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How Bacteria can through a Wrench in an Ecosystem

November 15, 2019 — 3 Comments ↓

The Salton Sea can be found in the Imperial Valley.  It has no rivers flowing into it to keep it replenished.  In fact, it was an accidental lake.   In 1905, the Salton Sea was formed when a levy on the Continue reading →

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Be Careful of What You’re Drinking! A Look Into Toxic Organic Compounds.

November 15, 2019 — 5 Comments ↓

We all remember those hot, summer days we enjoyed when we were kids. After running and jumping around with our friends, all we want is water to rehydrate so we can go back to playing tag. Our parents grab the Continue reading →

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Why the Salton Sea isn’t a fish’s first vacation spot

November 14, 2019 — 3 Comments ↓

The Salton Sea a large lake spanning 343 mi2in Southern California. It was accidentally created when a levee broke from the Colorado river, filling this formerly dry valley. Particularly in the summer, because the weather is warm (and sun very Continue reading →

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Vietnam and The Dangers of Dioxins

November 7, 2019 — 2 Comments ↓

What Are Dioxins? Dioxins are toxic compounds which belong to a list of chemicals described as POPs or persistent organic pollutants. Dioxins are known to be harmful to humans and are capable of causing problems with reproduction, development, the immune Continue reading →

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What is a pesticide?

November 1, 2019 — 1 Comment ↓

What is a pesticide? Pesticides and Herbicides are commonly used to kill off unwanted organisms, most particularly in agriculture. Pesticides are large molecules that have been intentionally released to increase the time of crops in the fields, and reduce crop Continue reading →

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Biodiesel, a Step Towards a Cleaner Future?

October 30, 2019 — 3 Comments ↓

As pollution from automobiles and energy production takes their toll on our environment, strides have been made to seek more renewable and environmentally safe forms of fuel and energy. One such push for renewability is the use and production of Continue reading →

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Do you have a well? The importance of groundwater and the keeping it clean

October 30, 2019 — No Comments ↓

We all know that water is necessary for people to stay healthy and well.  If you do not drink enough water, you can become dehydrated which can cause headaches and dizziness at moderate levels of dehydration.  However, when one is Continue reading →

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Make Soap, Save Money!

October 29, 2019 — 4 Comments ↓

There is a lot of information and several guides on the internet that instruct people on how to make their own soap bars. Several of them use every day cooking items along with scents. These guides are helpful to everyday Continue reading →

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The Search for Alternative Fuels for Our Combustion Engines

October 29, 2019 — 1 Comment ↓

In order to curb the encroaching effects of climate change, many forward thinkers are attempting to develop new sources of energy that could help to remove us from our dependency on fossil fuels. There is currently a lot of effort Continue reading →

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Drinking Water Treatments

October 24, 2019 — No Comments ↓

Most of the drinkable water in San Diego is a mix of desalinated water and metropolitan water. Desalination plants are an up and coming trend for water treatment in the United States, especially in coastal areas, like California. A worker Continue reading →

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