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Wind power, or wind energy, is a renewable resource. The advantages of wind power are many, including practical, environmental as well as economic. There are also disadvantages to using windpower, such as the natural variability of wind, the competition for other land uses, and bird deaths.
Sat, 23 Aug 2008: Venus - A Runaway Greenhouse Effect?
The Earth and Venus are similar in size, density, and composition and we would expect that their initial atmospheres would have been rather similar. Yet the present atmospheres of the two planets could hardly be much more different than they are. How did this come to be? The reason is thought to lie in what is termed the "Runaway Greenhouse Effect".
Fri, 22 Aug 2008: Explaining the Difference between Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Credits
You think you understand renewable energy credits. You're sure you understand Carbon Offsets. You are fuzzy on the details about how they differ and when the purchase of one or the other might be appropriate. Never fear! This article explains the key differences, and similarities, between the two.
Thu, 21 Aug 2008: Earth Day Inspires Global Change
Since 1970, Earth Day has inspired and challenged millions from Tokyo to Togo to Toledo. This past spring, millions were galvanized for a Call to Climate, the 2008 Earth Day global warming action theme
Wed, 20 Aug 2008: What is Carbon Offsetting?
The term carbon offsetting refers to the way that that carbon produced, is compensated for by the individual who took that journey. How does it work in practice and are there any alternatives to paying a carbon offsetting company?
Wed, 20 Aug 2008: A History of Industrial Recycling
The word "recycling" makes many think of the little blue bins where we place our old cereal boxes, empty soda cans, and unneeded paper. But recycling actually takes many other forms: for example, the form of a golf course built on a landfill; a piece of modern art made from old tin cans; or World War II-era rubber recycling which helped the war effort.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008: Climate Top Tips - At Home and At Work
Climate Change touches upon just about every aspect of our lives, from home to the office to our health. Every time we use fossil fuels - to drive or to heat our homes or to fly or to cook; we are contributing to greenhouse pollution.
With these climate top tips aimed specifically at what you can do at home and in the workplace, we hope to show that YOU can make a difference against climate change.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008: What Are Hydrogen Fuel Cells
One obvious advantage is that fuel cells are clean since the byproducts are heat and water. These byproducts can't harm the environment. Fuel cells have efficiency rates ranging from 45-53% as compared to gasoline with only 20% efficiency rate.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008: Save Our Planet With Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Hydrogen fuel cell technology is not new. It started more or less eighty years ago but since it is quite expensive, scientists and researchers don't find it a good alternative fuel source. Aside from the hydrogen technology, other technologies have surfaced years ago such as the use of vegetable oil and sugar cane to run a car.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008: The Environmental and Economic Benefits of Hydrogen Fuels
Your search for a cost-effective way to fuel your car has ended. The hydrogen fuel system can give you a lot of benefits. Firstly, your gasoline expenses will decrease. Secondly, you can help in improving the current status of the environment. You car will not emit a large amount of greenhouse gases thereby decreasing pollution.
Mon, 18 Aug 2008: How Can We Help Preserve Our Forests
Controlling deforestation is a controversial issue these days; and the means of plotting the rate is available for man to use. However, man could be the only key for the future survival of the planet. Without much enthusiasm and care for the remaining part of nature, it is likely to flourish one day without us knowing about it.
Sun, 17 Aug 2008: Imported Water Saves Cyprus from Drought
Cyprus, island paradise, has recently been hit by a terrible drought. In fact, this drought is the worst that the island has seen in a hundred years.
Sat, 16 Aug 2008: Climate Top Tips - Surface Transport and Aviation
Climate Change touches upon just about every aspect of our lives, from home to the office to our health. Every time we use fossil fuels - to drive or to heat our homes or to fly or to cook; we are contributing to greenhouse pollution.
With these climate top tips aimed specifically at drivers and aviation, we hope to show that YOU can make a difference against climate change.
Thu, 14 Aug 2008: Green Business Practices in the Beauty Industry - Beautifying Both People and the Environment
The beauty industry, including organic skin care and cosmetic companies, has jumped on the green bandwagon, realizing it is a vitally important part of business in the future. Involving more than simply recycling, the beauty industry becomes more dedicated to environmental awareness every day.
Thu, 14 Aug 2008: Get Ready For Energy Performance Certificates
From October 2008 Energy Performance Certificates will be added to the documentation landlords will be required to provide tenants. The good news is that, costing in the region of 100 pounds, the certificates will be valid for up to 10 years.
Tue, 12 Aug 2008: Eco Friendly Gadgets Get The Green Light
Article about the sustainable and ecologically friendly options available for everyday gadgets and energy consumption.
Mon, 11 Aug 2008: Top 10 Earth Friendly Ways to Travel
As concerns about emissions and global warming increase, people are scrambling to make all of their regular activities more environmentally friendly. By keeping these Earth friendly means of travel in mind, you can take a trip and help the environment at the same time.
Sun, 10 Aug 2008: Global Destruction Due To Global Deforestation
It is almost unfeasible to calculate the consequences of humankind's diminution over the forests. The conversion of forest lands by means of human desires and actions denotes one of the huge forces in global ecological revolution and one of the great leads to biodiversity extinction.
Sun, 10 Aug 2008: The Impact of Climate Change
The planet was once protected with ancient forests; it has been a shelter to almost 50% of all the animals and plants confined in lands. Also, the worldwide population depends on them for survival. The most diverse ecological units exist in these forests, and they serve essential help to our planet especially in matters regulating the climate.
Sun, 10 Aug 2008: The Effects of Deforestation to Our Future
Ecological matters affect all life in this planet, from the negligible parasites to the human race. Slight interruption in the Earth's fragile balance can mean particular damage of the very place that embraces the lives of many species.
Sun, 10 Aug 2008: The Deforestation In Latin America
From Latin America came the topmost contributor of land scraping in the whole world. Deforestation in Latin America accounts for almost 53% of the emitted carbon dioxide in the atmospheric air. Logging in the region has become so immense that it claimed to have the highest rate in the world, and the fight of it came to be one of hardest struggles of the continent.
Sun, 10 Aug 2008: The Deforestation In Africa
Africa has been well known for its cosmic lands rich with sunlight, vegetation and the wild. Like other jungles, it is a home to millions of celebrated species. It has also become one of the greatest advertised tourist hot spots; and people came from all over the world for the mere purpose of Safari adventure.
Sat, 9 Aug 2008: The Deforestation of The Amazon
Located in the northern part of South America, the Amazon is shared by nine different countries; and one of which is Brazil. Its vast landmark stretches out to almost 60% of the Brazilian lands. Full and rich of 120 feet tall trees, and equipped with species both known and unknown to man, the Amazon forest is a home to both the human race and the animal kingdom.
Fri, 8 Aug 2008: Water Contaminants Increase Risk of Toxic Chemical-Related Deaths
Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the Clean Water Act in 1972 and the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974, water contamination still occurs. It is extremely important for individuals to know and understand the types of contaminants that may occur in order to avoid or treat any contaminations.
Fri, 18 Jul 2008: London Transport Museum reveals that the future is greener in cities
Rural lifestyles could be less environmentally sound than those of people living in cities according to London Transport Museum’s online Future Generator game, sponsored by Orange.
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