A world without pollution for children may sound idealistic, but it often begins with small, practical changes at home. When people think of gifts for Children’s Day, toys, gadgets, and colorful packaging often come to mind. These are easy choices, and for a moment, they bring excitement. But if we take a step back, a…
Green house gases, a bane or a boom
Scientists have know for more than a century that carbon dioxide and other “green house gases” (including water vapor, methane, and cholorfluorocartons) help prevent heat from escaping the earth’s atmosphere. In fact, it is this “green house” effect that keeps the earth warm enough to support life. Yet there can be too much of a good…
Low carbon lifestyle fashionable
A youthful online group is leading the way to have an eco-friendly lifestyle, which is called the “Low Carbon Tribe”. Members in this tribe range in age from 20 to 40, and they intend to have a try on reducing carbon dioxide emissions in a relaxed and fashionable way. They have claimed that helping save…