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WHAT'S INSIDE: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

The environment is truly a thing of beauty and should be protected whenever possible. What can we do to save the environment, and what new technology is available to help us?

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Conservation
Conservation is a growing concern in the field of science. As humans continue to consume natural resources, many organisms are headed for extinction.
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- Naturalists
- Conservationists
Earth Science
Earth Science covers all facets of how the earth works, from from volcanoes to the world's oceans.
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- Geology
- Oceanography
- Geophysics
Energy Production
The greatest need modern civilizations have is energy. Learn about oil, electricity and newer forms of energy like solar and wind power.
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- How Solar Cells Work
- What is activated charcoal and why is it used in filters?
- Why does smoke come from a fire?
- What is an oscilloscope used to measure?
- Inside a Power-Cube Transformer
- How Power Grids Work
- What are all the different ways to store energy besides using rechargeable batteries?
- Can you store solar energy in rust and water?
- 10 Innovations in Wind Power
- Is it possible to generate electricity directly from heat?
Environmental Terms
Do the terms bioplastic, NGV and black carbon leave you confused? You've come to the right place. Read on to learn some of the basic green science terminology.
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- Green Glossary: Chernobyl
- Green Glossary: Depleted Uranium (DU)
- Green Glossary: Bhopal
- Green Glossary: Cell Phone Radiation
- Green Glossary: Clean Coal
- Green Glossary: Billboard Liberation
- Green Glossary: Bamboo Bikes
- Green Glossary: Great Wall of Traffic
- Green Glossary: Curran
- Green Glossary: Black Carbon
Green Science
Green Science is the application of eco-friendly thinking to scientific disciplines. Learn about global warming, pollution and other impacts on nature and the planet, plus what we can do to combat them.
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- How China's Pollution Sniffers Work
- Top 5 Green Myths
- How many sheets of paper can be produced from a single tree?
- How Landfills Work
- Can we harness energy from outer space?
- How do you clean up an oil spill?
- Are climate skeptics right?
- How can ozone be both good and bad?
- How do plants compare to solar cells when it comes to collecting solar energy?
- What is the urban heat island effect?
Green Technology
Green technology is technology that produces clean energy, helps repair environmental damages or offers solutions to wasteful practices.
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- Energy Production Technologies
- Sustainable Technologies
- Remediation Technologies

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There's no transdermal patch to help the United States end its addiction to oil. As gas prices rise and pollution spreads, can anything break our gasoholic tendencies?

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