More ]
Be Environmentally Conscious And Save
June 24 (NAPSI)-Most people are unaware of the simple steps they can take to be
more Earth friendly. Changing cleaning habits is one way to make a positive
change. Household cleaning products can contain toxic chemicals that pollute
the air and have negative effects on the Earth and your family. By changing
the products you use and how you use them, you can be more Earth friendly. [ Read More ]
Nuclear Power Means Clean Air
June 24 (NAPSI)-A growing number of people, particularly environmentalists, are
taking a second look at nuclear power as a clean, sustainable and safe source
of electricity that can significantly reduce global warming, pollution and
energy dependence-and meet our ever-increasing demand for energy. [ Read More ]
Biofuel: What Everyone Should Know
June 16 (NAPSI)-In the world’s continuing effort to find alternative energy
sources, one word powers many of the current discussions and debates:
biofuel. [ Read More ]
Recessionproof Your Finances
June 16 (NAPSI)-Whether you call it a recession, a slowdown or simply a rough
patch, turbulent financial times can be weathered. Try these tips. [ Read More ]
The Essentials On Social Security Retirement Benefits
June 7 (NAPSI)-The “silver tsunami” has begun in America. That’s
what demographers have dubbed the massive wave of baby boomers swiftly moving
toward retirement. And despite concerns to the contrary, Social Security will
play a central role in most boomers’ retirement income. According to
the Social Security Administration, 90 percent of. . . [ Read More ]
