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29th September 2009
A solar pool heater enables you and your family to enjoy your swimming pool or outdoor spa for a greater part of the year. Into spring and autumn. And into cooler mornings and evenings. When others are shivering!
There are four ways to heat your pool
... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
In order to make a good decision about converting or not converting your home to solar energy, you need to look at the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy homes. In a prior article we have listed certain advantages such as:
•having free ele... Read >
Author: Josh Howard24th September 2009
In recent times it has been accepted by scientists that climate change and man made emissions are causing climate changes throughout the world.
The ten most warmest years recorded globally since records began have occurred from 1994 onwards with consid... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
The world is in a sorry state due to greenhouse gas emissions. You know to recycle, reduce and reuse, but a girl can't go around looking like a tree-hugging hippie; you must look chic at all times. And that includes every aspect of your green-living life,... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Here are a few distinctive gift ideas that make a positive ecological impact:
Give Organic Flowers
Conventionally grown flowers are often dangerous to the environment and the workers involved with growing them. An option to giving cut flowers is see... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Agro fuel commonly as bio fuel is derived from a biomass. It can be a solid, liquid or gas fuel. Bio fuel is now a common means of decreasing the greenhouse gas emissions and is now used as fossil fuel alternative. It is eyed to replace fossil fuels in th... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Biomass burning has an overall impact on the atmospheric chemistry as well as the climate. When there is a fire in the savannas, or tropical forests, or like the recent California fire, large quantities of particulate matter and trace gases are released. ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Call me ignorant but it was not until recently that I found out about the impact that computers and the internet have on the environment.
According to CNN
"Calculating the carbon footprint of the entire web however is not as easy as measuring the g... Read >
Author: Antonio Johnson 23rd September 2009
You will likely never think of roof insulation until you are forced too because of loud tiles or a leaky roof problem. Roof insulation Perth of your home is not about the most exciting or glamorous thing to think about but it is an important step in k... Read >
Author: indyainfo23rd September 2009
Green Energy Audit Certification, Inc. provides quality knowledge for energy efficiency professionals. Their training, education, and experience has created a force of capable energy efficiency and energy auditor experts who can help you make your home gr... Read >
Author: Franks 22nd September 2009
The quickly advancing industrialization of China, India, and other countries is driven by the proliferation of fossil fuels combustion. Especially China depends heavily on indigenous coal reserves to power its astonishing economic ascendency.
Combusti... Read >
Author: drklaus22nd September 2009
Woodworking machines lessen the noise and vibration usually experienced with manual operations. It also promises to provide much smoothness on the surface being operated. Beyond that, a woodworking machine serves all the requirements of any home improveme... Read >
Author: santosh bhol15th September 2009
Today's tough economy often leads to tough choices, but it's nice to know that innovations like green IT are around to combine eco-friendly products with budget-friendly solutions. Green computing (also known as GREEN IT) is a revolutionary concept that a... Read >
15th September 2009
Who would have thought that using an on-premise web conferencing system can reduce not only travel costs, time and money but also be environmentally friendly. According to the July 2009 McKinsey report http://www.usgbc.org/Docs/News/Mckinsey%20press%20rel... Read >
Author: james15th September 2009
With the City of Sydney Council's vision for a sustainable city by 2030, it is increasingly important for Sydney commercial real estate owners to give greater weight to environmental issues. Government policies will also be significantly 'greener' after t... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson15th September 2009
There is a growing global trend in using renewable energy, and based on the numbers, we could very well be looking at it as our primary energy source of the future.
Renewable energy may be the answer to addressing the most pressing environmental concer... Read >
Author: Mel C10th September 2009
Companies whose product objectives include reducing costs or waste, more reliable equipment management; improved physical asset control or greater situational awareness should investigate the variety of capabilities wireless sensor systems can provide. In... Read >
Author: Jody07th September 2009
The Kyoto Protocol was signed in December 1997. As of mid 2009, there are still a few countries who have not signed the treaty. Among them are the two largest producers of carbon dioxide emissions; the USA and China.
Japan and many countries in Europ... Read >
Author: drklaus18th August 2009
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the world's five oceans (followed by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean). We need to bring the concerns of our waters to the people, to try and save one of the biggest food resources that... Read >
Author: Lord Abnev Solutionfinders18th August 2009
Green Energy - It's all around us. We can see it, feel it, touch it and even consume it. Sounds a little bizarre right? Well, it's quite true but what on earth is it?
Primarily, I'm talking about sun and wind - sources of clean, natural energy, more co... Read >
Author: J K Stewart18th August 2009
When the wind is blowing take note - a home windmill is a fantastic free source of energy. If you are thinking of ways to save home energy then an energy producing windmill should be a serious consideration. They can easily sustain enough electricity to s... Read >
Author: J K Stewart18th August 2009
The home solar energy market is growing in popularity at a rapid rate. Most of us are well aware of the obvious benefits of generating your own clean, renewable home energy but thanks to its growing popularity, a home solar panel kit is now far more affor... Read >
Author: J K Stewart18th August 2009
The need for the use of cleaner, renewable energy sources has never been more prevelant. From major industry to small businesses and even home owners, we are all encouraged to seek alternative, cleaner energy sources.
Currently, the use of more tradit... Read >
Author: J K Stewart13th August 2009
According to the UK Carbon Trust a carbon footprint is "the total set of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event or product".
Whenever you use energy created from fossil fuels such as oil or... Read >
Author: Dr. Ken10th August 2009
Home insulation is the method to ensure that your house is adequately capable to stay warm. When your house is insulated it means your house is not contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. It has not a culprit to give rise to temperature globally and ris... Read >
Author: William05th August 2009
The CFL bulb is one light bulb that has changed the world. CFL stands for compact fluorescent light. CFL lights made their debut in the market in 1985. The CFL bulb was introduced as a lighting alternative to incandescent light bulbs, which were the light... Read >
Author: Avner Electric04th August 2009
Have you made a commitment to live greener? Many people are working toward becoming greener in their everyday lives in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut back on their carbon footprints and save money. As part of that effort, green enthusia... Read >
Author: Deb Powers31st July 2009
We’re often told of the hardships that our ancestors had to suffer throughout the two World Wars in order to overcome adversity. Although undoubtedly the soldiers suffered the most during the fierce fighting, it is easy to forget the suffering and sacri... Read >
Author: Kim29th July 2009
Newspaper columnists and TV pundits are speculating on global warming, and some holidaymakers have been thinking twice about taking a flight to their favourite destination.
But now many airlines are offering to offset their CO2 emissions due to the spe... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th July 2009
How often do you hear a business owner say they have a green business only to find that all they have done is bought carbon offsets and paid to pollute. Where has care for the rest of the environment gone? many businesses that were considering an environ... Read >
27th July 2009
The Energy Commission adopted the 2008 Standards on April 23, 2008, and the Building Standards Commission approved them for publication on September 11, 2008. The 2008 Residential Compliance Manual was adopted by the Commission on December 17, 2008, and t... Read >
Author: title2409th July 2009
With the current high prices of new Dodge vehicles, many Dodge owners’ are making the decision to keep their older vehicle and save the money they would be spending every month on a new car payment. In order to reduce maintenance costs on an older Dodge... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner07th July 2009
With new vehicle prices soaring and the economy sagging, people are faced with a choice, purchase a new vehicle and struggle with a high monthly payment or maintain an older vehicle and save money. Today more people are making the decision to keep and mai... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner07th July 2009
What is the best method of Cavity Wall Insulation For Your Home
Cavity wall insulation fitted to your house regulates your use of electricity operated climate conditioning gadgets thus reducing the utility bills from being mounted due to excessive ener... Read >
Author: William30th June 2009
As the global psyche turns to environmental concerns, the refrigeration industry is not immune to customer demands for sustainable products that minimise their environmental impact. Creating innovative solutions that reduce energy consumption is something... Read >
Author: Daniel Rollston29th June 2009
It seems each week another natural disaster breaks out somewhere in the world. It seems the number of fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes are increasing. They also seem to be becoming more and more devastating. It would be reassuring to tell ourselv... Read >
Author: saddamhussain0728th June 2009
Green Week 2009 is nearing and will be held at the Charlemagne building in Brussels, Belgium and this is a yearly conference. This conference will focus on a new United Nations agreement that will replace the Kyoto Protocols that are currently in place. T... Read >
Author: Henning M22nd June 2009
We moan about the government not doing enough to tackle climate change, but we as individuals contribute around 40% to the UKs total greenhouse gas emissions, so if we make some small changes around the home and to how we travel, we can reduce our carbon ... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri22nd June 2009
Copenhagen will host the UN Conference on Climate Change in December this year. Members will discuss how countries can cut back on their greenhouse gas emissions. While governments should certainly take the lead on this, we as individuals must play our pa... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri22nd June 2009
Small changes can have a big impact. Climate change is happening all around us and we need to start thinking about ways of reducing our carbon footprint and ‘going green’.
In your home Although planes, offices and factories contribute most of the c... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri22nd June 2009
Going green has never been easier. The costs involved are decreasing, the time and effort involved is also decreasing and the number of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint is increasing. There are two main areas where you can do this. One is to use ... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri22nd June 2009
In the current economic climate we are all looking at ways of cutting back and saving money in every facet of our lives. However, it’s not just in economics where the climate is changing; global warming is a real and ever increasing reality.
In our p... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri22nd June 2009
In the current economic climate we are all looking at ways of cutting back and saving money in every facet of our lives. However, it’s not just in economics where the climate is changing; global warming is a real and ever increasing reality.
In our p... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri12th June 2009
A great many misconceptions have circulated attributing the intensified global warming to the boom of the automotive industry in recent decades. Automotive companies however are stern at showing the public they have the heart for saving the greens.
Sim... Read >
Author: colleen00hensley06th June 2009
Energy consumption is now as much an enemy as a necessity. For years we have known just how crucial it is to reduce consumption and reuse (renewable) energy. Not only will it save our planet, but future generations and most likely your wallets in the long... Read >
Author: zander smith06th June 2009
Energy consumption is now as much an enemy as a necessity. For years we have known just how crucial it is to reduce consumption and reuse (renewable) energy. Not only will it save our planet, but future generations and most likely your wallets in the long... Read >
Author: zander smith05th June 2009
Awnings are affordable investment for your home or business place. You can enjoy a lot of benefits when you use awnings. Awnings provide beauty, functionality, safety, comfort, energy savings and efficiency to your building.
Awnings enhance the beauty... Read >
Author: Sarah Jose12th May 2009
It’s just a week after the World Earth Day and the whole world is buzzing to make some lifestyle changes. Whether it’s about saving the environment, reducing global warming or the endangered species, people all over the world are ready to make efforts... Read >
Author: Studylite112th May 2009
United States burns 20.4 million barrels of oil per day. We are damaging our environment beyond repair by burning copious amounts of hydrocarbons into our atmosphere. According to Al Gore's "Inconvenient Truth", global warming is melting the ice shelf and... Read >
Author: Article Manager06th May 2009
The Carbon trading is one of the fastest growing financial markets in the world. It is the most visible result of early regulatory efforts to mitigate climate change, and grew out of the Kyoto Protocol, which was adopted in 1997. The protocol requires t... Read >
Author: Nyima Galestain01st May 2009
SPOKANE, Washington -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Advantage IQ, Inc., a subsidiary of Avista Corp. (NYSE:AVA), with a 2009 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. The award recognizes Advantage IQ’s continued commitment t... Read >
Author: A. Hunter28th April 2009
Here are some wind power fun facts:
• Wind power is the transforming of wind energy into a useful form, such as electrical energy, using wind generators.
• Throughout history the wind has been used to power sailing ships or transformed into mechanic... Read >
Author: solar198521st April 2009
Our carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by our activities. Experts tell us that Aussies have the biggest carbon footprint, with the USA coming along close behind. Most of it is due to our reliance... Read >
Author: Mel C17th April 2009
I want to convince you to go green. There are plenty of causes to live sustainably. Existing with the earth is much more than weather alteration, it's about contamination, resource management, eco-system management and leaving a improved world for our chi... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson16th April 2009
Greenhouse gas tracking will be covered by a federal mandate in the United States and the first reports are due in 2011 for the previous year's GHG emissions data. Those affected, including business and government agencies, must comply or be subjected to ... Read >
15th April 2009
A couple of months ago we shared the definition the White House is using for green jobs.
"Green jobs are jobs that provide products and services which use renewable energy resources, reduce pollution, conserve energy and natural resources and reconstit... Read >
Author: Carol McClelland30th March 2009
Lying with statistics has always been part of politics, but it has perhaps become more prevalent as we have become more mathematically illiterate as a people. In fact, 65.7% of statistic are just plain false. Okay, I invented that one - but to make a poin... Read >
Author: Steve Gillman27th March 2009
According to the Department of Energy, 80 percent of older homes do not possess adequate insulation. Poorly insulated homes require more energy -; and money -; to maintain comfortable temperatures. Luckily for homeowners, insulation projects are easy, ine... Read >
Author: Ron Roberts27th March 2009
You know incandescent light bulb was used to bake brownies in olden times. Guess the amount of heat a 40 Watt bulb generates is great for baking brownies but certainly not for conserving electricity and saving money.
Not to forget some other application... Read >
Author: Studylite126th March 2009
The question most often asked by organizations trying to figure out carbon emissions reporting is related to The Climate Registry. Explained here are further details about the registry and why your organization should care about it.
The Climate Registr... Read >
25th March 2009
A General Overview
There is a new wave that is emerging hereabouts, and it is colored green.
This new advocacy espoused by an enlightened sector of the web hosting community has created a new concept of using website hosting service that endeavors to... Read >
Author: Michael Hanks24th March 2009
Clean coal gasification is a process for converting coal partially or completely to combustible gases. After purification, these gases - carbon monoxide, carbondioxide, hydrogen, methane, and nitrogen -can be used as fuels or as raw materials for chemical... Read >
Author: Esterpereire23rd March 2009
A General Overview
There is a new wave that is emerging hereabouts, and it is colored green.
This new advocacy espoused by an enlightened sector of the web hosting community has created a new concept of using website hosting service that endeavors to... Read >
Author: Michael Hanks22nd March 2009
A General Overview
There is a new wave that is emerging hereabouts, and it is colored green.
This new advocacy espoused by an enlightened sector of the web hosting community has created a new concept of using website hosting service that endeavors to... Read >
Author: Michael Hanks12th March 2009
There are two state programs designed to encourage farmers to install methane digesters, which capture methane gas that can be converted into electricity. In spite of these efforts, Minnesota farmers have been slow to adopt this technology.
This hesita... Read >
Author: Steve Last10th March 2009
Rob Knight
Minister for Essential Services
The Northern Territory Government today launched a scheme encouraging Territorians to buy their electricity from renewable energy sources.
Minister for Essential Services Rob Knight today announced the Ter... Read >
Author: Mikeantony10th March 2009
No material how much you turn down it, global warming exists. It’s real. It’s happening. And its appearances are global in scale.
According to scientists viewing the arrivals of global warming, one of its deadliest arrivals is the melting of ... Read >
Author: Eva Fonda09th March 2009
The City of Chicago has embarked on a bold building retrofit plan. The Residential Energy Retrofit Plan, the vehicle for the ambitious program, has set a goal of energy retrofitting approximately 400,000 homes as a part of the Chicago Climate Action Plan.... Read >
Author: K. Ruth02nd March 2009
There was a time not too long ago when the only significant public concern on the topic of energy was having access to it, and being able to afford it while keeping lights on, buildings cool on hot days, warm on cold days, and machines running to keep the... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle09th February 2009
When the Founding Fathers of America declared its independence, they could not have imagined that, 232 years later, the United States would be so dependent on foreign countries before oil gushed from a well in Titusville, marking the beginning of the glob... Read >
Author: Jeff J21st January 2009
No material how much you turn down it, global warming exists. It’s real. It’s happening. And its appearances are global in scale.
According to scientists examining the appearances of global warming, one of its deadliest appearances is the mel... Read >
Author: Remy09th January 2009
If you are planning to buy a new car, you might want to consider getting a new car loan to finance your new car. This will help you manage your monthly payment for your new car so you do not have to slash a big part of your savings account. You can get ca... Read >
Author: New and Used Vehicle Finance06th January 2009
The electricity produced from wind generation of power has quadrupled over the past six years. According to the latest research, over 15 million American homes are located in areas that are ideal for wind power. The potential amount of money that could be... Read >
Author: rrrbert05th January 2009
The Kyoto Protocol of 1997 was signed by 38 signatory countries to address the issues of greenhouse gasses and resulting climate change issues. The following article will provide an understanding of trading greenhouse gas emissions.
The Kyoto Protoco... Read >
Author: Dwayne Strocen02nd January 2009
Australia’s largest energy retailer, AGL, is putting its energy into innovative and sustainable renewable energy projects, in an effort to minimising the effects of climate change.
Included in its suite of 29 renewable energy assets that it owns or o... Read >
Author: Giselle Pethard30th December 2008
Go Green Car Loan rewards citizens who drive eco friendly and environmentally friendly vehicles by reducing their car loan interest rates up to 0.50% APR. Interest rates on green auto loans are determined according to how green your vehicle is. Lower po... Read >
Author: will smith16th December 2008
The Kyoto Protocol is a UN-led international agreement reached in 1997 in Kyoto, Japan to address the problems of climate change and the reduction greenhouse gas emissions. The Kyoto Protocol went into force on February 2005.
Signatory countries are co... Read >
Author: Dwayne Strocen08th December 2008
Waste prevention and recycling which will massively reduce the amount of waste going into landfills are critical to stopping climate change. Waste-to-energy (WTE) plants create heat and electricity from burning mixed solid waste. Waste minimization and re... Read >
Author: Steve Last03rd December 2008
No matter how much you deny it, global warming exists. It’s real. It’s happening. And its effects are global in scale.
According to scientists studying the effects of global warming, one of its deadliest effects is the melting of polar ice caps, w... Read >
Author: Remy03rd December 2008
A solar water heating system provides up to 75% of your annual hot water needs. It can be effective anywhere in New Zealand, even in less sunny areas. Over time, it can pay for itself through lower power bills. By using solar water heating, you’ll also ... Read >
Author: Rinnai02nd December 2008
President-elect Barack Obama recognizes the need to address the most common problems of the environment, including America’s dependence on oil. He has identified hybrid cars as the way of the future, the development of which will reduce our dependence o... Read >
Author: Kristin Kronstain01st December 2008
Obama is not the first president to support a new energy plan for America. The Clintons fought hard and supported renewable energy uses. The energy issue is a topic that will continue to be talked about and placed on the top of everyone's priority lists... Read >
Author: Gator Publishing05th November 2008
A motor vehicle being driven is nothing but an environmental hazard. The engine of a car emits greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, as petrol gets burnt. These greenhouse gas emissions contribute to almost 12% of the total greenhouse ... Read >
Author: Eric Token30th October 2008
What are Greenhouse Gases?
A greenhouse gas is a chemical compound found in the Earth’s atmosphere. Acting as gases, these compounds allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere freely. As sunlight strikes the Earth, some is re-radiated off the Earth’s su... Read >
Author: Joni Keith21st October 2008
A solar water heating system provides up to 75% of your annual hot water needs. It can be effective anywhere in New Zealand, even in less sunny areas. Over time, it can pay for itself through lower power bills. By using solar water heating, you’ll also ... Read >
Author: Rinnai24th September 2008
When purchasing a new house you want to ensure everything is in good working order and the structure is sound. With the rising cost of energy prices there are certain perks to watch for that may minimize those monthly utility bills. If you're selling a h... Read >
Author: Tina Fountain22nd September 2008
Once again the US automotive industry is in dire straits. It did not learn from the 1973 energy crisis. It did not learn from the Chrysler experience. It did not learn from Toyota. It continued to depend on old, worn out concepts and on CEO's that are... Read >
Author: drklaus18th September 2008
For me riding the bus will always be an adventure. Where else will you be able to see and hear people with different life stories? Where else will you see a large snoring lady squeezing a tiny man every time the bus turns a corner? A teenager whose finge... Read >
Author: Catherine17th September 2008
As Chinese manufacturers feed a growing global appetite for cheap goods, these exports account for a rising share of the country's greenhouse gas emissions, a new study reveals. China's exports industry, which is responsible for about 8.7 percent of world... Read >
Author: jeya15th September 2008
For me riding the bus will always be an adventure. Where else are there people with different life stories that you will hear and be able to watch? Where else will you see a large snoring lady squeezing a tiny man every time the bus turns a corner? A tee... Read >
Author: Catherine09th September 2008
Various airlines are offering to offset their CO2 emissions due to the emission worries caused by their industry. The companies implementing the system of carbon trading now offer this as an option when purchasing tickets. There are currently questions as... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th September 2008
The USA must become independent of foreign oil imports, the world must halt global warming, and world economies must continue to grow.
Only the US can take the lead and can convince other nations that greenhouse gas emissions can be stopped while econo... Read >
Author: drklaus22nd August 2008
Home insulation is something that you should never skimp on. Whether you are restoring, building or extending a house, this is the area that in the long run, if you do it properly now, will save you the most cash.
Obviously it is easier to install eff... Read >
Author: MarkeD22nd August 2008
Today when it comes to getting a used car has become much easier with the invention of the internet. No longer do you need to look just at those available close to where you live but if you are willing to travel then you can look further afield by using ... Read >
Author: martindavis21st August 2008
Tip 1 – Before you go ahead and buy a used car it is important that you do as much research into your chosen vehicle first. As well as looking through various internet used car listings then spend time reading through as many professional road test rev... Read >
Author: martindavis13th August 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Simon Rosser
This article is taken from The A-Z of Global Warming deals with the Kyoto Protocol. A major political force which brought global climate change to the fore was born from the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, where an agreement c... Read >
Author: srosser29th July 2008
We must stop fossil fuel combustion soon or global warming and climate changes will become unmanageable.
Biomass is the one and only option to replace fossil transportation fuels with plentiful and affordable combustible liquids. We must produce such ... Read >
Author: drklaus25th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Mervyn Rees
I thought I would chat about some aspects affecting the manufacturing of biodiesel.
The Kyoto Protocol goes by a number of aliases: The Kyoto Treaty, The Kyoto Accord, or The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framew... Read >
Author: Mervyn Rees22nd July 2008
Renewable Energy is the key to our global energy needs in the future, as we run out of our supply of fossil fuels and uranium or the cost of these fuels rises for economic or political reasons, the cost of renewable energy may become much more competitive... Read >
Author: Shane Taylor09th July 2008
A geothermal heat pump is a great way to offset the high-energy costs we are experiencing currently. These machines use energy that is stored in the ground. They are designed to provide good clean, quiet cooling and heating. In addition, many people see t... Read >
Author: D. Karlson01st July 2008
Looking closely at biodiesel, we find that its physical and chemical properties are very similar to petroleum based diesel fuel in terms of operation in compression ignition engines (diesel engines). Therefore, biodiesel can be used in diesel engines with... Read >
Author: Steve Evans21st June 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Virginia Ginsburg
Going green has many benefits: it benefits the Earth by cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the use of natural resources, and reducing our impact on natural spaces. Luckily, going green is both easy a... Read >
Author: Virginia Ginsburg20th June 2008
Worldwide demand for petroleum is increasing. Crude oil prices have topped $135 per barrel. Oil prices have been on a steady climb for a long time. Dwindling OPEC oil reserves and a weak dollar are driving petroleum prices to new heights.
The US gov... Read >
Author: drklaus17th June 2008
Alternative fuels are derived from resources other than petroleum. The alternative fuels identified in federal mandate legislation are: ethanol, methanol, electricity, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, bio-diesel, hy... Read >
Author: Mary Freeman05th June 2008
World Environment Day, which is commemorated each year on June 5th, is one of the most significant mode through which the United Nations stimulates the global awareness of the environment. It is by this way that the United Nations attract political attent... Read >
Author: Dorothysmith07th May 2008
Why is it that stupid ideas find so many followers? European Governments, the US Federal Government, and an increasing number of US State Governments have issued legislation that requires the use of ethanol in cars.
Making ethanol from corn was promo... Read >
Author: drklaus01st May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Simon Rosser
Deforestation is basically the loss or destruction of forest habitat, primarily from the action of human beings.
It is the single largest source of land- use greenhouse gas emissions, and accounts for around 18 -20% o... Read >
Author: srosser29th April 2008
While the topic of greening supply chains has been a hot topic for several years, many companies involved in shipping and freight forwarding in today’s dynamic global economy are overlooking many obvious and cost-efficient ways they can reduce the indus... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta16th April 2008
Dwindling oil reserves; volatility of world oil prices coupled with problems of supply and dependence; and the urgent need for alternative, renewable, and eco-friendly fuels. These are strong concerns for practically every country in the world, for reason... Read >
Author: citychevrolet15th April 2008
Dwindling oil reserves; volatility of world oil prices coupled with problems of supply and dependence; and the urgent need for alternative, renewable, and eco-friendly fuels. These are strong concerns for practically every country in the world, for reason... Read >
Author: citychevrolet12th April 2008
Steel Buildings - Green Applications
Gone are the outdated corrugated metal buildings of the past. The new generation of pre engineered steel buildings are finding use in an ever growing variety of Green building projects. Steel buildings are leading t... Read >
Author: Linda A27th March 2008
World economies are facing a triple threat. Oil reserves will be close to depletion by the year 2050. Damages from climate changes caused by escalating greenhouse gas emissions will become substantial. Rising transportation and food costs will slow eco... Read >
Author: drklaus25th March 2008
Celebrities are using their fame to call attention to global warming. Famous people are using their knowledge of film-making to create documentaries on the subject. Others are simply using their influence try to slow down or stop global warming. ... Read >
Author: Mike H04th March 2008
This question is becoming a key cornerstone in our prediction for the health and prosperity of the future United States of America. Experts are beginning to predict that our worldwide sources for crude oil will have peaked in production by 2050 at the lat... Read >
22nd February 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Daniel Lafleche
Must the costs of clean development necessarily be prohibitive for developing nations?
Let's take a closer look at exactly how this is called into question.
There is a common belief that the most efficient way t... Read >
Author: dlafleche06th February 2008
After the showcase of glam and glitz at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, another nice auto buff destination was Washington.
Over 700 new vehicles were on display at this year’s Washington Auto Show with the theme “Engineered... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle23rd January 2008
Starting your own taxi or private vehicle rental firm, is by no means a quite tough task, as there are a lot of regulations and guidelines to follow in operating and running this type of transport business, and the rules may differ with each state or city... Read >
Author: Vanessa Doctor22nd January 2008
You Can Stop Global
Warming & BIG BENEFITS
Evidence suggests that most high-altitude glaciers in the planet's tropical
regions will disappear in the near future; and that in most of the world,
glaciers and ice caps are rapidly retreating, even in... Read >
Author: Emma-Gill14th November 2007
A recently issued report done by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) along with a comprehensive study analyzing the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act presented by the Natural Gas Council (NGC) informs the public and the natural gas indus... Read >
Author: Dayele08th November 2007
Of the fossil fuels, natural gas is the cleanest source of energy to use for many of our every day needs and activities. It plays an important part in reducing pollution so that a clean and healthy environment can be maintained. Because of its almost perf... Read >
Author: Dayele02nd November 2007
A solar pool heater means more enjoyment, more fun out of your swimming pool. After all, why do you have one? It's an expensive asset on which you also spend valuable time and money, maintaining it.There are four ways to heat your pool*electric heater*gas... Read >
Author: Erik Leipoldt01st November 2007
How many times have you wearily glanced at a stack of paperwork or laundry, and sighed “I need a holiday”? Or sat at work daydreaming about the far-flung places you could go next summer, if you could just book the time off, save up some cash... learn ... Read >
Author: Elisha Burberry08th October 2007
Greenhouse gas emissions are known to be directly related to the perceived heightened warming of the earth's oceans and near-surface air. But how does recycling help in cutting back on greenhouse gas emissions?Recycling is used to refer to the reprocessin... Read >
Author: greenstore1108th October 2007
The phenomenon known as global warming is already here and affecting us even as we speak. But many people are still ignorant of what this phenomenon is and how it affects even ordinary folk like you and me.Global warming, strictly speaking, is the observe... Read >
Author: greenstore1127th September 2007
The Toyota Camry has been known as the best selling vehicle of the Japanese automaker. And if one should look closely, it is easy to understand why millions have decided to own a Camry. In Canada, the hybrid version of the Camry has won the prestigious t... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle21st September 2007
If we just looked at it from a mathematical and statistical level, it seems that it should be fairly easy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The root of the problem lies in the fact that we just don't want to eliminate many of the things in our lives tha... Read >
Author: Christopher Pratt12th September 2007
Emissions trading is a market-based approach to achieving environmental change. It allows those reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, to use or trade the excess reductions to offset emissions at other sources. The controversy lie... Read >
Author: cpdwise10th September 2007
The past year has seen a huge growth in interest in renewable energy solutions, driven by a range of concerns relating to climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, sustainability and energy independence. The uptake of renewable energy is being further en... Read >
Author: Miguel Scaccialupo26th August 2007
Concern over energy consumption has grown greatly in recent years. Gas and electricity prices have been at record highs, hitting homeowners in their pockets. Plus there is a growing realisation amongst the general public that our energy consumption is cau... Read >
Author: Alex Perry26th August 2007
Paperless Payroll - Going Green Saves More than Trees
With much anticipation and fanfare Apple recently rolled out its iPhone, which promises to usher in the next generation of wireless communications. With the buzz over such mobile computers, mobile ... Read >
Author: Charles Read23rd August 2007
Swedish automaker Volvo recently announced that they will be unveiling their cleanest car model ever at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The automaker announced that they will be calling the new unit as the Volvo C30 Efficiency - a variant... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle22nd August 2007
Bigger is better – that is what the China auto market bellows. Huge vehicles have lured Chinese to the showroom and eventually making them push their purchase button.
The big car shopping boom is evident in China as vast numbers of citizens join th... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle20th August 2007
In a case reminiscent to the California-Detroit rivalry, Canadian provinces are also expected to clash concerning actions being taken to reduce the threat of global warming. In the United States, the state of California is on the forefront of the battl... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd August 2007
New Report Examines Market Potential
Seen in the past mainly as a safety hazard for coal miners and a costly nuisance for mine operators, CMM is now being widely studied and exploited.
Coalmine methane (CMM), for centuries the bane of canaries and m... Read >
Author: Denise Palmer30th July 2007
According to Chang-Ran Kim’s writing for Reuters on Wednesday, Toyota Motor Corp. unleashed a "plug-in" hybrid car based on its popular Prius model. The report said that it would test the fuel-saving vehicle on public roads, which is another first for... Read >
Author: Joe Ratzkin26th July 2007
Ford Motor Company the producer of high quality Volvo air filters with its E85 Escape Hybrid will be helping to rebuild the City of Greensburg, Kansas which was nearly destroyed by a tornado.
It was Ford’s Tony Reinhart, South Central Regional Gov... Read >
Author: Morgay23rd July 2007
The time of year has arrived when school is out and paid time off is adding up, so you're primed to take a vacation. And who can blame you, doesn't everyone love to travel? Unfortunately, is frequently a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Than... Read >
Author: Nathan Brown11th July 2007
There are very few purchases one can make that truly make a difference in the environment. Hybrid vehicles immediately come to mind, as well as anything made from recycled products – paper and plastic goods especially. Well, there are also major appli... Read >
Author: J. Allen05th July 2007
The French presidential election drew a lot of ink this year not only in France but also abroad. The international press portrayed Mr. SARKOZY as being "the actor of a renewal for France, the carrier of changes which would not be without consequence for E... Read >
Author: Jessica Marchal01st July 2007
A solar pool heater can greatly improve the use you get from your swimming pool. And you can easily, and cheaply build one yourself.
You and your family will enjoy your swimming pool or outdoor spa for a greater part of the year. Into spring and autumn... Read >
Author: Erik Leipoldt29th June 2007
In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global dependence on oil, internet giant Google has launched its new RechargeIT initiative to promote the development of plug-in hybrid electric cars.
Under the guidance of Google’s own philanthr... Read >
Author: Evander26th June 2007
Soon hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles could be on the road with regular drivers behind the wheel in a few test areas. How soon? Within five or six years, according to Larry Burns, vice president of research and development for General Motors Corp. T... Read >
Author: Iver Penn15th June 2007
On April 2, 2007, the Supreme Court made a 5-4 landmark ruling in Massachusetts v. EPA that may have long term implications for the automobile industry. The court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to and should conside... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman10th June 2007
A new study released at a major policy briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation has found that a significant increase in fuel-economy standards for vehicles is achievable without affecting vehicle safety. The study is critical espec... Read >
Author: Iver Penn04th June 2007
Manhattan Green Construction See http://www.manhattangreenconstruction.com for more information and links on C40 Summit in Manhattan Last week.
The C40 Large Cities Climate Summit is designed to help mayors deliver action in combating climate change. T... Read >
Author: Colleen Barry-Sleicher25th May 2007
Just imagine a world with abundant energy, enabling you to live the good life forever... Isn't that what most of us crave? Nuclear energy is magic isn't it?
Nuclear energy has no greenhouse gas emissions. The latest technology has made it safe and we c... Read >
Author: Erik Leipoldt23rd May 2007
The first ever practical, long lasting incandescent light bulb was developed by Thomas Edison in 1879. While Edison did not invent the concept of the light bulb, he was the first to create a version of the electric light bulb that was safe, practical and ... Read >
Author: John Billington12th May 2007
Honda Motor Co. has finally unveiled its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell vehicle last Thursday with the announcement that it would begin producing a small number of vehicles that will be marketed in Japan and United States.
The new Honda FCX is m... Read >
Author: Evander10th May 2007
Resourcex Reports: An Introduction to Mining and Mining Investment
By Doug Hadfield, Senior Editor, ResourcexInvestor.com
An astute investor once said, “If it’s not grown, it has to be mined.” It’s a phrase of gigantic proportions and far-re... Read >
Author: ResourceX Investor04th May 2007
The Energy Star program was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help Americans reduce energy consumption, which in turn lowers greenhouse gases and energy costs. Since its inception, homeowners have c... Read >
Author: Xeal02nd May 2007
According to the study conducted by the Canadian Trucking Alliance-Natural Resources Canada, longer trucks produce lesser harmful emissions and even help in improving highway safety. The Nova Scotia government is studying at how longer truck configurati... Read >
Author: Gertrude Sayzer01st May 2007
Do you want to find a way to make oil companies do something about their global warming impact?
Would you like to help reduce the amount of CO2 going into the atmposphere?
Here's an easy way that you can help prevent global warming from getting wors... Read >
Author: Nathan Brown21st April 2007
Scientists agree that greenhouse gas emissions are damaging the environment. Dear innkeeper: is your bed and breakfast eco-friendly? Read this article to find out how you can be a better eco-citizen - today!
Changes that are FREE
If your guestrooms ... Read >
Author: Kathy Steinemann28th March 2007
General Motors Corp. has recently announced to the public that it is now working in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Leaders program to reduce CO2 exhaust emissions from the Detroit-based automaker's North Amer... Read >
Author: Noah Scott27th March 2007
E-cycle… recycle… return… remanufacture… reuse… refill
Are you getting confused? This is not a new Thesaurus that I am trying to compile. This is just a list of words which are often heard when we discuss ink cartridges. So many ‘re’-s ma... Read >
Author: Bobby Hudson01st March 2007
The most accessible volunteer opportunity to combat global warming is to change the way you live, and to do it in the most public way possible.
US citizens account for only 5% of the world's population, but 25% or more of its total resource consumption... Read >
Author: Nathan Brown09th February 2007
Global warming is happening but at a rate that can be considered quite slow.
Over the past 30 years, the increase totals to about one degree Fahrenheit which is not enough to cause alarm. Catastrophic hurricanes, droughts and floods that have been experi... Read >
Author: Kate Gardens03rd January 2007
This seems to be mentioned in the papers almost every day recently. When you buy a holiday or even car insurance, carbon offsetting is available. What exactly is carbon offsetting and why do we need it?
Well, basically carbon offsetting helps you to of... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno06th November 2006
The world is on the edge of power crisis. The universal energy challenge needs urgent action in three areas: tackling of the threats made by climatic changes, meeting the increasing energy demands and protecting the safety of power supplies. Wind power is... Read >
Author: James Marriot13th August 2006
Government statistics report that conserving energy costs in the home can save a household several hundred, even several thousand, dollars per year on their utility bills. Replacing your older appliances and elements of your home's structure, such as old... Read >
Author: Patrick Altoft02nd August 2006
Fuel prices continue to boom, encouraging more people to convert to LPG and seek out other alternative fuel technologies. Drivers are helping the environment by choosing to run a green-friendly car. Although the number of LPG cars on the roads are impro... Read >
Author: Laura Cowan25th July 2006
Due to the rising cost of fuel and the environmental damage it causes to our planet, many car owners or buyers are looking for an alternative way to save money. Let's face it, fuel supply is finite and the prices of gas is only going to rise higher and hi... Read >
Author: Ricky Lim20th July 2006
Biofuel has become one of the most talked off renewable energy source worldwide. There has been a dramatic growth in the production & use of biofuels across the globe. Surge in investments in biofuel production has, primarily, been driven by various facto... Read >
Author: James Marriot17th July 2006
Sweden's Dependency on Nuclear Energy
At first glance, we bought the same anti-nuclear propaganda the rest of the world's media swallowed. In other words, we were misled into believing Sweden was phasing out its nuclear power plants. Perhaps, you had a... Read >
Author: James Finch05th July 2006
In recent times it has been accepted by scientists that climate change and man made emissions are causing climate changes throughout the world.
The ten most warmest years recorded globally since records began have occurred from 1994 onwards with consid... Read >
Author: adam parsons22nd June 2006
Quebec, one of Canada's major provinces, has just most recently announced that it will be actually imposing vehicle emission limits that are very much like those that are being followed in the USA's sunshine state, California. This change in vehicle emi... Read >
Author: Jay Stevens09th June 2006
With local and federal government in Calgary, Alberta putting emphasis on energy efficiency and the environment, residents have opportunity for a partially subsidized home improvement. The federal government has a rebate program to encourage energy effici... Read >
Author: Max Sheppard07th June 2006
The Ford Motor Company is currently exerting much effort in promoting ethanol as a new source of alternative fuel. They are currently the leader in bringing back and keeping ethanol as a fuel source. This may be part of their whole values and history fo... Read >
Author: Jay Stevens04th June 2006
The Honda division is getting "all the goods" when it comes to alternate fuel technology, while Acura is missing out. All that will radically change within the next few years.
While parent company Honda continues to bestow all of its hybrid technology ... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan31st March 2006
FFV: flexible fuel vehicle. Are you interested in reducing your fuel costs, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and stopping our dependency on foreign oil? If so, ethanol may be the way to go. E85 is the "new" fuel source giving drivers an alternative to o... Read >
Author: Matthew C. Keegan02nd February 2006
More than 80% civil engineers are now not only convinced that Climate Change is taking place: They also claim to be worried about it, according to a poll of 519 Chartered UK Civil Engineers.
The poll was carried out by the New Civil Engineer, the off... Read >
Author: Steve Last02nd December 2005
For many people, price is the most important consideration when buying appliances. What they forget, however, is that there are two prices for anything which consumes power, the buying price and the running price. Buying appliances with energy efficienc... Read >
Author: Hans Dekker
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