What is Water Security?

Water is central to achieving a larger sense of security, development and human well-being. UN-water supports the inclusion of water security in the post-2015 development agenda as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. Credit: www.unwater.org

Environmental Issues Faced by Americans

American people have a high standard of living, but this has come at a price to the environment. Environmental issues in the USA include global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, water pollution, species conservation, invasive species, deforestation, mining, nuclear accidents, excessive pesticide uses, air pollution, waste disposal, and over-population. Source: Facts about environmental issues

Fire Brigade to defend your Home – Be Prepared with these tips [InfoGraphic]

This guide is no substitute to the warnings issued by your local fire service, they are the professionals you need to listen to them. You can replace a home but not a life. Preparation is something that should happen through out the year. Don’t leave your preparation to the last minute it could have dire […]

What is Leed For Green Buildings?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is a building certification process developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Source: History Of LEED

World Environment Day

Food Production Contributes Significantly to Air Pollution, and at the same time suffers from it. Credit: World Environment Day

NICH Releases PlantsDoThat Inside Infographic

This new series of four #PlantsDoThat Inside infographics focuses on the multitude of ways indoor plants affect where we live, where we work, where we heal and where we learn. Credit: www.consumerhort.org

Plants Benefit Society in Many Ways [InfoGraphic]

NICH Releases The Power of Plants: Enriching Lives, Creating Jobs, Building Wealth, Saving Money The National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) is a consortium of industry leaders who are promoting the benefits and value of horticulture. NICH brings together academia, government, industry, and nonprofits to cultivate the growth and development of a healthy world through […]

Plastic Production Environmental Impact Facts [InfoGraphic]

How to Move Away from Plastic Dependency – Since plastics were first introduced to the U.S. during the mid-late 19th century, we’ve been dependent on the material for it’s versatility, convenience, and function. Currently, plastics are one of the most used materials on a volume basis in U.S. industrial and commercial life. Credit: CustomMade.com