Are We in the Middle of an Oil Crisis?

The following infographic depicts the current state of oil in the world. We’re using a lot of it for many different things, and we can’t keep it up for much longer. This trend has moved many experts to say that we are in the midst of an oil crisis, one that we may not be able to recover from. Here are some of the ways the United States contributes to this downward spiral.

ICU Wasting Energy, Hospitals!

Did you know that healthcare facilities use 9% of all commercial energy consumption in the U.S. and the energy use intensity (Btu/sq. ft./year) of inpatient healthcare facilities is second only to fast food establishments? Check out the following infographic by the team at Computrols for more statistics regarding energy usage in healthcare facilities and the adoption rate of various energy-saving technologies and strategies.

Top Ten Reasons You Need A Reusable Water Bottle

Build healthy hydration habits, save money, and reduce waste with a simple change to the way you drink water. This infographic, compiled by the drinking water experts at HydrationAnywhere.com, provides ten simple reasons for switching to reusable water bottles and never bothering with a disposable drink container again and will help you to find the best water bottle for yourself.

Fall Leaf Identification Guide

This ultimate fall leaf identification guide has leaves from 50+ of the most trees from North America, with tips on how to tell them apart from one another. When you’re done, you’ll be able to wow even the most practiced botanist or dendrologist. Impress your friends during autumn while you figure out which is which (and then make like a tree and leave).

Shaped By Water

From the Grand Canyon to the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, the movement of water over time has crafted some of the world’s most striking landscapes and spaces. However, climate change and the warming planet has the potential to alter some of these naturally formed landmarks forever. To help shed some light on this, High Tide Technologies visualized the top 15 travel destinations that were shaped by water.

Clean and Green Hospitals

Looking after the environment has become a priority of many hospitals. Innovative buildings designed for healthcare are now also choosing to care about the surroundings as well as their patients. It’s not only good for the earth, but provides a more holistic approach to a patient’s health. Futuristic, state of the art facilities, are winning awards and making their mark on the architectural world.