Environment

Includes latest environment related infographics along with short summary collected from the web.

13 Interesting Facts about Floods

Did you know floods are the number one natural disaster in the U.S.? Each year, floods claim thousands of lives and displace families across many states, with flood damage repair costs in the billions. Contrary to popular belief, homeowners’ insurance typically does not cover flood damage. This infographic, put together by ServiceMaster in Chicago, outlines important flood facts you should …

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What If Everybody Had Solar Panels?

Learn how you can make a difference with this infographic on value and impact of solar energy. Get the scoop on how solar energy can power the world and save you money in the process and how climate change can become less severe. To top it off we have also prepared information that homeowners will find very helpful and well …

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Impacts of a Paper-Based System

Among the various business tools and methods, using paper is the deadliest one with the most serious impact on the environment. The collecting and processing of the necessary raw materials convey enormous negative effects, endangering the existence of humankind. In order to reduce the use of paper and embrace alternative technologies, we need to know the true nature of a …

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Amazing Facts and Figures About Trees

Trees are the oldest creatures on earth. Without them mankind would not be existing. So more than ever we need to keep our trees intact, no matter if we are talking about large rainforest, our local forests, trees in our backyard or in a parking lot. They are all equally important. So please take a closer look to this infographic, …

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How to Reduce Energy Costs Associated With Owning a Pool

Did you know that with every increased degree in temperature, the energy costs associated with operating your outdoor swimming pool rise by more than 10%? An outdoor swimming pool is a luxurious addition to any home and an excellent investment on nearly any property, but the energy costs associated with building and maintaining a pool may be enough to turn …

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Why Water Reclamation is Critical to Environmental Health

Water reclamation is a necessary step to prevent wastewater from entering our water supply, but most people don’t understand how water reclamation works. Scotts Pressure Wash engages in responsible business practices that focus on limiting the impact of pressure washing on the environment. Water reclamation begins by covering storm drains that may be affected by pressure washing. This prevents dirty …

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Extreme Weather Guideline

All over the world, the weather is changing. It’s what makes each part of this earth so different and so beautiful. However, the changing weather is also what keeps us on our toes. There are storms of every kind happening every day. From 3 feet of snow falling down in the Northeastern United States to tsunamis in South Asia, it’s …

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Why Care About Pollution?

The world is a fast-paced place, filled with the hustle and bustle of many people. Think of how many items the average person uses in a single day…it’s no wonder that pollution is a huge problem. We consume so many crude resources (gas, coal and natural gas) to heat our homes/offices and power our vehicles. Yet, if we don’t change …

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Your Guide To Hawaii’s PUC Energy Program Reform

The Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently released an energy reform program that directly affects current and future solar users in Hawaii. In response, Alternate Energy created an infographic to help the public better understand these changes and better assess their solar options. There are two new options for customers who wish to invest in solar & help Hawaii towards 100% …

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The Value Of Solar Energy

Benefiting from Solar Energy is Easier Than You Think In reality, it would take only 0.0005% of the earth covered with solar energy systems to power the entire planet. The sun provides unlimited and barely untapped potential to provide us with a renewable, readily available resource. So why aren’t more people installing these systems? More and more people are saving …

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