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George W. Bush promised to do something about global warming. The insincerity of the promise was made clear when he reneged on his pledge, claiming that joining the Kyoto protocol would hurt the economy. In reality, doing something about global warming would hurt only Big Energy and Big Auto, both heavy contributors to the Bush campaign.
Fri, 19 Sep 2008: The Important Differences Between "Climate Change" and "Global Warming"
Many people in the media (and elsewhere) use the terms 'climate change' and 'global warming' interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. But there are differences between the meanings of the two terms.
Fri, 19 Sep 2008: Enviornmental Hypocrites On The Left
The subject of environmental hypocrisy on the left refers to those high-profile champions of the environment who themselves led polluting lifestyles and who were generally disengaged from the activities and consequences of their proposed solutions.
Thu, 18 Sep 2008: Global Warming And Tax Shifting
The greenhouse gases we increasingly pumped into the atmosphere - and continue to pump into the atmosphere at record levels today - are setting us up for a catastrophic "mass extinction event"; this article explains how we might address this issues through our taxes.
Thu, 18 Sep 2008: Effects Of Global Warming on Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the most weather-dependent of all human activities. It is ironic, then, that a significant percentage of greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture. Fossil fuel-intensive agriculture is contributing to the creation of the unpredictable weather conditions that all farmers will need to battle in the not-too-distant future.
Mon, 15 Sep 2008: Global Warming: Silencing The Critics
In a recent poll of 530 climatologists in 27 countries over a fifth of interviewees rejected the notion that a substantial part of the current global warming trend, which might see temperatures rise by a degree or two, is caused by man's industrial activities.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008: A Guide To Carcass Disposal Processes
Taking a look at how animal carcasses are disposed of via incineration.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008: Is Global Warming Inevitable?
Which way will global warming go? The question now is whether humanity can summon up the courage and foresight to save itself, or whether business as usual - on climate policy as much as economics - will condemn us all to climatic oblivion.
Thu, 11 Sep 2008: Shopping For The Environment
A look at some of the latest products on the market that take into consideration environmental concerns to make them more energy efficient.
Wed, 10 Sep 2008: What Is A Carbon Credit?
Carbon Credits are about paying money to account for each tonne of carbon dioxide, or one of the other 5 common environmental pollutants that you create. This article explores how the money issued, who sells these credits and how this burgeoning industry is regulated.
Wed, 10 Sep 2008: Is Carbon Trading Contrary To Social Justice?
When governments and companies "trade" in carbon, they establish de facto property rights over the atmosphere; a commonly held global commons. At no point have these atmospheric property rights been discussed or negotiated - their ownership is established by stealth with every carbon trade.
Tue, 9 Sep 2008: Turned Off By Carbon Offsets
Those that are not as familiar with carbon offsetting often link the concept immediately to reforestation. While this is a common form of carbon offsetting, there are various other types of useful offset projects. This is important because a lot of controversy surrounding offsets seems to have its roots in reforestation project criticism.
Tue, 2 Sep 2008: Shoud We Offset Our Residual Carbon Emissions?
Critics say buying an offset while continuing to fly, or drive an SUV, or live in a mansion with all the lights on, is at best hypocritical, and at worst, downright dangerous. It simply avoids the issue, which is that we should be reducing our carbon footprint, and simply encourages the delusion that we can go on living in an environmentally profligate way.
Mon, 1 Sep 2008: Is Additionality Essential For The Credibility Of Offsetting?
One of the biggest problems with offsetting is ensuring 'additionality' - proving that the offsets that you are buying in order to counterbalance your carbon emissions would not have happened without yours and other similar contributions.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008: Going Off Grid Becoming a More Affordable Way to Fight High Energy Bills
In an unlikely bit of irony, Daryl Hannah, who first rose to screen stardom as a mermaid in "Splash", has been living "off of the land" (off grid) for more than twenty years in the Rocky Mountains.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008: How Tarps Protect the Environment At Home and At Work
Tarps, also called tarpaulin, have a variety of different applications in almost any area of life. They are great at work, for camping and other recreational activities, and around the home.
Sun, 31 Aug 2008: Why Offset With Trees?
If climate change is primarily the result of burning fossil fuels isn't offsetting with trees simply a distraction? Shouldn't we focus on renewable energy projects that can replace the use of fossil fuel?
Sun, 31 Aug 2008: Recycling As A Form Of Offsetting
In essence, recycling is a form of offsetting. I am paying someone else to deal with waste products of my lifestyle. Apart from my own conscience and the small chore of actually collecting together the paper, bottles, etc., and putting them on the street, there is little incentive or pressure on me not to accumulate the waste.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: How Permanent Are Carbon Offsets?
Something that worries many people about offsetting emissions with trees is how can you guarantee that they will last long enough?
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: Living on Green Energy
With today's rising energy costs, and no relief in sight, many consumers are looking to live "off the grid." Even with an initial investment that can be steep, the benefits make it much more economical in the long run.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: The Benefits of Off Grid Living
Off grid living is the new craze that is sweeping through America? This environmentally friendly and cost effective way of self sufficiently producing electricity abolishes the constraints of being tied to utility "grid" demands.
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: Starting Up With Solar Panels
At USD$800 for a 170 watt solar panel many of us are scared at the cost of buying enough solar panels to power our home. Well, for a home that uses 3Kwh/day it's around USD$14,000; however, we have a secret that can cut down that cost significantly. It happened by "accident" actually. (forgive the pun)
Sat, 30 Aug 2008: Why Some Carbon Offsets Are Better Than Others
As with any purchase, buyers need to choose their offsets carefully, particularly as the voluntary offset market is largely unregulated. One issue to consider is the offset project type. Another important issue to consider when purchasing offsets is 'additionality'.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008: The Carbon Offset Controversy
Carbon offsets are projects that decrease the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) like carbon dioxide in the air to counterbalance the amount that an individual has emitted. As offset purchases have become more popular, journalists and researchers have raised the alarm and cautioned consumers about offsets that do little more than make you feel good. The major concern centers on additionality.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008: The Power of Methane Gas
The experience of many countries with implementing methane emissions reducing technologies and practices have shown that reducing this potent greenhouse gas makes both environmental and economic sense.
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