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| Subject | Date Asked |
| No smoking | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: Why is smoking prohibited in and around archaeological sites? A: Jada, I will answer your question with my opinion: I have nothing to do with archaeological work ... | |
| thank you for your response | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: how come I don't get an option to rate your previous response to my question about global ... A: Nancy, I apologize for putting your question into the category of being "unable to assist you". ... | |
| water pollution | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: what are the remedies for water pollution? A: The remedies for water pollution depend on what the pollutant has been identified to be. If, for ... | |
| flood | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: can u explain me plz flood in river and their local climate effecting on it A: Rivers in the central part of the United States flood in the early spring because of snow melt from ... | |
| global warming | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: what is the purpose of the ozone layer? A: Ruby: The ozone layer serves to reduce harmful ultraviolet radiation from striking the earth. In ... | |
| hi | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: MY question is that is there any feild of environment related to animals . A: Walka: Any study of the environment must deal with its affects on animals. If animals were excluded ... | |
| enviornmental science (e.v.s) | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: what is the relation between oil spills and death of sea birds? A: I am not sure what your question is, but I do know that there is a positive relationship between oil ... | |
| Green schools | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a student at the high school of economics and finance in New York and I'm working on my ... A: 1) Schools can reduce energy use by updating lighting system and going to energy efficient lighting ... | |
| pollution | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: When was the first known concern raised about the environment, pollution etc? A: Kim: I have been doing environmental Education at a major university outreach program since 1990. I ... | |
| hazardous wastes | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: what hazardous materials have to be dealt with while disposing of electronic items? A: About the only hazardous material that I am aware of would be anything containing mercury, such as ... | |
| Environmental education | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: The Nigerian Government said no gas flaring by 2009. the multi-national oil companies says its not ... A: Leema: The oil refineries can greatly reduce gas flaring at their facilities, but it will cost more ... | |
| Environmental education | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA IS FACED WITH SERIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS PREDOMINATELY CAUSED ... A: Leema: You have just discovered a genuine problem that any and all environmental educators have ... | |
| conservation issues | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: The Conservation Movement be gain in the late 19th century and of course continues today, I need to ... A: Allison: I fully understand your question and I do appreciate you leveling with me about this being ... | |
| conservation issues | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: The Conservation Movement be gain in the late 19th century and of course continues today, I need to ... A: Allison: I began working in the environmental arena in 1990 and I am continuing in that field ... | |
| earth science | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: 1)what are a least four everyday activities that use conduction? 2)what are least five everyday ... A: Kayla: Your question sounds very much like a home work assignment? I will help you with your quest ... | |
| detergents | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: My Husband wants to know if the water you use from washing clothes,(because of the detergent) is in ... A: The simple answer to your question, although it is not definitive is that it depends on what is in ... | |
| the beginning of the enviromental movement | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Dr. LaPrade, I am writing a paper on christian's resposibility to care for the enviroment. My ... A: Mark: I apologize for the length of time to respond to your follow up question. I did not receive ... | |
| the beginning of the enviromental movement | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: Dr. LaPrade, I am writing a paper on christian's resposibility to care for the enviroment. My ... A: Mark: I may have a little different answer than what you may expect, but I will provide my take on ... | |
| Soot--Indoor Air Quality Concerns | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Dr. LaPrade, I didn't know until today that soot was a problem indoors. I have had HVAC people out ... A: Wow, sorry for the long delay in answering your question follow-up! It did not show up on my ... | |
| Soot--Indoor Air Quality Concerns | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Dr. LaPrade, I didn't know until today that soot was a problem indoors. I have had HVAC people out ... A: Shane: Two items come to mind about your situation and your1. Do you burn candles in your home? ... | |
| Quick Question | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: i am wondering what the environmental impact in terms of energy and paper saved would be by ... A: Martin: There is no exact numerical figure that can be placed on your scenario. The amount of ... | |
| re: | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: can i know how is the disaster management of today different from that of yesterday? i need this ... A: Aashritha: Disaster management is not an Environmental Education topic. I just finished a Google ... | |
| ozone | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: how did the ozone form in the stratosphere? A: Wendy: The simple answer is from oxygen and light in the atmosphere. There are complex reactions ... | |
| Cleaning the house--toxic activity? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am becoming more concerned about many of the household cleaners that I use. I am a clean freak and ... A: Jonane: About the only product to absolutely stay away from is a mixture of Ammonia and bleach ... | |
| Sustainability Certification Programs | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in finding some environmental graduate level programs and general sustainability ... A: No, I don't have any personal knowledge of any of the training programs offered on the web-sites. ... | |
| ozone layer | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: good day, i need 5 seperate sentences why we must preserve the ozone layer A: Joshua: The ozone layer is a layer of ozone gas that surrounds the earth in the upper atmosphere. ... | |
| non-biodegradable materials | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: what is your sayings on the subject non-biodegradable materials? A: Kyle: I am not sure what you mean when you refer to "your sayings"? If you mean what is ... | |
| bio | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: how long did non biodegrable substances expected to last in our environment A: Some non-biodegradeable items that go to trash can last up to 1000 years according to Biological ... | |
| man-made disasters | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: please tell me about all the man-made disasters? urgent A: Sara: Surely you cannot be serious, asking someone to write down "all" of the world's man made ... | |
| Environmental Groups | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm having difficulty finding a group in my area. I live in Sacramento, CA. I want to help with ... A: Glenn: I just finished a web-search "youth environmental group in Sacramento California area" which ... | |
| non-bio | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: what are three ways that i can control non-biodegradable substances?? please wb A: In my opinion the best way to control or reduce the quantity of non-biodegradable items that you ... | |
| science | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: sir, can you differentiate biodegradable materials from non-biodegradable materials. just asking ... A: Kim: I don't suppose a simple "yes" to your question would suffice? Perhaps you would like to know ... | |
| environment........please i need a reply ASAP | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: give 10 good examples of biodegradable substances. and how long does each take to decompose? A: You question appears to be related to a school or training assignment. I have answered it many times ... | |
| Water fuel hoax? | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I've been looking on the internet and haven't found this to be a hoax yet, but it sounds too good to ... A: Rebecca: Your question does not come under the Environmental education purview, however I have done ... | |
| Conservation | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: Please give me a detailed account on the necessity of conservation of plants and animals A: debasmita: There are two basic reasons for conservation and they are: The earth is basically one ... | |
| Alternative sources | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me some alternative sources of energy apart from the common ones like tidal and solar. ... A: Anamjit: I am assuming you mean alternative sources of energy other than oil and coal as well as ... | |
| Global Warming | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: Sir, The temperature is increasing every year, What is the average temperature that can melt all ... A: Hafeez: Global warming research is not an exact science. I have heard that there may be significant ... | |
| Energy | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know if it is feasible to put wind turbines on farm silos to supplement our energy ... A: Matthew: The feasibility of placing wind turbines rests more in where the farm silos are located ... | |
| Water Conservatoin | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me about some traditional/indigenous water conservation methods? A: There are some rather new water conservation features for homes such as water conserving shower ... | |
| Deforestation | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how deforestation is effecting the future of our planet, Thank ... A: Emily: Deforestation is cutting trees and that deletes their beneficial effect's on global warming. ... | |
| Important inquery | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: mention the examples of biodegradable & non-biodegradable substances.Also tell me whether they do or ... A: Some non-biodegradable substances are Styrofoam cups, plastic bottles, polyethylene grocery and ... | |
| non-biodegradable | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: how long are various non-biodegradable substances expected to last in our environment? A: I assume that you know the definition of Biodegradation which is the process by which organic ... | |
| floods | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: when was the very last flood in tthe USA??? A: First, let me say that I don't keep accurate records of weather events, including floods etc. With ... | |
| Global warming | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: How does the use of non-biodegradable items contribute to global warming? A: According to the Environmental Research Scientists, anything that gives off carbon dioxide will ... | |
| Biodegratiable? | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Can a cracker biodegrate on cement? A: Tyler: First, you need to know how to spell biodegrade, which means "to break down chemically". ... | |
| nonbiodegradable substances | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: What happens to the waste generated at home. Are there any systems to collect this waste A: There are two basic types of waste generated at most residences: 1. Trash which is put in trash ... | |
| the meaning of bioming | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: what is the meaning of bioming and its mechanisim of action and economic importance. A: The definition of the word bioming does not appear to be stable or set at this time. If you do a ... | |
| biology | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: What is the definitions of an environmental exploiter and an environmental conserver? Thank you so ... A: Douglas: This sounds to me like a possible homework question or assignment. You must realize that ... | |
| water pollution | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: what are the water pollution remedies? A: Your question covers a lot of pollution control efforts and I refer you to a web-site at Auburn ... | |
| biodegration | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: Out of these which are biodegradeble? A plastic bag, aluminum foil, saran wrap, parchment paper, and ... A: First, you need to know the definition of "biodegradable". An item is biodegradable if it will ... | |
| environment | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: 1.If natural substances can be pollutants then how can we continue to use them without adverse ... A: Manish: I can answer only one question at a time or one per day as I have other duties that I must ... | |
| project idea | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm in 11th std .i have to do a environmental project on disasters. i really don't know what to do ... A: Sanya: You have a very broad topic to cover, disasters come in many forms, man-made and natural. ... | |
| resources | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: what are the worlds limited resources A: Brian: The most limited world resource with the most demand has to be fossil fuel in the form of ... | |
| environmental education | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: How long are various non biodegradable substances expect to last in our environment? What are ... A: Some of the packaging products that are non-biodegradable last for two or three centuries (20-30 ... | |
| want help in project about enviroment | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a science project"impact of industrialization on environment"please help me and give at least ... A: I cannot provide you with at least 15 pages of information for your science project, however I will ... | |
| Environment | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: Can i ask your opinion? Do you think we can transform our culture into one that is ecologically ... A: Tasha: In my opinion the earth is ecologically sustainable right now. Let me elaborate: If ... | |
| Recycling | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a project and I need some help with information regarding the cost effectivness of recycling ... A: Well Ashley, there isn't a simple answer to your question. First, you need to know what ... | |
| social problem? | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: LaParde. How is environmental quality a social problem? A: I do not deal with social aspects of environmental education. I am a pure scientist that looks at ... | |
| ask a question | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: can you please give me a favour please by telling me something about non-biodegradable substances ... A: Non-biodegradable substances are just that, such as items that will not degrade,erode or change ... | |
| global warming | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: What are benefits and loses after industrialization and urbanization has let global warming A: Romy: I cannot think of any benefits to the total destruction of planet earth, even if it does take ... | |
| biodegradable and non-biodegradable matter | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I would be very grateful if you could please supply me with some information on ... A: Shaily: I answered a question just like what you are asking on June 2, 2007 sent from Staphanie. If ... | |
| Educational opportunities | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: Dr. LaPrade: I have 10 plus years helping my family green our hotels in the Bahamas. I would like to ... A: Barry: Since you live in South Florida you may want to contact the admissions Department at U of ... | |
| environmental and ecology | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: 1.Environmental science is a broaderfield study than ecology? 2.Human population growth is an ... A: I will answer your questions as numbered above: 1. The answer depends on how extensive may be the ... | |
| Global Warming | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: When was global warming first introduced to the people as a problem? How will global warming affect ... A: I have known about global warming data etc since 1992, but I feel sure it was known or suspected ... | |
| biodegradable and nonbiodegradable | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: Jesse LaPrade, I need some information on the "classification of biodegradable and ... A: Stephanie: Biodegradable means that the substance breaks down or changes state chemically from what ... | |
| Environmental Impact | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me some facts and figures about the negative impact of the ... A: The fact is that the more humans and or practically any animal on earth, the more pollution there ... | |
| Radioactivity | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I have an assignemnt on radioactivity and i need to write about an issue. Could you please give me ... A: Radon gas is a radioactive element and it is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. You can get ... | |
| Science | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: ! heres a question for you... What other practical uses do solar-energy devices have beside a solar ... A: Solar heating is using the sun as an energy source to do useful things. Solar energy has been used ... | |
| I have a question. | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: My name is Kevin Higashihara. I need a question for my project. If you have time, please try to ... A: Kevin: I am not a fortune teller, but I have heard the theory of global warming and that certain ... | |
| Slums | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: What risk does rapid urbanization pose to the health of the people in a city? ANSWER: Rapid ... A: I apologize but not being a Medical Doctor, I cannot provide any specific disease/s. However, ... | |
| Slums | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: What risk does rapid urbanization pose to the health of the people in a city? A: Rapid urbanization is a form of overpopulation, crowding etc. Overpopulation poses a risk of disease ... | |
| law environment | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: How far is it true that a piece of land that has not been used for more than 3 years may be taken by ... A: I cannot answer your question. You may need to refer to a law firm that specializes in environmental ... | |
| project | 2/27/2007 |
| Q: my 10yr old daughter is doing a project on england can you please answer these questions .how has ... A: This may be a homework question and I really should not answer it for you or your daughter. I will, ... | |
| Global Human Population | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: How is the world divided in terms of income, fertility rates, and population growth rate? A: Brandon: I have no idea of how to answer your question. My environmental education responsibilities ... | |
| Dark streaks/ soot | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I just read the q and a about this black soot issue, I have this problem in my rental home as well. ... A: Sooty deposits in a home MAY be caused by one or more candles, but there are of course other ... | |
| Ecology | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: Hi! I have to make a Presentation of 15 minutes before a radio discussion on the topic "Advantages ... A: The study of ecology has to do with how plants and animals respond to certain environments. For ... | |
| Can you suggest any science project ideas? | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: I'm currently a middleschool senior assigned a regents earth science exit project. I'm thinking ... A: The best and only advise that I can provide is to first do a search of the literature, such as for ... | |
| tractor rollovers | 8/5/2006 |
| Q: I saw some slides of yours on-line concerning tractor rollovers and the proper use of ROPS. Being ... A: Charlie: My answer to question one: Please refer to a power point presentation on the farm safety ... | |
| Global Warming | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: How people will survive when land is covered with water due to Global Warming? Plz visit: ... A: Your question is in a way, a bit tricky when it comes to providing an honest answer. First, human ... | |
| enviroment | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: what is the impact of human beings on the environment? A: In general, human beings and life's processes have a negative effect on the environment. Also, ... | |
| sustainable constructuction techniques | 6/28/2006 |
| Q: im not really sure im asking in the correct catagory here, but im strugling to find any real ... A: I cannot provide a complete answer, but I may be able to help you get some information that you ... | |
| global warming | 4/19/2006 |
| Q: Has anyone considered that global warming could be caused by the increasing population of the earth. ... A: Paul: Global warming is a phenomena that is certainly exacerbated by the number of people on earth ... | |
| Dear Dr. Jesse, Could you... | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: Jesse, Could you tell me 3 steps the local government and 3 steps the federal government can take to ... A: Sally: There are many steps that the Federal Government could and arguably should take to ... | |
| Environmental opinion | 3/2/2006 |
| Q: Where did the environment feature in the issues rankings for the last american election? A: Tom: Thank you for your question. The answer is very interesting, in my opinion. Environmental ... | |
| what kinds of packaging are... | 2/24/2006 |
| Q: what kinds of packaging are environmentally-friendly? A: The most environmentally friendly packaging is made out of material that will decompose rather ... | |
| question | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: I have a question for you. I am currently taking environemntal studies in college and I am planning ... A: On your first question, similarity between environmental education and archelogy? I would think ... | |
| Soot in Homes | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: Dr. LaPrade I work for an independent evaluation company and I have a house in which I am doing a ... A: David: It appears that you may be correct to question candles being burned in the home that you are ... | |
| In door air pollution | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: I'm charles and i am doing a project on indoor air pollution. Is a woodstove that has meet all of ... A: Charles: Thank you for your question. I believe that the somantics or wording of your question may ... | |
| indoor air quality | 11/17/2004 |
| Q: Th reason I was asking is, I purchase safer products for my family and I wanted to pass the ... A: I am aware of ways of reducing in-home toxins by using safer home products. I currently do not have ... | |
| indoor air quality | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: How do you go about educating people about the toxins in our homes? Let me know. Thank you. A: We are members of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and we offer an outreach training program ... | |
| electric waves | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: We have a large electricl transformer box just outside our home. I've been told that various wave ... A: Sarah: The transformer in question is there to change the line voltage to the proper voltage for ... | |
| water pollution | 7/8/2004 |
| Q: i'm doing a project on air pollution.so i' want to ask about significance of the study, objectives ... A: I am not familiar with any studies conducted in south Asian conutries that you refer to but I will ... | |
| recycling | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: what can one do to help recycle water? A: Water is recycled automatically without intervention from humans or animals. Water is neither ... | |
| Sewage treatment plants | 2/25/2004 |
| Q: Sewage treatment plants clean water by the action of bacteria. How does this differ from the ... A: Sewage treatment plants clean water by aeriation which favors oxygen using bacteria. Most ... | |
| Ecological conservation | 4/30/2002 |
| Q: Im not sure if youll be able to help me, but any information you could offer, Id be extremely ... A: Sarah: Thanks for your question but I will not have a complete answer for you. I am not sure what ... | |
| Cities Air Qualities | 3/23/2002 |
| Q: My family and I moved to Pensacola, Florida from San Diego, California because we believed that it ... A: Eileen: I am not an MD, but it sounds to me that you may want to consult with an appropriate ... | |
| Ozone Layer | 1/11/2002 |
| Q: LaPrade, Is the ozone layer an important issue in environmental science today? Why or why not? ... A: Kira: Thanks for your question. Your inquiry involves deep thought that is pretty high. Just a ... | |
| Seeking Your Advice | 12/12/2001 |
| Q: I am Colin Ong of http://courses.yahoo.com/course/mrmc and I have trouble making the topic "The ... A: I can certainly understand your predicament. I have been there myself, even here in the United ... | |
| Human Impact on Climate | 9/27/2001 |
| Q: What kind of impacts do humans have on the world's climate? What changes are happening in climate, ... A: Global warming is predicated by increased carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere. there are two ... | |
| Aspergillus | 9/8/2001 |
| Q: I'll make my question as short as possible. A friend of mine is chronically ill. She had a water ... A: Tiffany: I do appreciate your question and I apologize for not getting to you sooner but I have ... | |
Dr. Jesse LaPrade
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I am a professional environmental educator at Auburn University. My specialty is indoor air quality, including radon awareness and mitigation of all structures. I am well versed in issues involving mold and mildew in homes and other structures, as well as volatile organic compounds (odors) in homes. I teach the general public about asthma triggers such as dust, dust mites and other particulate matter, as well as pollen and the interaction of genetic inheritance with this malady.
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All Alabama citizens interested in Environmental Education, including Indoor Air Quality, Radon Education and how to fix associated problems. All of these programs are fully federally grant funded; therefore, this is a no-cost service to citizens.
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