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West Virginia May Ban Coal Slurry Permanently

Lawmakers in West Virginia are tackling a major issue with the coal companies in the state, that has been affecting the resident's and the environment for years now. It is a nasty by product that is...

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Henry Ford’s New Ford Motor Company

When Henry Ford created the Model T in 1908 the cars engine was capable of running on gasoline, kerosene, or ethanol though the decreasing cost of gasoline and the later introduction of prohibitionmade...

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Climate Education Site For Children: Part 1 1/2

  WV Outpost – On Christmas night, I sat down at my computer to take a break from the knee deep wrapping paper, toys and the removal of 1 Million twisty ties.  If our Family recycles the twisty ties...

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Visit The Power Station Ski Resort in Copenhagen

       A very interesting concept has been proposed for a new waste-to-energy power station on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark. A company called Amagerforbraeding is looking to address the bad...

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Japan Nuclear Radiation Forces US Ships and Aircraft to Pull Back

The U.S. Seventh Fleet said Monday it had moved its ships and aircraft away from a quake-stricken Japanese nuclear power plant after discovering low-level radioactive contamination.

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Earth Hour: Join The World, Turn Off Your Lights! [Video]

Earth Hour will be this Saturday, March 26th at 8:30 pm (local time). At this time, everyone will switch off their lights around the globe for Earth Hour and people will commit to actions that go...

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Global Warming: A Polar Bears Perspective [Videos]

Global Warming is a serious issue that many people just don’t understand. Here are some very touching videos from the polar bear’s perspective. Polar bears are some of the first to feel the effects of...

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How Far Would You Walk For Clean Water? [Video]

Can you imagine wanting a drink of water or wanting to wash your dishes or clothes, but not having the water to do it? One in six people worldwide lack access to clean water,.. what if that one was you?

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Making The West Virginia State Fair Greener

Walking into the state fairgrounds this August, you will see signs that proudly proclaim "The State Fair of West Virginia recycles." But perhaps what they should say is "Matt Tate recycles."

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8 Ways Climate Change Will Affect Forests In The Future

Home to more than half of all land species, forests hold moisture, regulate rainfall and runoff, filter our drinking water, and clean our air. Forests also play a critical role in regulating climate....

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