Category Archives: News And Society

Carbon Emission Facts That You Didn’t Know Before Today

Posted by on September 14, 2011 No comments
Everyone thinks they know about Carbon Emissions. Eco-conscious people think that they know all there is to know, and enviro-skeptics ignore it all as made-up codswallop anyway. But there are things that you probably don't know about carbon emissions into the atmosphere. And here are a handful of them for your perusal: The Search Engine Google Produces More Carbon Than The UN Google emits 15 million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide every year - higher than the UN's operational footprint and the emissions of the country of Laos. Just two searches is the equivalent of boiling a kettle. But don't rush to Bing straight away - Google's data centres are the most energy efficient in the search industry Liquid Fuels Account For More Emissions Than Anything Else on Earth Petrol usage is responsible Read more [...]

The Origins and Use of Wind Power

Posted by on March 27, 2011 No comments
The price of fossil fuels is increasing at an alarming rate and in addition they will not last forever. In order to tackle the problem it is imperative that we start using the many renewable energy resources provided to us by the Earth. Renewable sources such as solar power, tidal power, wave power and wind power. Wind is everywhere but how do we use it to create power? The concept of wind power goes back for 1000's of years and was used to power boats and of course sail boats are still in use today although generally not on the same scale. Vertical-axis wind mills were used in Persia as water pumps and to grind corn and it is believed that these devices could have been used as early as the 7th century. The wind power we are perhaps more familiar with would be the horizontal-axis windmill, Read more [...]

A Look At The Amazon Rainforest

Posted by on March 16, 2011 No comments
Pretty much everyone has heard of the Amazon River. What a lot of people do not know too much about is the Amazon rainforest. It is located in South American and comprises 1.7 billion acres. 1.4 billion of those acres is rain forest area. Here is an in depth look at this amazing part of the earth. The Amazon rainforest or Amazonia is also referred to as the Amazon Jungle. It includes land belonging to nine different countries. 60% of it is found in Brazil and 13% in Peru. Smaller percentages lie within the nations of Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Suriname, French Guiana and Guyana. Amazonia is the largest rain forest area in the world, making up more than half of the remaining rain forest on the planet. In addition to being the largest, the Amazon rainforest is also home to the most Read more [...]

Biodiesel Cars Are Better For the Environment

Posted by on January 18, 2011 No comments
One of the ways by which we can help with the environment is by owning and using one of those biodiesel cars. In fact, you do not even have to buy a new car to own one; you can have your car converted from a regular car fuel to a biodiesel one. There are even some cars that do not do not even need any engine modification to be able to use biodiesel fuel. So as not to surprise the engine, mix regular diesel with 20% diesel. This will not create any problems for your engine. Although, if you are interested to buy one, you can check out the World Wide Web and you will find several sites that are selling these environmentally friendly cars. Since we have made use of technology with the computers and the gadgets that we have, why not take it a little further by making use of biodiesel cars. Read more [...]

Environment Friendly Products

Posted by on January 14, 2011 No comments
August A Leo asked: The hottest issue that has captured the attention of everyone across the globe is the issue of Global Warming. After scrutinizing different researches and observations, it has been concluded that the overall temperature of the Earth is rising. Solid scientific findings have turned it from a mere theory to a harsh reality. And the worst part of this is that the bad effects of rising temperatures on eco-systems have already started to appear. In a global movement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere many initiatives are being taken both at private and government level. Many developed nations in the world have already started producing energy from eco-friendly means like solar, wind and thermal power. All these environment friendly sources Read more [...]

Saving the Environment

Posted by on January 13, 2011 No comments
Will Gerber asked: Saving the environment can be fun and does not cost too much. In fact, saving the planet can also save you tons of money if you know how to do it. Here are some ways for you to conserve precious energy and conserve money along the way. Purchase energy saving products. Replace old incandescent bulbs with flourescent ones since they reduce the energy consumption to 75 percent. Flourescent lights have lesser tendency to cause fire unlike bulbs. Use your washing machine and dish washer only when full. When using the washing machine, make sure that you have fully loaded it with its maximum capacity to fully take advantage of its use and help conserve water. Walk as much as possible and drive only when needed. If you work nearby, wake up early and walk to Read more [...]

Our Daily Choices Affect the Environment

Posted by on January 12, 2011 No comments
Matthew Richard Kerridge asked: You can use the word environment when talking about your own individual living space as well as for the planet as a whole. The latter, the natural environment, is a subject of concern to more and more people. The reason for this is that we have not been concerned enough for a long time. There is a phrase that is often quoted about visiting spaces in nature. It goes that we should take only photographs and leave only our footprints. But this is not the way we have treated our planet for some time. Though the Native Americans once acted in a way that considered the effect for seven generations, this has not been the case with cultures for many many years. We put things into the environment on a daily basis that affects it, some for good and some Read more [...]

Protecting the Environment – Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Through Your Eating Habits

Posted by on January 12, 2011 No comments
Peter J Hoffman asked: Carbon footprints lead to global warming from the emissions of the choices that we make as simple as turning a light on of off. There are various ways for an individual to decrease his or her carbon footprint effects on the environment. Most of the recommendations for reducing carbon footprints are simple such as turning off appliances that are not being used in the moment. Even your eating habits can affect global warming. In this article, you will discover how your eating habits can affect global warming through carbon footprints and what you can to reduce them. The first recommendation to diminish your carbon footprint affects is to consume less meat. If you are a vegetarian, you are on a good track to eliminating you carbon footprint in respect to Read more [...]

Environment Sustainability For The Livestock Industry

Posted by on January 11, 2011 No comments
Michael Lister asked: The Australian livestock industry spans across an incredible 47% of Australia's landmass, so has a big impact on the environmental sustainability of the country. The management practices of our farmers can either have a positive impact on our natural resources or if badly managed can have a detrimental impact. Environment degradation Australian livestock farmers haven't always managed the environment as sustainably as they do today. As with many industries there were some historical practices that we now look back on and find it hard to believe that people thought they were doing the right thing. For example, the clearing of large parts of native vegetation in southern Australia lead to some severe examples of environment degradation. The government Read more [...]

Easy Ways to Save the Environment at Work

Posted by on January 9, 2011 No comments
Tyler Chomos asked: Did you know there are ways to save the environment all around you? With just a small effort you can help save the environment every work day. There are many easy things you can do either as part of a company-wide effort or just as an individual. Does your work have a 'Green Team?' You can join it or start one yourself. A Green Team encourages management to implement policies which help the environment. Your team could audit the company's energy and waste. This is easy and 'how-to' guides are online. Introduce as many of the suggested improvements as possible. Your team can plan activities to honor 'Earth Day' like educational seminars or 'green' contests. Remember 'Spirit Week' at school? Wasn't it fun? Your team could sponsor a Green Week with 'help the Read more [...]