Plastic Buildup in Our Oceans

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From food storage to furniture—we use plastic for everything. In 2008 alone 245 million tons of plastic were produced. These plastics often find there way into our waterways. Every year 6.4 million tons are dumped into the ocean. Many marine wildlife are injured or killed from plastic consumption. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection […]

A Handy Guide to Plan a Wedding in Ireland

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Congratulations on getting engaged! Now comes the hard part. You need to start planning your big day. Ireland is becoming a popular wedding location from tourists all over the world. This post will run through all you need to know about planning a wedding in Ireland. You get to set a date, choose a venue, […]

Peat as a Biomass Energy Resource

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Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation. One of the most common components is Sphagnum moss, although many other plants can contribute. Peat forms in wetland conditions, where flooding obstructs flows of oxygen from the atmosphere, reducing rates of decomposition. Bogs are the most important source of peat. Since organic matter accumulates over thousands of years, peat deposits also provide records […]