Don A Shepard
Don writes for numerous online sources while conducting research for a Master's in Natural Resources/Environmental Management. He enjoys working on his urban homestead with his family, outdoor activities, movies and learning about issues that interest and inspire him.
Shepard earned a B.S. in Meteorology. He has a varied career background and is currently teaching science laboratory courses while pursuing a master's degree. You have journeyed to a place where efficient and entertaining material is whipped up better than any UFC Fight night loser is.
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Shepard earned a B.S. in Meteorology. He has a varied career background and is currently teaching science laboratory courses while pursuing a master's degree. You have journeyed to a place where efficient and entertaining material is whipped up better than any UFC Fight night loser is.
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Used Clothes Are Green ClothesBuying new clothes is never the green thing to do. Used clothes are the green clothes.
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Pharmaceutical Industry Should Be Held Accountable for Polluting WaterWhile consumers are encouraged to return unused pharmaceuticals in part to clean up our waterways, the pharmacutial industry largely gets a free pass.
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Factory Farming CAFOs in IndianaThe arguments concerning animal factory farming in Indiana'"primarily hog and dairy cow confined animal feeding operations (CAFO's)'"heat up as more counties are forced to face inherent concerns that come with these operations. -
Review of "Lessons from Endocrine Disruption and Their Application to Other Issues Concerning Trace Organics in the Aquatic Environment"Here is a review of an important work essay on endocrine disruption published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. How are we to deal with emerging contaminants?
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Bourgeoisie Fear of Self SufficiencyThe bourgeoisie's fear of self-sufficiency was alive in Victorian England. This is accentuated in a quote from "The Field Guide To Fields". Working class must become more self sufficient to avoid falling for same capitalist gimmicks.
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Top 10 Reasons for Raising SheepRaisning Sheep has many benefits. While much of the world recognizes this, Americans rarely do. The U.S. needs more sheep breeders as they an eco-friendly way to be self sufficient. Here are the top 10 reasons.
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Tornado Outbreak Produces Rare Super TornadoTwin tornadoes are a rare yet awesome sight. The most famous twin tornado took place in Northern Indiana during the 1965 Palm Sunday Outbreak rare tornado outbreaks that produce twin tornadoes?
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Wind Turbine Size and Height Cause DifficultiesCommercial wind turbine size and height keeps growing along with transportation problems. Explore the environmental and financial impacts of moving turbine blades and towers and consider solutions. -
Photovoltaic Solar Energy GrantsOverview of some federal and state photovoltaic energy grants.This is the place to start your search for a PV panel grant. Descriptions and links to green solar energy grants. -
Genetically Modified Foods Pros and ConsDebate about genetically modified(GM)foods is ongoing. Here are some facts about the pros and cons of genetically modified foods and crops. The author offers his take on this pressing environmental and health issue. -
Muncie Indiana Transit System Hybrid BusesThe Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) is converting their entire bus fleet to hybrid buses. Are electric vehicles the future or would the natural gas alternative be better?
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Ball State University Constructing Country's Largest Geothermal Heat Pump SystemThe United States' largest geothermal heat pump system is under construction at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. What are the potential environmental and financial benefits and negatives of thes geothermal system? -
Local Ecological Knowledge Key to Sustainable EcosystemsCombining local ecological knowledge with sound scientific method is the key to managing sustainable ecosystems. Scientists should use locals as part of a bottom up approach to their applicable research.
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I Took the Immigrant Farm Workers ChallengeIllegal immigrants and the United Farm Workers of America say legal United States residents can't do the agricultural jobs that they do. -
Pesticides in USDA Certified Organic ProductsUSDA certified organic products have pesticides in them, organic and conventional. What is a USDA certified organic pesticide and are they safer than conventional pesticides? -
All About Organic Produce Food SafetyHere is a comparison of organic produce food safety and conventionally farmed produce food safety. Includes information on fungus and E-coli outbreaks in organic produce. -
Top Ten Reasons to Shop with Reusable Canvas BagsCanvas bags have become more popular. Why should you use them as opposed to paper or plastic bags? Here is the top ten list for why you should make the switch to canvas if you have not already. -
Reverse Logistics for Green BusinessesReverse logistics is an important concept for any green business. A description of reverse logistics, and examples are provided.
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Campaign Finance Reform: Solution to Major Environmental ProblemsScientists and engineers struggle to find solutions to major environmental problems through new technologies and clean up techniques. The real problem is political and many major environmental problems could be solved with campaign finance reform. -
Managing Nuclear Power - A Solution for Nuclear Energy WasteNuclear energy is a proven source of vast amounts of power. Dealing with nuclear energy waste, including sub-seabed disposal, must be a priority for nuclear energy. Politics have made this impossible until at least 2018. -
Raising Chickens - How to Get Fresh Eggs from a Backyard FlockRaising chickens in a backyard for fresh eggs is not hard. With a little thought and work you have a good fresh egg producing chicken flock. -
Overpopulation Fears and Talk of a One Child Policy Hurt the EnvironmentThe biggest culprits in perpetuating the anti-environmentalist thoughts are environmentalists. They seem anti-human with their cries of overpopulation and pleas for adopting a one child policy. -
Oil Rig Explosion Sinks Ship on Earth DayThe oil rig explosion on April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in its' sinking on Earth day. How common are Oil rig explosions, what are the environmental effects, and can this be a call to action?
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Extended Producer Responsibility and the EU Packaging Waste OrdinanceThe EU's packaging waste ordinance is an example of applied extended producer responsibility. Goals of the ordinance are to increase recycling, and decrease packaging waste.The producer pays for recycling and recovery of products. -
Eliminating Sewage Pollution from Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO's)Cobmined sewer overflows (CSO's) are caused by pipes that carry both sewage and storm water runoff. This can overload wastewater treatment plant capacity, causing the sewage to be dumped in local waterways. What is being done about CSO's?
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Recycling of Solar Panels and Thin Film PVDifferent factors cause recycling solar PV products to be a challenge. These factors and how the solar industry is dealing with them are discussed. Also included are the differences in recycling approaches between the EU and U.S. -
Mercury Filled CFL's Are Not the Green Light BulbConflicting evidence on the safety of CFL light bulbs exist. Here is a brief examination of some of this evidence, along with info on how to deal with broken mercury filled CFL's. In the end, LED light bulbs may be the green option. -
Environmental Degrees for Green Living AdvocatesGreen Degrees or Environmental Degrees are being offered more with increased interest in sustainability and environmentalism. Here you will find a description of green degree options.
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Protecting Our WatershedsProtecting our watersheds is in your best interest. The EPA defines a watershed as "the area that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifer, or even the ocean." -
Water Vapor Study Proves Climate Change Skeptics Right?Providing fuel for climate change skeptics is a study about stratospheric water vapor. Is this research really the smoking gun that finally ends the debate about human induced climate change? Here is a brief summary of the research and its implications. -
Become Debt-Free - Tips We Can All UseTo become debt-free, certain tips can be followed. While this is true, some decisions leading to being debt-free are personal, and there is not a one-size-fits-all plan.
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What Causes Forest Fires?Fires can be caused by man or nature, though sometimes the line is blurred as to which is truly responsible.
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What Should We Do in Response to Climate Change?Upon cursory consideration of the question posed by the title, my first thought was I am venturing into a realm of uncertainty and "what ifs."
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Indiana State Campground Information, Rules and RegulationsPlanning a trip to a campground in Indiana? If you are not familiar with Indiana state camping laws and regulations this is your primer.
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Free Summer Activities for Indianapolis Teenage KidsGetting your teenage kids outside may not be an easy task but children in Indianapolis have a variety of summer activities to choose from. Don't let them tell you there is nothing to do.
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Exactly What is the Sustainable Living Movement?If there is a concrete beginning to the modern sustainable living movement it is the publishing of The Good Life in 1954.
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The Quandry of Green ShoppingIt can be argued that green shopping is an oxymoron and has minimal value in the discussion of green living.
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The Convenient Truth of Green LivingWith all the chatter about living green and the green revolution in the middle of an economic crisis it would seem a reasonable reaction to put green living on the shelf until we eliminate the immediate fears of this economic reality.
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Robert Kennedy Jr. Touts Clean Energy RevolutionRobert F. Kenndey Jr's speech at Emens Auditorium was primarily a pitch for a new clean energy economy and how it can happen. -
2008 Beijing Olympics: United States Battles China, What's at Stake?Much is being made of the Olympic battle for gold metals between the United States and China. The 2004 Olympics in Athens saw the United States defeat China by a mere four gold medals. So who will get the most gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
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How to Choose a Home Energy MonitorConcern for the environment and pocketbooks are causing more to monitor home energy. The need for these home energy monitors is genuine. There are numerous ways to monitor home energy use. -
Planning a Las Vegas Trip for a Romantic AnniversaryPlanning a romantic outing for your anniversary? Consider a Las Vegas trip? An anniversary celebrated with an Italian themed Las Vegas trip can be truly romantic and provide memories to last a lifetime.
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How to Choose a Weather RadioA weather radio can make the difference between a close call and a tragedy in a severe weather event. Meteorologists often stress the importance of having a weather radio. Even so, I would venture to guess most people who read this do not own a weather radio.
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First Visit to Chicago: Guide to Pack for the ClimateThe Windy City has a varied climate depending upon the season. This guide details the seasonal climate variations so you will be better prepared for your trip to Chicago. -
Global Climate Patterns: Not Just for El Nino AnymoreExplains that global climate patterns are complex and gives overviews of major global climate players other than El Nino.
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Midwestern Fall Activities AboundDescribes things to do in the fall of the Midwestern United States -
Temperature and Heat Index, Your Body Knows the DifferenceDesribes what the heat index is and how it is related to relative humidiy. Details how the heat index is dangerous to humans and basic precautions to take with high heat index values. -
Why Do Cranes CollapseAnother crane collapsed Friday. This time in Houston Texas, killing four and injuring at least seven others. After the recent crane collapses in New York, this one in Houston is especially disturbing.
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Basketball is the Greatest SportDescribes the primary reason why basketball is the greatest sport.
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Military Strikes Against Iran Could Create "Middle East Ball of Fire"Examines legitimacey ofInternational Atomic Energy Agency head Mohamed El Baradei's remark that an attack on Iran will creat "Middle East ball of fire". Considers factors such as strenght of the Iranian military and ties to Hebollah and Hamas.
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Americans Need Change in DirectionAmericans are not satisfied with the direction of our country. In order to change the direction of America we need to change our culture, starting with our own families and communities.
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Avoiding a Lightning StrikeTips on how to avoid lightning strikes. Background on cloud to ground strikes. -
Causes of Lake Effect SnowExplains what lake effect snow is and how it is generated. Snowfall can be caused and increased by lakes. In the U.S. the biggest lake effect snow events are associated with the Great Lakes. -
Indiana General Election Polls Show Race Could Go to Final LapExamines Indiana presidential poll numbers as well as what Obama and McCain are doing to win over Hoosiers.
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How to Improve Weather ForecastingDescribes how having more climate stations can help to improve weather forecasting. -
How to Become a MeteorologistGuide describing how to become a Meterologist
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Fathers Day Tip: How to Be the Best FatherAdvice on what it takes to be the best father you can be.
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Tread with Caution: Obtaining a Loan Through a Finance CompanyA description of issues to think about and what to expect when you go to get a loan through a finance company.
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E.D. Hill's Barack Obama Remark: Effective Republican Strategy?The comment made by Fox News America's Pulse host E.D. Hill suggesting Senator Obama may have demonstrated a "terrorist fist jab" has been described by mediamatters.org as a teaser for a segment, with no supportive information in the actual segment.