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environment? im still working on my decade project so i have queastions: how were people effecting our environment in the 70s? what laws were out into efferct to protect it? what was TV like in the 70s? what trends in televishion were there? please please please try to answer at least 1 queastion for me please! and please leave any website you can that has helpful information! thanks!!!

Environment? America's been "going green" for the environment lately. I think that this is wonderful. What are you guys doing to help out the environment?

What sort of environment would you have between a desert and a typical forest of the north? What sort of environment would you have bewteen a desert and a typical forest of the north? I'm currently writing a book and the characters are first in a forest in the northern hemisphere, and I want them to get into a desert. What do I make them cross to get to the desert? What sort of environment, or geological feature would there be that could be a transition environment bewteen the forest and the desert?

What does electricity do to the environment? I am doing a project on how much really electricity impacts the environment. I'm only asking questions that basically I can't find. I figured another person with another veiw on this would point me in the direction of finding a source for my research. What are various things that you know electricity does to the environment? How much does it affect the environment? How much does turbines and solar panels have to with the damage? Do they cause the majority of the damage? I'm mainly looking for a source regarding how much damage(to the environment)solar panels and turbines make by producing electricity. List your sources to the exact place you found the information.

How do I replace deleted environment variables in Windows Vista? I deleted all my environment variables but one while screwing around with my new computer. Now I can't seem to install new programs, and worst of all, cannot go back into Advanced System Preferences to re-add the environment variables I deleted. How do I fix this, and also, what environment variables do I need to add again so that my computer will work right?

What environment should a student study in at home? Trying to get that teenager off the couch and studying/doing homework can be a real nightmare. We say to them "That homework isn't going to do itself" and "The information won't just run around and climb into your brain". But they still don't listen. What environment should a teenager study in, and what tips are they for studying? Please link to (if you have any)

What environment do baby grass snakes need? I found a baby grass snake earlier today [i know it's that because i compared it with pictures from google and other references]. I just wondered what kind of environment it needs. I've currently got a clear storage box with some A4 paper in the bottom, a plastic tub with only a little bit of water in it and some stones for leverage so it can get out, and there are a lot of stones and bits of wood scattered around. It's currently near our radiator so it can keep warm. Can you offer any additional tips and also what to feed a baby this age? [it's about 6 inches, so not that old]. i've researched you feed him baby earthworms and crickets. Is this right? Thanks for your help.

What components make up the internal environment of the body? What components make up the internal environment of the body? - Question I know homeostasis is what keeps the internal environment constant. But, are the components that make up the internal environment the receptor etc (which part of feedback system) or am I wrong? I appreciate any help. I will give 5 points.

Is the environment inside a woman more hostile to sperm during her period? I've heard that because of all the bleeding and such, the environment inside the uterus is more hostile to sperm during a woman's period; therefore they do not survive for as long, on average. Is this true?

Question on animals exploiting the environment - do birds exploit the environment by flying? Do sea critters exploit the environment by using water resistance to help them travel? Do polar bears exploit the environment by using the polar ice to keep a kill fresh? Do carrion-feeders exploit the environment by waiting for an animal to die of sickness or old age? Do predators exploit the environment by specifically targeting the young and frail? What do you think?

What elements of the internal/external environment pose the greatest challenge to organizations? The internal and external environments of organizations are rapidly changing. What elements of the internal/external environment pose the greatest challenge to organizations and what strategies can they develop to deal with the challenges?

What is the environment of where the Puppy mills located? I am doing a school art project on what is hurting our society. I've decided to do puppy mills. Where are puppy mills usually located in like the forest, desert, or what environment. Thank you.

How a social environment affects the musical inspiration? And how a change in the environment or a move to a different, can affect the musical inspiration of a person?

What is more environment friendly -driving an old gas guzzler out or traing it in for a hybrid? I have a van that gives 18 mpg. It has 170,000 miles on it. The wear shows but it is doing fine otherwise and all othersystems work. I have owned it for 8 years. My next car will definitely be a Hybrid that gives more than 35 mpg. My dilemma is: I could trade this one now and start emmiting less green house gases. or I can drive the one I have for another 40-50k miles; thus delaying a cars worth of hard ware and mterial consumption for another 4-5 years. So the question is: What is more environment friendly - Trading in old gas-guzzlers early for Hybrids or running them out for thier full life? Becaue after I trade this one in now, someone else will buy it and drive it for another 50,000 miles anyway, right? What is worse: gas fumes of 300 gallons or Meterial for a brand new car?

How has the environment of China influenced social development? I need two examples of how the environment of China has influenced social development. I've looked all over the web and can't find anything. I don't know much about China either, so, yeah. Please help me!

To protect the environment, should all campers resolve to never have campfires? Campfires pose a risk to the environment. The act of burning wood and other materials itself does do some harm. And then there is the risk of creating a forrest fire. So, would it be best that all campers refrain from having campfires unless its absolutely necessary for safety?

How do liberals feel about the Environment? How do they feel about improving the environment? How do liberals feel about improving the environment at the cost of big companies?? Should the national defense get cut down some? How do you feel about marriage and divorce laws?? How about criminal laws?

How can i volunteer to save the environment? I reside in Noida, India.... I wish to join some society on Environment protection. I want to volunteer to do something for the environment and wildlife of India. Anyone please suggest any such volunteering society or some details.... It wud be greatful Thanks in advance

What are some ideas on protecting the environment without spending a dime? What are some ideas, or maybe a list of idea's on how to protect the environment without spending a dime. Nothing Like stop driving a car and walk.... Something that doesn't end up risking something for another. Clearly even after being told not to use air conditioner we still do.. We simply won't bother. So I would like some creative idea's on how to protect the environment with out giving anything up and with out spending a dime... Thanks..

What are you doing to help the environment? I am consuming much less than I used to, shopping less for clothes, driving only when I need to, recycling plastic, newspapers and cans, turning off the tv and lights when not in use. I don't believe in wasting materials, food or anything else for that matter and I consider myself a tree hugger because I love the environment. What are you doing to help the environment?

what is the work environment like in a graphic design studio? I was wondering if the work environment in a graphic design studio is casual. Is a suit and/or tie required, or is jeans and t-shirt acceptable.

How much is their environment and how much is genetics? I want to know what makes a male gay? I know some people say that they knew at age 5 and other at age 45. So it must not be too much about the environment. I have no gay people in my family and my husband has none in his (that we know of). What do you think our chances are of having a "normal" child? Do you think over-mothering or "smothering" has anything to do with it? If being gay is in you from birth, how come some men dont know until they are old?

What environment is perfect for plants ? 1. What environment is PERFECT for plants ? 2.Is it difficult to keep plants perfect in places like Africa or any desert places or any extremely cold places ,why ? 3.How is Greenhouses helping us ? 4. What else can we do to keep our environment perfect ? WOW ! That is excellent detail !

How does the environment affect the organism? How does the environment affect the organism, and how does an organism affect the environment? Have we humans have good or bad effects on the environment?

What benefits to the environment are there if we all reduce energy wastage? eg: we save money if we turn off the lights as we walk out of a room. That kind of thing but the benefits have to be for the environment!! thanx!

How do we affect our environment every day? List 3 ways that people affect their environment everyday: Example: Using water to take a shower. ___________________________________________ List 3 ways that people affect their environment seasonally? Example:Watering lawns in the summertime. ___________________________________________ Which one of the 6 items you listed is the most harmful to the environment? Why? ___________________________________________ Which one of the 6 items is the most helpful to the environment? Why?

What will happen to our environment if dogs slowly vanished from this world? It just appeared to me that a few countries in Asia allowed their societies to consume dogs and cats. What do you guys think will happen to our environment if dogs slowly vanished? Thank you. :)

What is better for the environment when drying your hands? Paper or regular towel? Although paper towels cannot be and are not washed like regular towels, they cannot be reused by the end user, and end up being recycled or worse, put in landfill. Which has less impact on the environment? Take into consideration the water, detergent, and electricity used to wash regular towels. Is a hot air hand dryer better for the environment than any sort of towel?

What are some groups that advocate for the environment that I can become involved in? I want to become an advocate for a cause relating to the environment, but I don't know which cause to choose. What are some groups that advocate for the environment that I can become involved in?

What would happen to the environment if hydrogen became a fule source? Right now the water cycle is a closed system. If hydrogen became a fuel source, how would that throw off the ecological balance of water in the environment? Even if we recover hydrogen from water, is it a closed system or does it have leaks.

What is the the depositional environment of the Cretaceous Wealden sedimentation? I need information on the key sedimentological evidence for the reconstruction of the depositional environment of the Cretaceous Wealden sedimentation.Any help is appreciated even just a good website or journal if anyone knows one.Thanks.

What constitutes a hostile work environment in New York state? More specifically, what kinds of emotional abuse can constitute a hostile work enviornment. If a supervisor frequently humiliates a worker in front of others, asks personal questions, implies they think the employee is stupid, goes into rages, glares at an employee, etc., can that be considered a hostile work environment?

How do you create an environment using a polygon sphere around your scene using Maya? We learned this way to create an environment by creating our scene and then placing a polygon sphere around the scene to create an environmental lighting, but I don't know how to do it. Can someone help me with it? Thanks in advance.

How do we conserve the environment without becoming socialist? My boss is always taking about how pro-environmentalists are just liberal socialists, but to me it seems that conserving the environment would be, um, conservative. How do we get people to be more environmentally conservative, without making this a big and stupid socialist versus capitalist or liberal versus conservative debate? Thanks for the answer about Free Market Environmentalism... It's a shame that mainstream religion has not addressed this issue more directly. Let's get out in the streets people!

What does a desert tortoise contribute to the environment? I'm writing a paper for school, and now that I'm almost done, I can't think of what a desert tortoise contributes to the environment. They really don't do anything. Not that I can think of. Anyone have any ideas what they might do for the environment, or people? Thanks for all the help!

Running a computer in a hot and humid environment? I am planning on putting a desktop computer in a small (10' by 10') room. The room has about 60% humidity and is usually 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23.8 degrees Celsius). These numbers are strictly regulated and hardly vary at all. I was wondering if running the computer in an environment like this would cause it to break or lose performance? Is there anything that could be done to the computer to prepare it for the environment such as adding an extra fan or putting packets of Desiccant or silica gel in the chamber?

How could I help improve the environment at college? Hi, I am in a College Environment Group and they are looking for ideas to help improve the environment at college. We are trying to make the college more eco-friendly. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas that could maybe help improve the environment at college. Why did you suggest these ideas? Also, what impact would it have on the environment and college? We already have things like recycle bins, recyclable paper plates etc. We mainly have recyclable things in our college and there is nothing much apart from that. Thanks for your help!

How much does monthly recycling contribute to the environment? I planned on starting to recycle every day items (cans, paper, bottles, etc) around my house instead of being wasteful and throwing them away. This was just so I could feel like I was helping the environment out a little bit. However, I wanted to know just how useful one person's monthly recyclables are to helping the environment. Like 2 full garbage bags worth per month.

What is the biggest impact you can make on the environment? I know that in order to protect and help conserve our environment and Planet Earth, it all starts with ourselves, but I 'd like to ask what is the biggest method to create a significant impact that helps the environment. At the same time, I 'd also like to ask how you help to conserve the environment in your daily lives, for example, at work, at home and everywhere/ anywhere else.

How do you raise your environment grade in Animal Crossing? In Animal Crossing[the city one] I have tried raising my environment grade by planting trees, and planted well over 100, but it has not changed at all. Does anyone know how to improve it?

Is it better for the environment to use paper towel or a hand dryer in a public washroom? In a public toilet/bathroom there is often a hand dryer (electrical) and recycled paper towelling. Which is better for the environment and what evidence is there to support this? I would rather this didn't turn into a discussion about not using either - sometimes this is not an option. Thanks.

What is the difference between the internal and External environment of a multicellular organism? Prepare a table listing five signals that a cow might receive from its external environment, and five signals or factors that would need responding to in its internal environment.

What is a threat to the environment of transgenic crops? A.Pollen from transgenic crops could carry the recombinant genes to wild relatives, with unpredictable consequences. B.Wild animals might eat the transgenic crop and become genetically mutated "monsters." C.Genes introduced into the plants could move to the organisms that eat the plants. D.The products of the modified genes these crops carry are usually toxic and would be released to the environment if the plants die. E.None of the above are threats.

How would you structure the learning environment when teaching older ladies to golf? I have to teach a bunch of older ladies to golf, specifically how to long drive. There are a couple of them who are far sighted. How would you structure the learning environment so there will be no distractions when teaching them?

What can teenagers do for the environment? What are some programs that my friends and I could get involved in, or some things that we could do for the environment? Is there a Yahoo group for this?

How did Africans adapt to their environment in order to survive and thrive? How did Africans adapt to their environment in order to survive and thrive?

How should we treat other human beings, animals, all life on earth, and the environment? How should we treat other human beings, animals, all life on earth, and the total environment? How should we treatment other human beings, animals, all life on earth, as well as the total environment of the earth? What is responsible treatment of other human beings, animals, all creatures of the earth, all life including plants, and the general environment of the earth? *How should we treat other human beings? *How should we treat animals? *How should we treat all life? *How should we treat the total environment of the earth? (Copy and Paste the above listing to help in answering this challenging question.) <<<<<<.....>>>>>> Especially with the advent of the machine age this question is more pressing. Is it ok to torture and/or kill other humans or animals? Is it ok to pollute the earth? Please explain for the benefit of all peoples and nations. This has been an issue throughout the history of mankind. What is responsible human behavior? MOTHER EARTH: Understanding the earth is just like our mother. Addressing all environmental concerns worldwide. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/motherearth I asked this question after contemplating man's irresponsible behavior at time throughout history. Are we as humans ready to act more responsibly?

How bad do fireworks pollute our environment? On a scale of 1-10, how bad do fireworks pollute our environment?

How will planting trees help our environment? I have to answer this question for school "what you think YOUR neighborhood could do involving plants and trees and landscapes to better or enrich your community." Well I had the ideas of carpooling so that we will pollute less gas into the air. And to plant more trees, but I don't know an explanation WHY planting trees would be helpful to our environment. 10 points for good answer!

How can you change your environment when your parents control that environment? I'm 16, and I'm not moving out for another year and a half (college). I just read an article about new year's resolutions and how if you want to change a habit or any other behavior, you must first change your environment. So how can one change their environment if they have no control over it whatsoever?

How to create a good writing environment in your home? Hi, I am a writer of sci-fi/fantasy novels and I want to know how to create a good writing environment in my home. Please help me with this.

What is the risk to the environment from recycling? Please could someone tell me if there is one, what is the risk to the environment from recycling.

What do you do to educate yourself about the environment? I have seen quite a number of people asking questions about what they can do about the environment, making statements, etc. At this time, I'd like to ask a different question: How do you educate yourself on the issues regarding the environment? Do you read websites? Do you read magazines devoted to the subject? Are you getting your notes from an organization you have joined? Also, do you read from industrial or scientific journals about this topic? I'd find it interesting to see where people get their information, becuase, as they say, knowledge is power. For those wondering, I am interested in seeing what others do to get their info; the the above details, I was throwing out a few possibilities of what I suppose others do.

What are the problems to the environment when making ammonium sulphate crystals? In both the process involved in making crystals, and making the reactants to the product (the reactants are sulphuric acid and ammonium solution). Sulphuric acid is made by the contact process and ammonia is made by Haber process - how do these two processes work? and what are the problems to the environment when they are made?

How does the demographic and socio economic environment affect Tzaneen in South Africa? What is the current e? How does the demographic and socio economic environment affect Tzaneen in South Africa? What is the current economic environment of Tzaneen? What is the political environment of Tzaneen? What is the technological environment of Tzaneen?

What trees and plants benefit the environment the most? What plant foods are safe for the environment?

What are some of the human activities on the environment and what is the effect? What are we doing to the environment and what are some of the positive and negative effects? If u find a site of info on "human activity in the environment", plz list them. Thx in advance.

How is organic good for the environment too? I know it's good for you because there are no pesticides, but just how good is it for the environment? It's not like they use DDT to keep bugs out, do they?

What is another name the depositional environment for windblown sand? What is another name the depositional environment for windblown sand? Is it loess or eolian or neither?

What can I do to safe the environment and reduce my personal CO2 emission? I wanna do more for the environment. Which possibilities do I have without spending much money on it?

Whats the work environment of Intelligence people? Like is it loud and congested? Basically I guess I want to know what it is like on the job. Other then the work that you do but the environment. Are people human or robots? Whats the hours like? What do you do during peace time, less work? How hard is it for you to get your leave accepted from a CO? What is the relationship between Enlisted and Officers? Overall I just want to know what the environment is like of being MI personnel.

How does oil react in a recessionary environment? Given the current market situation and the movement of the price of oil, the answer is clear that given a recessionary environment, the price of oil will fall. Why is this? Is it because of the market perception that a recession will cause less spending and therefore less demand for oil? If you have any sources, please cite them. Thank you!

What house plants grow well in an environment without much natural light? I don't have many windows in my house and I don't get very much natural light that comes in. What plants thrive in this kind of environment?

What can I do to help the environment and endangered animals? I'm 14 years old, turning 15 in October, and starting high school this fall. What can I do to help the environment and endangered animals?

What will our environment be like in 50 years? What are the best, worst, and realistic scenarios? I think that some parts of the world will really improve the way they impact the environment, but others will not. And with increasing population, increasing number of cars, and expanding industry, things could just get worse. So what do you think our environment will be like in 50 years?

It is easy to sit in this environment and discuss - the real decisions are so much? It is easy to sit in this environment and discuss - the real decisions are so much more difficult. One thing that often comes up during this discussion is that different cultures look at the care of elderly family members in different ways - can you think of some examples of this? Do some cultures have different views on the strength of the extended family and elderly family members?

What would you change or do to benefit your community and environment at the same time? Pretend you're requesting the mayor for somethign to be changed or added to benefit your environment and the community, what would it be? Could be a lot of things or one big thing For example: having public bikes, this way community members dont have to pay for transportationa nd the environment isn't harmed.

How long does distemper live in the environment? I have a puppy right now I'm fostering that we think had distemper. She's going to her new home in a few weeks and I was considering getting a new puppy in January. How long does distemper live in the environment?

How are solar cars good for the environment and society? Society as in people Environment as in nature, etc. I need a lot of info and new info. If it's already on one of the answers, I don't want it again.

Can Title VII over ride the employment environment and conditions detailed in a written contract between? Can Title VII override the employment environment and conditions detailed in a written contract between an employer and an employee? Why or Why not? So if you can include a web site for me to go to can you please include what I should put in the search field of that site. Thank you SO much!

Are florecent lights actually good for the environment? i'm pretty much the biggest tree hugger ever and i forced my family to switch all the light bulbs in our house to those eco-friendly florecent bulbs. but my mom just found out that they are SOOOO toxic when they break! she said its so much worse for the environment if they break than if you use traditional bulbs. and you also have to go through this whole big clean up thing. is it really beneficial to use these?

What skin problems occur when in baking environment and how to treat them? Skin feels like flour! The first time I left work my skin was blotchy and itchy. Second time just red for a few hours after work. Will this get better once I get used to the environment? From working in a bakery?

What are some things people do everyday to pollute the environment? I need to compile a list of common things people do to pollute or harm the environment that happen daily. What sort of "acts against the environment" could an average person commit during an average day?

How does a human body maintain homeostasis in a cold environment? I'm doing a research paper for my accelerated high school biology class, and my research paper is on if a cold environment affects a person's ability to run the same speed as if they were running in a warm environment. I need to know what different exertions the body has to perform in order to keep it warm in the cold, and if that negatively affects a person's running ability.

How did the building of the panama canal effect the environment? How have humans changed the environment in that area? I have to do a report on Panama and one of the topics is human-environment interaction. I decided to start with this. Any help is appreciated! Even a web address is good.

How does the Red Imported Fire Ant adversely affect the environment it is now in? How do you suppose the invader was introduced into that environment? What dangers do you think this invader will cause if it continues to live in the new environment? Can you suggest any possible solutions for this invader?

How do humans positively effect the environment? I'm doing a project for a science class and I need 8 news articles that show how humans effect the environment. So far I have articles about how we negatively effect the environment but I'm supposed to include articles about how we positively effect the environment, any ideas?

How does your choice of grocery bags make a difference to the environment? I bag groceries as a job and everyday, I see how wasteful people can be when they ask us to double bag plastic, or to bag their groceries in paper and hang them in plastic. Many of them don't realize how harmful to the environment this can be. Especially using plastic bags. Around here, you cant recycle palstic bags because they jam the recycling machines and we get shipments where entire crates of plastic bags have holes in them and we have to throw them away. I try to encourage customers to use paper as it is re-usuable, can hold more, easier on the environment, etc etc. Next week it is earth week and the store is giving out canvas bags that customers can bring back everytime they shop. Do you ever wonder how your choice of bags can make a difference? What do you think about this? Are there any other suggestions you have on how to help the environment when it comes to grocery bags? im not saying that double bagging is bad... just the customers that request EVERY bag to be doubled even if it isnt heavy. or asking for multiple bags when there isnt the need for them. And plastic bags are handy to use for waste bins and to be reused but sadly, not many people here do reuse them. they just put them in the trash

Any ideas on how to do something good for the environment besides recycling or cutting down on CO2 emissions? I'm looking for things we can do to help keep the environment in L.A, California, in as good a shape as possible. Any ideas on programs that plant trees and do good landscaping in urban environments?

How important are honey bees to our environment? It has been said that the honey bee population has decreased alot over the past few years. I have read an article which said that some type of virus may be the reason. Couldn't this play a big role in our environment? Could this be part of the reason why allergies our on the increase among Americans? I'm just not sure exactly how it could affect the pollen counts. Honey bees are seldom seen anymore. And now its dealing with pests such as Yellow Jackets and wasps. Since the population of these two insects is soaring in our area! I would much rather have the honey bees!