conservation and resources
Why was recycling invented in the 70?
Economic depressions made recycling a necessity for many people to survive, as they couldn't afford new goods. In the 1940s, goods such as nylon, rubber and many metals were rationed and recycled to help support the war effort.
who invented the recycling symbol?
Gary Anderson
Whats the most common renewable resource used today?
Hydro-power
what are some effects that fossil fuels have on the earth?
Increases green house gasses, Increases pollutants into the atmosphere that are bad for living organisms.
what are some alternative fuels for fossil fuels
Natural gas,ethanol,bio-diesel,electricity.
who started the go green movement?
Rachel Carson's
Why is it good to recycle?
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water pollution. As recycling saves energy it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to tackle climate change.
Who started earth day?
Senator Gaylord Nelson
list at least 5 examples of renewable resources
biomass energy (such as ethanol), hydro-power, geothermal power, wind energy, and solar energy.
list at least 5 examples of nonrenewable resources
crude oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium.
What are the 3 most prominent alternative energy sources today?
hydrogen power, wind turbines, solar energy
When was the first fossil fuel discovered?
1597(theory) confirmed in 1763
when did people first start using fossil fuels?
1880s
When did the go green movement begin?
1960s
When was recycling first invented?
1970s
How much plastic is recycled in a about a year?
8.5 tons
what are green house gasses?
A greenhouse gas is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range. Greenhouse gases cause the greenhouse effect on planets. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone.
what is a nonrenewable resource?
A nonrenewable resource is a natural substance that is not replenished with the speed at which it is consumed. It is a finite resource. Fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal are examples of nonrenewable resources. ... Renewable resources are the opposite: Their supply replenishes naturally or can be sustained.
what is a Renewable resources?
A renewable resource is one that can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replaced. A renewable resource, essentially, has an endless supply such as solar energy, wind energy, and geothermal pressure.