September 20, 2008
Just how serious is your carbon footprint? We keep on hearing on how to renew our ways but apparently most of us don’t even know what carbon footprints are about. Sure we all know that it has something to do with global warming, climate chance and renewed resources. But as far as becoming socially responsible people, it would be best to check out these sites so we can have an idea of our shortcomings towards a greener world to live in.
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September 8, 2008
If you think carbon emissions are primarily caused by gas-belching vehicles then guess again. This time around, even the standard gas-powered home mowers need to watch out as there are new emission rules that will be enforced to lower the emissions that they cause each time home owners decide to have their lawns trimmed.
Beginning in 2011, new gas-powered lawn and garden equipment of less than 25 horsepower will be required to reduce emissi
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June 10, 2008
Old computers and peripherals have become a growing concern for most people who want to dispose of these technology gadgets. While many try to get rid of them the natural way, like donating them to schools for the use of the youth, it just remains that they will still come to a point where definite disposal will be needed.
Computers and gadgets are no doubt rampant when it comes to demand and use. The fast changing times of having to upgrade an
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May 22, 2008
I just read the scariest post evah, lawyer guy Al Nye writes in his blog, that a chief energy advisor mentions that the gas prices we are seeing today of $4- $5 per gallon of gas, are in the near future gonna be known as “the good ole days”.
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$12 to $15 per gallon of gas. Those are insane numbers, and all heck is going to break loose, if gallon prices went up that high. I shudder to think what will happen to the wo
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May 15, 2008
Sir Paul McCartney has a reputation as being very green and eco friendly, yet in his life time he must have flown thousands and thousands of miles all around the world, but we forgive him because he is now making up for it by promoting a green life style. Even the car that he drives is ultra green, the Lexus LS 600h is the ultimate green driving machine.
Now being a star and a knight, Lexus thought that this would be a good idea to actually give
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March 22, 2008
Whether you run a restaurant or a dry cleaner, there are things you can do to lower your carbon footprint. It all starts by taking an assessment of your enterprise and looking around at your various departments. You can do a complete overhaul, or you can start small and build from there.
Educate yourself on green issues and research possible solutions and providers. When you go green it imparts a message of sustainability that will grab the inter
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February 7, 2008
As far as the state of the planet is concerned, we can all look at ourselves once we want to find out who is to blame is concerned. We have been experiencing changes in our weather and while we may find ourselves in urban places that may seem far from harm, we have to consider the Arctic regions which cannot have the same flexibility as far as climate changes are concerned.
Notching up the temperature can prove to be dangerous and once that hap
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January 14, 2008
Apparently, it is no longer a world where flashy cars are the first thing that people want to consider. It is now an age where people have to be wise when purchasing a brand new car and one of the key attributes is fuel efficiency. It is evident that most of these conditions stem from the fact that people today are increasingly aware of the threat of greenhouse gases and pollution and paired with the strict compliance standards that has been peg
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January 13, 2008
Global Warming is indeed at the palm of our hands and apparently to be able to do something about it lies heavily on every being living in this earth. We are responsible for making the whole global warming issue a serious one. Now we find ourselves scrambling for opportunities to ensure that our world does not go to waste.
People like Chris Dodd and Al Gore are doing something about it. Are you doing your own little way of helping the environmen
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January 12, 2008
We all hear it but are we really into it when we talk about knowing what carbon fooprints really are? Apparently, we all just get in with the times and try to mix in whenever it is mentioned but understanding what it really is should be something worth tackling.
The funny thing about it is that while we claim to understand it, it holds true that we are doing the invisible necessities in allowing it to grow.
CarbonFootprint.com describes it as
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December 31, 2007
It has been normal practice for people to use fireworks to welcome the usher in of the New Year. However, while fireworks are expected to be awesome and a traditional way, it has likewise been usual to expect fireworks smoke after all of them have lit.
We all know that pollution has been a problem besetting us and fireworks are one of the contributing factors that have become an add-on to the problem. Local authorities in countries like the Phi
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December 26, 2007
It is indeed the season to be merry and feasting but while we are experiencing this privilege, we also must take responsibility in the aftermaths that may occur during and after the Christmas season. We find ourselves in the midst of a lot of food and activities in line with the holidays and while most would just love to savor the moment, it would be best to consider the carbon footprints generated from it.
The food we prepare alone carries the
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November 24, 2007
It may surprise you to hear that a bottle found on the east coast of the states has a smaller carbon footprint when it comes from France, than the equivalent bottle that has been shipped in from California.
The is strange yet surprises announcement comes from Tyler Colman, from DrVino.com who has studied the way that a bottle of wine is transported, and apparently because of the wine from France is transported in containers it works out better
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