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Understanding Our Carbon Footprint

By: Richard Coppin | 2010-04-04 | Environmental
Climate change is a global issue which demands the immediate attention of all organizations, governments and individuals alike. Today there are forward-thinking organizations which have begun voluntarily declaring their GHG emissions for reasons such as risk management, cost reduction, brand protection, and attracting socially responsible investment. Carbon Dioxide is one the largest components of the Greenhouse Gases which is warming our planet. read more

Ecological and Environmental Footprints and Overlaps

By: Michael Cassin Clarke | 2010-04-04 | Environmental
There is an interrelationship between the supply and maintenance of basic commodities and services such as water and energy, and waste management. The failure of the supply of these basics will lead to environmental and ecological degradation and thence to food shortages. Thomas Malthus (1766-1834), the English economist, essentially related the supply of arable land to the production of food, thence to the growth of human population. Adding water availability, energy supply and waste management to the question of maintaining environmental and ecological viability and thence food supply adds other overlapping dimensions to Malthus's basic argument that the growth of the human population is unsustainable. read more

Important Information On Decreasing Your Carbon Footprint

By: GregSmith2010 | 2010-12-03 | Home improvement
Are you looking to become more environmentally friendly? Do you not know where to start, or even most of the jargon? Do not stress about it. Once you get to know the terms, you'll be right on your way to reducing your carbon footprint. read more

Carbon Footprinting Your Business - Why Do It?

By: Philip Emsley | 2010-04-04 | Business
Global businesses are under increasing pressure to improve their environmental credentials and publish their carbon emissions. But what are the benefits of doing this apart from being seen to be doing the right thing? This article discusses those reasons and suggests there are more good fundamental reasons that may help you business survive in the downturn! read more

Carbon Footprints- Everyone Should Take Individual Responsibility

By: Solar Bros | 2011-03-24 | Customer Service
A carbon footprint whether it is my carbon footprint or your carbon footprint impacts the environment and therefore it is essential that we know all that we can about carbon footprints. Now, what is a carbon footprint exactly? To answer this question, carbon footprint is an assessment of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by an individual. Everyday, everybody and every process leaves behind a carbon footprint and since this is detrimental to the environment, if each one of us were to do our carbon footprint tracking, we would be able to reduce our personal carbon footprints. This in turn, would lead to reduced global warming and protect the environment. Although carbon footprints can be applied to industrial processes, companies and prod ... solar brothers , solar power australia , solar power systems. read more

Tea's Carbon Footprint Explored

By: Jennifer Sauer | 2010-03-30 | Tea
Tea's carbon footprint has been dissected by tea industry consultant, Nigel Melican of Teacraft, Ltd. This article explores how the choices and behaviors of tea drinkers have a large impact on the environmental consequences of tea packaging, consumption, and discard. Is tea an environmental saint or sinner? Find out in this article. read more

Carbon Footprints- A Blow To The Fragile Environment

By: Solar Bros | 2011-03-24 | Customer Service
Man has not been kind to nature- the very resource which nurtures and nourishes us has been depleted at an alarming rate with no thought to future consequences and the results are now here for everyone to see; climate changes, global warming, ozone depletion, vanishing flora and fauna, dwindling natural resources are only some of the effects of environmental degradation and it will only worsen if we do not put a check on our mindless exploitation of natural resources. All the above effects are in direct consequence of man"s past and present unfriendly environmental activities and increased emissions of carbon dioxide is also its by-product. The growing concern of increased carbon dioxide emissions also known as carbon footprint is a step ... solar brothers , solar power australia , solar power systems. read more

Sustainability And Ecological Footprint

By: godsandheroesgold | 2010-09-26 | Arts & Entertainment
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Smaller Footprint, Less Impact

By: Bob K. Jent | 2010-04-04 | Environmental
Environmentalists, deeply embedded in the heated debate over drilling within the Arctic National Wildlife refuge, are up at arms mostly because of the negative effects drill sites render upon the environment and the indigenous creatures that live and migrate across this large Alaskan expanse. Looking at drill sites of the 1900s to the 1970s, it is easy to see the concern. This article details advancements that allow smaller footprints to be used in oil exploration. read more

Business Carbon Footprint Reduction

By: raja ram | 2011-06-27 | Science
It is important for all businesses to monitor their carbon footprint and reduce their emissions where possible. Providing a business is measuring their emissions, they can then learn to manage them more effectively. The management and reduction of carbon footprints can have a big impact on helping to tackle climate change. There are also opportunities to reduce your expenses and outgoings in the p read more

Solar Garden Lights – Enjoy Nature without Any Carbon Footprints

By: reynoldpowers | 2011-01-03 | Home improvement
We are living a fast paced life. Our day starts with alarm and ends with all sorts of tension about tomorrow. This form of mechanical life has given us many gifts for free like blood pressure, stress, anxiety and other tension related health issues. read more

Definition of Being Green

By: Bruce Swedal | 2010-09-17 | Environment
Going green should not just be considered a cool thing to do for the moment it should be a permanent lifestyle change. Due to increasing concerns of global warming the act of living a green lifestyle is growing in popularity. read more

What is a Carbon Footprint

By: Amanda J Smith | 2010-04-02 | Environmental
The term Carbon Footprint is commonly used for the impact which the activities of the human beings have on the environment. The Carbon Footprint basically relates to our activities and the green house gases that are released as a result of our everyday activities. These gases ultimately contribute towards increasing the greenhouse effect, and hence the climate of not only a region but the entire planet is affected and the health and survival of the planet is put at stake. read more

Candels: A Brief Definition

By: mike rosales | 2011-12-02 | Crafts
Candels are of course created mainly of wax but there are many various kinds of wax you can purchase and are usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned as to give light, heat or scent or for celebration or votive purposes. read more

How To Reduce Carbon Footprint

By: Edmund Brunetti | 2011-09-08 | Environment
In order to understand the full impact of global warming on the planet, we need to know what causes global warming. The main reason for global warming is the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. read more