Posts Tagged ‘Pollution’

Renewable Energy And The Advantages

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
by Jozel Max The erratic changes in weather are without a doubt caused by the pollution stemming from the current excessive use of fossil fuels is creating a hostile living environment around the world. The storms and intense weather conditions are creating storms that are seldom survived by the human race. The entire population needs to join forces and use renewable energy sources before the world becomes obsolete. Since the global warming has become such an extreme concern, there have be

UM Students Build Natural System to Reduce Anacostia Pollution and Flooding

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
The Northeast Branch of the Anacostia River runs through the heart of Edmonston, Md. In somewhat of a give-and-take relationship, runoff from Edmonston’s streets and parking lots carries many pollutants into the river; when it rains, the Anacostia “gives back” in the way of flash floods caused by overwhelming amounts of stormwater coming from upstream communities.Recently, 24 students from the University of Maryland partnered with local agencies to develop a natural system that could alleviate t