This web-site is part of the EcoPol project at Portland State University. It is the product of the combined efforts of the Spring 2010 University Studies 421 Online Multimedia Capstone course. Is a marketing practice whereby products are designed to be.

Understand the impact household cleaners have to the health and environment of our communities and offer solutions to a clean environmentally friendly home. Our blog is updated frequently! Go to the Blog. What Are Your Options? American retail stores often hold a dizzying amount of cleaners in different colors and brands and bottles and sizes, for every type of household chore imaginable.

How we can all help! GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE. Also, check out our blog to see what people are talking about. Providing clear and concise information to inform all people of the effects of Climate Change.

What is an ocean dead zone? What processes cause oxygen levels to decrease? Natural causes include coastal upwelling in which changes in wind patterns cause deeper waters to be pushed upwards and towards the shallower shores. These deeper waters are very nutrient rich and cause the algal blooms to occur in the fish-rich shallower waters. Climate change and global warming may be contributing to an increased frequency of these wind patterns. Where are excess nutrients coming from? Create a free website.

A Day in the LIfe. What is Energy Poverty? Generally speaking, Energy Poverty is referring to the situation of large numbers of people in developing countries whose well-being is negatively affected by very low consumption of energy, use of dirty or polluting fuels, and excessive time spent collecting fuel to meet basic needs. According to International Energy Agency, Energy poverty. Number of People Lacking Access to Electricity and Modern Fuels.

Welcome to the Portland State University ECOPOL website. The Portland State University EcoPol project looks at the intersection between ecological and economical topics with the goal of changing readers thoughts, behaviors and actions.

How Water Sources are Being Depleted. How the Water Problem is Hidden. How Industry Impacts the Water Crisis. Local Issues in the U. Effluent Usage in the Southwest. Used with permission from Microsoft. Our mission is to bring awareness to the global water crisis. Fresh water, our most precious. See What People Are Talking About! Check Out Our Blog! The Global Water Crisis.

WE are here to inform and providE you with the tools necessary to help us change the world for better. What is it and why is it important? Indoor air pollution caused by toxins in the various building materials can contribute to a variety of health issues. What materials to use instead. How to make simple green friendly changes inside and outside your home.

To Reduce Global Climate Change. It can seem daunting for any one person to feel that they can make a significant difference, but the great news is that any one of us right now CAN! Here at the Portland State Unive.