Science

Are global carbon emissions on the rise?

Sep 29th, 2008 | By Opal Tribble | Category: Lead article, Science

Despite the efforts by many organizations that have been educating businesses and people about the dangers of global emissions and despite the valiant efforts of those businesses who have sought to reduce its reduction according to a recent report put out by the Global Carbon Project, global emissions is on the rise.



Plastic’s dirty little secret

Apr 23rd, 2008 | By Leslie Poston | Category: Lead article, Science, Technology news

Plastic’s dirty little secretTechnological advancement brought us plastics, widely used today in everything from clothing to packaging, transportation and more. We are exposed to plastics nearly every waking moment of our lives. We hail it as one of the greatest inventions, a product that makes daily living easier, food fresher for longer and more. Recent reports have begun to show that our beloved plastic has a dark side, however.