Earth Science

World energy consumption

Energy saving solutions to reduce world energy consumption

Energy saving at home

The grass is always greener... green roofs offer energy saving solutions

Go green ideas

25 Go Green Ideas: great green concepts for a brighter world!

First day of Spring

Spring brings the promise of a new beginning

What is renewable energy

Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable resources

Office paper recycling tips

Instead of throwing away office paper, try starting a recycling program

Environmental tips

There are many changes we can make to help protect the environment and preseve the beauty of our planet

What causes volcanic action?

Lava flow meets sea water after volcanic action over convergent tectonic plates sends it down the mountain side

Types of Florida wildflowers

The wild azalea is recognized by its full, tubular white/pink flowers. This beautiful Florida wildflower blooms in early spring and are especially fragrant

Go crazy about California wildflowers

The California poppy, which resembles a happy face turned toward the sun, grows best in sandy, dry soil with access to full light. The California poppy is one of the most widely recognized wildflowers in California

What do frogs eat?

What a frog eats depends on what species it belongs to - there are many species of frogs, found all over the world, except in Antarctica

What do ants eat?

Most species of ants are attracted to sweet things - it's the jam on your sandwich and the sugar in your lemonade that are drawing them to your picnic

How to save the rainforest

The one truly amazing fact is that even with their shrinking size, within the rainforests live almost 50 percent of the world's animals and plants

What makes a rainbow?

The spectrum of colors formed by a rainbow are created by chance when sunlight hits raindrops, which act like prisms, at the perfect angle to form the beautiful arc of colors we see in the sky

How to go green at home

Solar panels, or Photovoltaic of PV modules, are becoming an increasingly popular method for homeowners who are making an effort to go green

What makes a volcano erupt?

From Mount Vesuvius in Italy to Mount St. Helens in the U.S., volcanos have always been a thing of beauty to behold even though they are potentially one of the deadliest natural occurrences to happen

Exciting nature and science education for children

Learning about animals who share their environment, feeding birds and helping in the garden all provide safe, confidence-building experiences

What is an endangered plant?

As of January 2008, 508 plant and animal species met federal criteria to be designated threatened (facing potential extinction) or endangered (facing extinction unless human intervention can restore conditions needed for survival)

Why are clouds gray?

Dark clouds do not always indicate stormy weather

Why are clouds white?

Ever wonder why clouds are white?

Facts about solar energy

The energy from the sun is virtually free