http://www.artipot.com/authors/18804/beverly-saltonstall/ Latest articles by Beverly Saltonstall from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/351638/pollution-is-everyones-problem.htm The world is slowly realizing that we need to go green, but going totally green is going to be a long uphill battle There are still people who think that if they don't litter, that's all they need to do to prevent pollution Sun, 17 May 2009 13:42:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/351638/pollution-is-everyones-problem.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/351632/the-growing-problem-of-noise-pollution.htm In recent years, people have become more aware of how pollution is affecting our health and well being Noise pollution, however, is often over looked in our efforts to reduce pollution Sun, 17 May 2009 13:35:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/351632/the-growing-problem-of-noise-pollution.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/349424/is-flying-worse-for-the-environment-than-driving.htm Over the years there has been a lot of talk about how big a role automobile and truck emissions have played in climate change People have accepted the fact that our dependence on fossil fuels to power our vehicles is damaging our environment Wed, 13 May 2009 22:35:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/349424/is-flying-worse-for-the-environment-than-driving.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/347781/how-to-lower-utility-bills-with-a-household-energy-audit.htm With the economy in such a turmoil, everyone is scrambling to lower utility bills Utility bills represent a large portion of a monthly budget Tue, 12 May 2009 05:14:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/347781/how-to-lower-utility-bills-with-a-household-energy-audit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/329362/book-review-redesigning-the-american-lawn.htm There is an estimated 58 million Americans who are actively planting, weeding, watering, spraying and mowing over 20 million acres of lawn We are the only country that does so with such gusto Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:42:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/329362/book-review-redesigning-the-american-lawn.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/285086/how-to-reduce-light-pollution.htm More and more research about the negative effect light pollution has on humans and wildlife is coming to light (pun intended) As the population of the planet increases, so does the amount of homes, businesses, parking lots, schools, airports and roadways Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:05:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/285086/how-to-reduce-light-pollution.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/279494/saving-energy-with-weather-stripping-and-window-coverings.htm In these times, most everyone has either a heating system or an air conditioning unit to regulate the temperature in their home The units are like an insurance policy Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:19:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/279494/saving-energy-with-weather-stripping-and-window-coverings.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/277300/how-to-pump-more-savings-out-of-your-gas-usage.htm The summer of 2008 saw the highest prices for gasoline the United States had ever seen The prices have settled down a bit but they are expected to rise again Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:13:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/277300/how-to-pump-more-savings-out-of-your-gas-usage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275721/eco-friendly-way-to-clean-a-refrigerator.htm We have all done it; put some leftover fish or meat in the refrigerator and forgot it was there Oh, the smell those leftovers can provoke Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:16:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275721/eco-friendly-way-to-clean-a-refrigerator.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275434/glass-recycling-is-it-worth-the-effort.htm You just consumed a pretty normal lunch; a sandwich and a bottle of soda pop served on a paper plate When you are finished, you throw everything in the garbage for a quick clean up Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:27:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275434/glass-recycling-is-it-worth-the-effort.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/275025/tips-on-how-to-reduce-household-waste.htm If we continue on our present course, in the next thousand years or so, the planet could be completely covered with trash As the population increases and the amount of trash we generate grows, this idea isn't so farfetched Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:48:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/275025/tips-on-how-to-reduce-household-waste.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/274996/is-your-home-leaking-money.htm Audit Insulation to Lower Utility Bills Every household faces the same big headache every month This is when the mail arrives with bills from various utility companies Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:48:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/274996/is-your-home-leaking-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271912/usda-defines-term-organic.htm There is no doubt that the organic food movement is in full swing The number of organic farm markets is growing and the amount of organic products that are available is increasing Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:33:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271912/usda-defines-term-organic.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269707/one-mans-junk-is-another-mans-treasure.htm Every one of us is guilty Your wife says you are a pack rat, but you know that everything you have saved in your garage will come in handy - someday Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:15:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269707/one-mans-junk-is-another-mans-treasure.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269682/is-your-flat-screen-lcd-tv-really-eco-friendly.htm Every day, more and more bad news hits the media about global warming, climate change and pollution Every day new products are developed and every day more chemicals are added to the list of pollutants to our atmosphere and water Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:20:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269682/is-your-flat-screen-lcd-tv-really-eco-friendly.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267620/carbon-offsetting-is-it-ethical.htm Greenhouse gasses are the gases present in our atmosphere that both absorb and emit radiation This is the driving force of the greenhouse effect which helps to maintain the current temperature on earth Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:48:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267620/carbon-offsetting-is-it-ethical.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267578/why-is-it-important-to-restore-biodiversity.htm Most everyone is in agreement that something needs to be done about the crisis our country is facing when it comes to oil dependency What is not being addressed is the crisis our entire planet is facing when it comes to the environment Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:21:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267578/why-is-it-important-to-restore-biodiversity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267577/how-to-save-water-by-fixing-the-drip-drip-drip-of-your-faucet.htm Get Lower Utility Bills Using Right Faucet Paying utility bills often the biggest headaches that homeowners face is the that utility bills often eat up the bulk of the budget Using all your hard-earned money to pay utility bills something you want to do Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:13:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267577/how-to-save-water-by-fixing-the-drip-drip-drip-of-your-faucet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/264605/what-you-should-do-with-e-waste.htm No one could have predicted the explosion of electronics that has occurred in the last two decades Nearly everything we do and have contact with, involves the use of electronics Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:37:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/264605/what-you-should-do-with-e-waste.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/264392/what-are-food-miles-and-how-does-it-affect-you.htm As more and more people are taking a hard look at the effects that pollution is having on our planet, new terminology is emerging The term sustainable development encompasses the concept of using our resources wisely so that we can enjoy them, but they will also be available for future generations Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:36:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/264392/what-are-food-miles-and-how-does-it-affect-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/264280/what-are-the-advantages-of-hybrid-cars.htm Gasoline powered cars are just what their name implies They use an internal combustion engine run by gasoline as its power source Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:41:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/264280/what-are-the-advantages-of-hybrid-cars.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/263670/tips-on-using-gray-water-for-your-garden.htm Every day, more and more news is coming out on just how damaged the environment has actually become We are finally awakening to the fact that we have severely damaged our planet and we are looking for ways to live better and not deplete our precious natural resources Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:50:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/263670/tips-on-using-gray-water-for-your-garden.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/263661/four-tips-for-buying-efficient-appliances-that-save-you-money.htm With the cost of energy rising, homeowners are looking for ways to save money on their utility bills In addition, many homeowners want to find ways to help the environment by using less electricity Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:42:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/263661/four-tips-for-buying-efficient-appliances-that-save-you-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262877/rethinking-sustainable-agriculture.htm In these times, the term sustainable development is being applied to nearly everything from energy, clean water, construction, to economic growth As a result, it has become increasingly difficult to question either the basic assumptions behind sustainable development or the way these assumptions are being put to use Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:14:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262877/rethinking-sustainable-agriculture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262860/be-a-fan-of-fans.htm There is no doubt that heat is bothersome to many It doesn't matter if the heat is from a hot stuffy room or the sun beating down on you while you are at the beach Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:35:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262860/be-a-fan-of-fans.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/262857/business-and-pollution.htm Global Warming vs Global Cooling The great debate of the 21st century is whether or not you believe that global warming is occurring or whether you believe that the planet is cooling No matter what side of the fence you are on, there is no doubt that the actions of humans are generating a tremendous amount of greenhouse gases Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:15:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/262857/business-and-pollution.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260489/how-to-lower-utility-bills-with-an-household-energy-audit.htm With the economy in such a turmoil, everyone is scrambling to lower utility bills Utility bills represent a large portion of a monthly budget Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:48:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260489/how-to-lower-utility-bills-with-an-household-energy-audit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/259566/what-is-the-source-of-pollution.htm Sources of Pollution When most people think of pollution they think of factories belching out clouds of black smoke, or the exhaust from our automobiles and trucks But what is the source of pollution Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:48:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/259566/what-is-the-source-of-pollution.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/257519/organic-gardening-and-lawn-care.htm Most home owners take lot of pride in caring for their homes both inside and out, and try to make their home the best that it can be Nice landscaping makes a person feel welcomed to the home Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:55:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/257519/organic-gardening-and-lawn-care.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/256584/recycled-clothing-aka-hand-me-downs.htm Lately the fashion industry has come under fire for its damage to the environment The use of fabrics such as polyester, nylon, rayon, flame retardant and no iron fabrics containing Teflon for clothing consumes a great deal of natural resources and produces toxic chemicals Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:42:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/256584/recycled-clothing-aka-hand-me-downs.htm