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This is an article illustrating the vital importance the Great Ocean Conveyor plays in our existence.
Thu, 2 Oct 2008: The Question is To Reuse or To Recycle?
Recycling comes with hidden costs. Sometimes those costs are higher than you think.
Wed, 1 Oct 2008: New Eco-Friendly Concrete Leaks In a Good Way
Paved surfaces are so common that few of us think about them. Traditional paving techniques create "impervious" surfaces that prevent water from soaking directly into the ground. Erosion, flash floods and pollution are the result. What if there was a material that was as durable as traditional paving techniques that would capture rainwater and allow it to percolate through to the soil below?
Wed, 1 Oct 2008: Global Warming: How Warm Is Too Warm?
Increased warming is already threatening to decimate the world's coral reefs, and we're already seeing the melting of the tundra in Alaska; it is therefore not too difficult to reach the conclusion that "too warm," isn't awfully far from where we already are.
Wed, 1 Oct 2008: George Bush On Global Warming - The Awkward Truth
The Bush Administration's report on global warming contains some crucial but awkward truths that neither George W. Bush nor his environmentalist critics want to confront. The Administration has sought to bury the report, and tried to misrepresent its most ominous conclusion.
Wed, 1 Oct 2008: Do Melting Ice Caps Really Point To Global Warming
Global climate change is having a direct impact on the Earth's sea level and a group of scientists led by two geophysicists is providing the sea level 'fingerprints' of polar ice sheet melting to prove it.
Tue, 30 Sep 2008: Will Polar Bears Survive The Threat Of Melting Ice?
Will polar bears make the leap into the next century? Recent studies project that if Arctic sea ice continues to disappear, so will the polar bear in much of its current range.
Tue, 30 Sep 2008: Environmentalists In Books And Movies
In some cases, a writer's choice of putting environmentalists in the bad-guy role may indeed reflect the writer's true feeling that eco-fascists are trying to keep decent folk from enjoying the good life. In other cases, it is no doubt just a convenience for their plot.
Tue, 30 Sep 2008: Starting A Runaway Global Warming Process
Accelerated global warming could lead to a runaway methane global warming effect due to the release of methane currently trapped in unstable methane hydrate deposits in the arctic.
Mon, 29 Sep 2008: Early Warning Signs Of Global Warming
Global temperature in 2003 was the hottest in the historical record, and the temperature increase over the 20th century is likely to be the highest of the past millennium. The ten warmest years on record have occurred since 1987, seven of them since 1994.
This article highlights early and emerging warning signs of global warming for each of the world's regions.
Sun, 28 Sep 2008: Reducing UK CO2 Emissions By 60%
This article shows how the UK can achieve a 60% reduction on the total year 2000 CO2 emissions, i.e. to reduce the emission of CO2 in the UK to 40% of the year 2000 emissions.
Sat, 27 Sep 2008: Media Promotion Of Carbon Offsets
With Al Gore, Hollywood and other celebrities leading the way, the media have joined the carbon offset excitement excitement, encouraging individuals and companies to offset carbon dioxide emissions.
Sat, 27 Sep 2008: The Likely Development Of Hydrogen Supplies For The UK
There are several ways of making hydrogen in the UK. The cheapest way is to convert natural gas into hydrogen by a process called reformation, but there are 4 alternative methods available.
Fri, 26 Sep 2008: The Potential Of Hydrogen Based Energy
This article illustrates the potential of hydrogen based energy systems.
Fri, 26 Sep 2008: Accelerated Global Warming And Atmospheric CO2 Emissions
It has been assumed that global warming will be a linear process. However evidence from the geological past linked with climate modelling indicates that there may not be a linear response to rising CO2 levels.
Thu, 25 Sep 2008: Understanding Geothermal Heat Sources
In this article, we shall explore information to provide an answer to the question; what is geothermal energy? We hope this source will be suitable for educational reference to both adults and teenagers.
Thu, 25 Sep 2008: Renewable Energy From The Earth's Core
We can use the steam and hot water produced inside the earth to heat buildings or generate electricity. This so-called geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and the heat is continuously produced inside the earth.
Thu, 25 Sep 2008: Advantages And Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy
The quantity of geothermal energy is virtually infinite and the environmental benefits are beyond reproach. Set against this are the disadvantages such as the need for more Research and Development and the substantial investment costs.
Wed, 24 Sep 2008: Could "The Day After Tomorrow" Really Happen?
This article explores whether global warming could really cause disaster to strike Earth in the manner depicted in the movie graphic of storm "The Day After Tomorrow"? Could we have killer tornados attacking in roving gangs, murderous ice balls the size of sour grapefruits falling from the sky, waves of cold air that descend in minutes to freeze the doodads off metal statues and any nearby humans?
Wed, 24 Sep 2008: Political Lies And Global Warming
Those who call global warming the "greatest hoax of all time" are not alone in the Global Warming Liars Club. Even those politicians who are courageous enough to fight for action on the issue are not telling us the whole truth.
Tue, 23 Sep 2008: The Future Of Wind Energy
The modern wind turbine has come a long way in terms of sophistication, and the designs of today's wind turbines are very efficient compared to wind turbines from even a decade or two ago. Designers have also solved some problems associated with early wind turbines, and additional advancements have been made in siting technology.
Tue, 23 Sep 2008: Tax Shifting And Environmental Economics
The need for lowering income taxes while raising taxes on environmentally destructive activities has been widely endorsed by economists. The basic idea is to establish a tax that reflects the indirect costs to society of an economic activity.
Tue, 23 Sep 2008: Types Of Solar Power And How They Work
The term "solar energy" usually refers to ways the sun's energy can be used as heat, lighting, and electricity. This article explores which different types of solar power exist today, and the different functions they perform.
Mon, 22 Sep 2008: Environmental Cost Accounting And Ecological Truth
WorldCom, Enron, Tyco: These company names have become very familiar because they all used accounting tricks. What if the entire planet was being run that way? Unfortunately, to a large extent, it is. And it puts us all in peril.
Sat, 20 Sep 2008: Are Zero Emissions Goals Realistic?
We've come to accept the assertion that some level of air pollution and water pollution is OK; or, if not OK, that it's necessary to allow a modern lifestyle. But is this true?
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