Nope, the world will go on, no matter how much CO2 we emit, no matter how many plastic bags we throw away, no matter how many rainforests we destroy, no matter how many nuclear bombs we “test”. The planet won’t alter course, won’t implode or fall out of the sky, won’t, in short, bat an eyelash.
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A green critique of economics.
Everything you ever wanted to know about biodiesel. While biodiesel is easily the most popular alternative fuel available, it’s commonly misunderstood or misrepresented by inaccurate information. Since the most frequent question I get is, “So what exactly is biodiesel, anyway?“, I decided to write a tome covering all the basics—a one stop shop for all your biodiesel- related questions.
A site for discussion and headlines about solar energy, using the Squidoo.com lens format, with a guestbook for comments and feedback.
The California Air Resources Board has decided to kill off the electric car again also the hydrogen vehicle in favor of plug-in hybrids. The result will be dirtier air, less investment in future technology and more dependence upon foreign oil than was offered under their previous plan.
According to the UN, more than half of the world will be living with water shortages in the next 50 years.One solution to the growing problem is reclaiming and recycling water instead of disposing it into oceans and rivers. Using new technology, agrowing number of communities in the U.S. are starting to reuse and recycle water.
While virtually everyone is familiar with the use of biodiesel as a substitute for diesel fuel, there are a few novel uses that may not have crossed your radar. Biodiesel can produce hydrogen, clean up oil spills, degrease your tools, heat your home, and more.
Domestic Water measuring unit is a device that can be attached to standard tap and shower fittings in our homes. The unit accurately measures the water consumption from a single outlet and by increases user awareness may help reduces water consumption.
As a web developer, you probably assume that your work is pretty environmentally friendly. Check out this collection to find tools and resources that will help you minimize your impact on the environment in web development and beyond.
An ongoing series about how to design a system to share goods that you probably shouldn't be buying -- clothes swaps, DVD and game rentals, freecycling and other networks. The more people share, the less they buy, so these systems let you reduce energy consumption and cut back on landfill use. Big self-promotion disclaimer -- I'm the author of this series!
Panelists in this session argue that global crises related to the escalating demand and inadequate supply of fresh water are as urgent as - yet more vexing and complicated than - efforts to tackle climate change. There is broad recognition today that water stress poses a risk to economic growth, human rights, health, safety and national security.
Every Christmas we see advert after advert pushing rubbish that will be lucky to see the next Christmas - and maybe that's what the reatailers are after. After Christmas we are left craving the real happiness that has long eluded us in our search for commercial Nirvana, and in its wake a planet that has fewer resources left for the following year.
Purveyors of credit card offers, home equity loans and "urgent" envelopes beware.
As ski resorts, dive spots, popular summer retreats and other destinations degrade, tourism experts warn of big changes ahead. One group is even proposing a lottery system to allow access to sensitive destinations, in an effort to keep them from getting ruined.
On October 15th - Blog Action Day, bloggers around the web will unite to put a single important issue on everyone's mind. In its inaugural year, Blog Action Day will be coordinating bloggers to tackle the issue of the environment. The Blog Action Day organizers have compiled this list of resources to assist bloggers in crafting their environmental message.
