If you are passionate about the environment and want to make a career out of it, there are lots of possibilities. The current administration has been investing in the growth of the green job industry over the past few years. The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), included provisions for new jobs in industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing and construction. Last March, President Obama appointed a Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Read the full story

Just the thought of an oil tank leak is often enough to cause a homeowner stress. Is the tank too close to the house? Could the oil leak into the pipes and contaminate the water? How much will it cost to fix the problem? In addition to these standard questions, environmental conservationists have begun to consider a few more points concerning the ecological repercussions of an oil spill. What could an oil leak mean for the environment? Read the full story

Japan’s ancient culture has long represented a natural, beautiful lifestyle of peace and tranquility; however, the post-World War II technology boom made progression and destruction necessary.  In more recent years, the transition toward the 1600’s Edo Period mindset of natural efficiency is proving more successful than merely primitive. Read the full story