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29th September 2009
Renewable energy is anything that can be used to generate heat or electricity but without using unsustainable fuels and without releasing carbon dioxide into the earth’s atmosphere.
The reason renewable energy is becoming more prevalent is because o... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton29th September 2009
Fossil Fuel Power Plants Have Been the Standard Electricity Production for Years
Though unpopular, fossil fuel power plants provide many countries of the world with electricity. These plants generate electricity through the burning of fossil fuels, suc... Read >
Author: William28th September 2009
Renewable energy can be classified as any naturally generated energy, which includes but is not limited to wind, rain, tidal power, sunlight, running water, geothermal energy and bio fuels. The key element of all those sources of power is that they are na... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton25th September 2009
In “Global Implications of the UFO Reality”, I attempted to convey a sense of urgency for the implementation of alternative energy devices allegedly back-engineered from downed UFOs. I cited several, credible, scientific sources that blamed the global... Read >
Author: ram1725th September 2009
Global warming and climate change are matters that have increasingly been in the public eye in recent times and worldwide action is being taken to tackle the affect these two factors have on the environment.
Global warming results in climate change wh... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton23rd September 2009
“A new study by NASA scientists finds that the world's temperature is reaching a level that has not been seen in thousands of years.”
Climate change is the biggest problems facing the Earth today. Earth is getting warmer and all this is occurring b... Read >
Author: Brad Zockoll15th September 2009
Discover what a carbon footprint is, and learn how you can determine your own carbon footprint by using specially-made online calculators.
A carbon footprint calculator helps you compute for the amount of CO2 you help release in the atmosphere from da... Read >
Author: Mel C11th September 2009
Body : A shiny new penny carried in a pocket will tarnish; a bronze bracelet buried for a thousand years will develop a crust and a statue by the sea, if uncared for, will green; these changes are all the result of corrosion. The way in which a piece of b... Read >
Author: harry jonas07th September 2009
Importance Of Carbon Dioxide
As we all know carbon dioxide consists of two atoms of oxygen and one atom of carbon. At room temperature, carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas which is non-flammable and is faintly acidic. It is also found in the so... Read >
Author: Rutuja02nd September 2009
Solar power has two big advantages over fossil fuels. The first is in the fact that it is renewable; it is never going to run out. The second is its effect on the environment. While the burning of fossil fuels introduces many harmful pollutants into the a... Read >
Author: timkola18th 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 Stewart12th August 2009
Failing monsoons, drastic change in climatic condition, acid rains, rapid melting of polar ice burgs, increase in sea level and frequent droughts are some grave consequences, which we are facing today, due to global warming. The sad part of this story is ... Read >
Author: Gopal Vemuri23rd July 2009
Let’s start with a peer review of the peer review definition that 130 countries unanimously voted on in 2007 (Intergovernmental panel on climate change- IPCC) and then move on to more literature. Since it is world peer review of the peer review, it is p... Read >
Author: Richard Ordway29th 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: saddamhussain0722nd June 2009
For cities or homes that are interested in finding alternatives for energy is the use of hydroelectricity to change the burning of fossil fuels into renewable resources for a specific area. Hydroelectricity is one of the most common methods that are used... Read >
Author: Jason Williams22nd June 2009
From environmental dangers to higher costs with electricity, are several that are questioning the alternatives for keeping the lights on without burning the same amount of fuels. One of the main concepts that is becoming known to others is the use of ren... Read >
Author: Jason Williams18th June 2009
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can be fatal. And because the deadly gas has no colour, taste or smell, it's difficult to detect, hence its nickname the ‘silent killer'. The worrying thing is that CO can leak into your home if you have a poorly maintaine... Read >
Author: MarkeD12th June 2009
Let's face it. Combating the changes taking place in the climate has become a matter of survival. Most of the changes that are happening in the climate pose a serious threat to every living thing on earth: humans, plants, animals, etc. It is widely believ... Read >
Author: Dewayne Blalock01st June 2009
While you might hear a lot about renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind farms, the harsh reality is that, at present, the majority of energy that is used to heat our homes, propel our automobiles, and power our appliances, still comes from ... Read >
Author: Dave Sabri19th May 2009
Home insulation is the buzzword of today as drastic climate change and global warming are alarming us every day. Our environment is threatened by increasing content of carbon dioxide due to rampant emission that results from burning of fossil fuels. In ot... Read >
Author: William18th May 2009
The amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the air by our activities is what constitutes our carbon footprint. Most of it comes from the burning of fossil fuels. You may think you don't burn much in the way of fossil fuels, but when you think abou... Read >
Author: Mel C18th February 2009
When we talk of saving the planet from pollution and climate change we know that it is the burning of fossil fuels that causes most of the damage. We burn this fuel because it is readily available and used to be a reasonable price. But this energy is not ... Read >
Author: Mel C10th February 2009
The media spotlight has long been on the environmental damage caused by flying and the carbon emissions given off by airlines. The search for ways to reduce the negative impact of flying on the environment has prompted several airlines, together with airc... Read >
Author: Paula Garrett30th January 2009
We need to deal with the challenge of dealing with the impact of carbon emissions is an area that has been long overlooked by the global community. Many nations have made strides to promote the need to Reduce Carbon Emissions. It's time to wake up and exp... Read >
Author: Global Carbon Care30th November 2008
There are many reasons why you would want to get you hands on some solar power home kit plans to make your very own solar power home energy. So why is solar power all the rage at the moment?
Windmill and solar panel home energy systems have been around... Read >
Author: Martin Lauder30th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Simon Rosser
The phrase Global Warming has been in common usage for some time and usually refers to recent warming of Earth's atmosphere,which also implies a manmade or human influence.
Earth's atmosphere comprises many gases: oxy... Read >
Author: srosser30th 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 Keith04th September 2008
Things have been heating up all over the world with the rise in the price of crude oil and ever increasing awareness of global warming. People are wondering if the oil prices will settle down and whether this is just a taste of things to come.
There i... Read >
Author: Neil Jones28th August 2008
British Gas recently announced an immediate price increase of 35%. This is just the latest in a round of price increases from energy suppliers in the UK. It is the same story in other parts of the world. As fuel costs rise, oil in particular and fossil f... Read >
Author: Jack Stevinson25th August 2008
Fossil fuels are used to make energy we use, but once they are gone we will never get more of them. Coal, oil, and natural gas all fall into this category. They are used all over the place in high amounts so you may not realize that they are in limited su... Read >
Author: DCJames29th July 2008
Global Warming is a term denoting a gradual warming of the Earths average temperature. The term has become synonymous to the Earths warming exclusively due to man-made effects, especially carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide concentrations have increased from... Read >
Author: Rich Johnson17th July 2008
Our carbon footprint is the direct effect our actions and lifestyle have on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide emissions. Co2 increases greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. We all contribute to global warming every day.
Carbon Foo... Read >
Author: begreen04th July 2008
The Energy Performance Certificate or EPC is the efficiency appraisement of a property, or a building. The appraisement is represented graphically on a calibration from A to G, an A stands for the highest achievement, the most efficient property and G is... Read >
Author: Promila saini20th June 2008
With the arrival of summer we often hear of how poor the outdoor air is caused by smog and the burning of fossil fuels. But few realize that the air in their homes could be just as bad. Some of the contaminants are biological from such things as animal d... Read >
Author: Stefan20th May 2008
There is no denying that you only have one true home. It is not your house, apartment, condo or shack. It is this Earth and it is more valuable to you than you will ever realize. It provides you with food, air and shelter.
Would you really not do your... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON17th April 2008
Until recently, global temperatures were more than a degree Fahrenheit warmer when compared to the overall 20th Century mean. From August of 2007 through February of 2008, the Earth’s mean reading dropped to near the 200-year average temperature of 57 d... Read >
Author: Dave Davies10th April 2008
The stresses of daily life are growing increasingly pervasive and it seems harder and harder to find time for yourself and your family. Doesn't a week-long trip to the tropics sound refreshing? I'll say!
Unfortunately, vacation traveling is a major con... Read >
Author: Nathan Brown01st April 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Simon Rosser
We are now well on the way of our alphabetic A to Z journey on global warming. C for Carbon dioxide is one of the main players in the global warming problem. Carbon dioxide, chemical symbol co2 is a chemical compound com... Read >
Author: srosser20th March 2008
How to Move Green – Local Services
The movers are on their way, and you are getting excited to have your items unpacked and all settled in, but there are a few things left to figure out, such as what types of utilities to use in your new house.
If... Read >
Author: Leo Nov11th March 2008
Concerns about the natural environment and the consequences of global warming mean that many of us are looking at different areas of our lives in a new way. Is it possible to find environmentally friendly clothes.
With much of the media dominated by en... Read >
Author: Keith Barrett10th March 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Simon Rosser
This second article from The A-Z of Global Warming deals with biofuels, which will undoubtedly be a phrase that will be heard a lot more often in the future, but what are they?, where do they come from?, and what is thei... Read >
Author: srosser07th March 2008
I think this article is comparable to the people who slow down on the highway to look at an automobile accident. You are not involved in the accident, yet you surely are curious about what is happening. At the present time we can sense the presence of a d... Read >
28th August 2007
If you live in a climate with cold winters, your central heating boiler is by far the most energy-hungry appliance in the house. A boiler in the average UK home burns over £500 worth a gas each year, and is responsible for emitting almost 4 tonnes of car... Read >
Author: Alex Perry16th August 2007
In this day and age, the various modes of public transportation are staggering. It was only decades ago that having one car per household seemed like a luxury and air travel was restricted to those who could easily afford to fly. Nowadays, with so many bu... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan24th July 2007
As the majority of the population is aware, there is no longer any reasonable doubt that the dramatic climate change the world is experiencing is down to carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions and its abundance within our environment. What you may not know howev... Read >
Author: Liam Gerken04th 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: Xeal03rd May 2007
Ever heard of the famous Professor Wangari Maathai? She is a Nobel Peace Price Laureate, the Member of Parliament for Tetu Constituency, the founder and leader of the Green Belt Movement. With so many attributes to her name, she is the so down to earth ... Read >
Author: Lucy15th April 2007
Ever heard of the famous Professor Wangari Maathai? She is a Nobel Peace Price Laurreate, the Member of Parliament for Tetu Constitituency, the founder and leader of the Green Belt Movement. With so many attributes to her name, she is the so down to e... Read >
Author: Jackline Wanjiku02nd April 2007
Ever heard of the famous Professor Wangari Maathai? She is a Nobel Peace Price Laurreate, the Member of Parliament for Tetu Constitituency, the founder and leader of the Green Belt Movement. With so many attributes to her name, she is the so down to earth... Read >
Author: josphine14th March 2007
Ever heard of the famous Professor Wangari Maathai? She is a Nobel Peace Price Laurreate, the Member of Parliament for Tetu Constitituency, the founder and leader of the Green Belt Movement. With so many attributes to her name, she is the so down to earth... Read >
Author: Lucy12th February 2007
Going green is a smart moral choice, but you have to consider the bottom line. With federal tax benefits, you can have your pie and eat it to.
The Internal Revenue Service tax code is not an easy thing to understand. The federal tax benefit though can... Read >
Author: Zack Verde12th February 2007
As people begin to realize the impact we make on the world around us, going green is becoming a phenomenon. So, just what is green construction?
There has been an increasing concern with environmental and pollution issues in recent years. This has not ... Read >
Author: Zack Verde03rd 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 Greeno03rd December 2006
Too many greenhouse gases in the earth?s atmosphere will increase the greenhouse effect. The most dangerous aspects of the continuing dramatic climatic change is the effects of feedback loops (amplified change). Examples of the feedback loops are Ice/snow... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th November 2006
The World Peace Religion has called for an immediate end to the burning of fossil fuels, coal and oil. Reached at her home in Los Angeles California, Karen Fish, the secretary of The World Peace Religion said, ?Jesus Christ, the Jewish born Rabbi and Prop... Read >
Author: Karen Fish
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