Conservation, renewable energy, recycling and sustainability have become common subjects in today’s media. On Earth Day 2011 (officially April 22, though observations of various kinds are scheduled throughout the weekend) people will drive hybrid cars, discuss the pros and cons of wind-farm locations, install geothermal systems, fluorescent lights and solar panels, and even listen to Green Day songs. (more…)

The natural balance that exists between man and nature can be very precarious. The constant misuse of natural resources such as oil, forest land and water bring things drastically out of balance. The damage that we do in a short amount of time can take decades for the earth to heal. Sometimes, we could feel the power of nature when it seems to strike back: High-intensity thunderstorms, hurricanes and related weather has been in part due to global warming, which man has helped to occur. (more…)

A lot of politicians are talking about global warming, its impacts and about several topics which are dealing about human beings who are destroying our planet. But nearly nobody is making clear proposals what to do against these problems. Thirty years ago – some elder still remember – on some Sundays in a month nobody was allowed to drive a. So the “German Autobahns” were empty and ready to use for cyclists and hikers. But this was because of the oil crisis.

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