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Radioactive waste is any material that contains radioactive substances. These substances are unstable and can emit harmful radiation. Radioactive waste can be produced from a variety of sources, including nuclear power plants, nuclear weapons production, and medical procedures. Radioactive waste is a serious...
In recent years, biomethane has been gaining popularity as a sustainable energy source. Biomethane's significance lies in its ability to combat climate change by capturing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Derived from organic waste materials, it not only addresses waste management challenges...
Also known as sustainable or environmental biotechnology, green biotechnology is a branch of science that uses living organisms to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. This has been used in agricultural processes, producing improvements in the competitiveness of the agricultural, livestock...
Cross ventilation is a term widely used in architecture and structural engineering. It is especially important when devising air conditioning systems for various buildings, including residential homes. There are different methods of ventilating a home which are largely dependent on the methods of wind...
Biodigesters are a technology that makes it possible to give organic matter a second chance to generate renewable energy as well as create natural fertilizers. The function of biodigesters is based on the action of microorganisms, especially bacteria. These microorganisms decompose organic matter in the absence...
As summer brings high temperatures, finding ways to cool your house becomes essential. There are several methods to cool your home or a room without relying solely on air conditioning. From cross ventilation and the use of fans to thermal blinds, insulation, and the strategic placement of plants, we...
The term ‘blue economy’ was originated by the Belgian economist Gunter Pauli in his book titled The Blue Economy. This book was published in 2012 and is an outline for a business model which incorporates ocean conservation into economic development. This term defines an economy that makes responsible...
The differences between organic and natural foods are not just related to marketing. As many people want to eat healthily, many commercial food companies want to give the impression their food is good for our health. They do so with green packaging, bucolic scenes of cornucopias or even the terminology...
Autecology and synecology are two of the approaches which can be taken to understand the larger discipline of ecology as a whole. Ecology is the study of communities of organisms, the ecosystems they inhabit and the relationships between species of organisms in a given environment. It is a very broad...
Thermal insulation is a method of reducing heat transfer and energy loss in buildings. This reduction in energy loss is facilitated by different materials which have insulating properties, although this is not the only property they need to be effective in construction of various buildings. Some examples...
Air, the life-sustaining substance that surrounds us, is often taken for granted. We breathe it in without much thought, unaware of its profound significance for all living beings. While oxygen is the most recognized component of air, there are numerous other gases and compounds within it that play crucial...
Natural gas is a versatile energy resource that plays a crucial role in meeting the world's energy demands. Derived from deep within the Earth, natural gas has become a significant player in various sectors, from residential heating to electricity generation and industrial processes. One such question revolves...
Although you may not have heard of them before, sandwich panels are types of construction material that have been around in since at least the 1940s. Their popularity and use has increased exponentially since then, now being one of the most used materials for buildings and other construction projects....
Recycling organic waste is crucial for environmental sustainability. Organic waste refers to the biodegradable materials that decompose naturally, such as food waste and yard trimmings. When these materials are sent to landfills, they are buried and unable to decompose properly due to poor ventilation, temperature,...
Biomedical waste is the waste produced in medical institutions which is potentially biologically hazardous. This could be due to pathogens which are contained within them, as well as the type of waste which can cause pollution in the environment. While every industry produces different types of waste, few...
Getting rid of bricks and rubble requires either disposing or recycling the material. How this is done will depend on the facilities you have in your area, as well as other factors. Whether it is to develop our own skills, to save money or for whatever reason, many of us are doing our own construction...
Electricity is a form of energy that results from the motion of charged particles, such as electrons. It plays an important role in our daily lives, powering everything from lamps and appliances to computers and electronic devices. Understanding the properties and behavior of electricity is critical for...
While a growing majority of us are accepting that we need to mitigate the negative effects of climate change, our understanding remains generally poor. Finding the solutions we need to tackle pollution, waste and other contributors to harmful climate change is an ongoing process, but it is also an incredibly...
Despite the fact most of us will write more on our phone than a piece of paper, our consumption of the material has not waned. In fact, our use of paper continues to grow, with projections suggesting we will be using as much as 476 million tones by 2032[1]. Although paper product packaging is often...
Renewable energy is energy derived from renewable resources that are naturally renewed within a specified period of time. For an energy source to be considered renewable, it must be renewed faster than it is consumed. This includes sources such as sunlight, wind, the movement of water, and geothermal heat....
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