November 17th, 2008
Kitchen cabinets, furniture, perfume, even candles and air fresheners - they can all contribute to the air pollution in our homes.
Dr. Bernard Hamel, former Director for the Institute for Environmental Studies at Drexil University, estimates that the levels of potentially deadly toxins in the average American home may be five times greater than the level […]
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November 17th, 2008
The energy business has one of the longest timelines of any industry. Decisions are being made today for oil or natural gas fields that will only begin to flow fifteen years from now. A power plant approved tomorrow may be operating for half a century. And, increasingly, many of the big decisions will be measured […]
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November 17th, 2008
When it comes to energy, Brazil is on its way to becoming a “global brand.” Although the United States recently outpaced Brazil in ethanol production, Brazil is by far the leader in sugar-based ethanol. Its exports are growing, and it could become a major energy supplier to the world. But what Brazil is particularly known […]
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November 17th, 2008
The dramatic run-up in oil prices in recent years has been the subject of much attention and many headlines. What has received far less attention is another increase: the parallel rise in the costs of drilling for oil and building the infrastructure necessary to pump it out of the ground.
This surge in costs has a […]
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November 17th, 2008
Although it is much less expensive to initially get hooked into the local electric company’s grid than it is to set up and hook into wind turbines, in the long run one saves money by utilizing the wind for one’s energy needs while also becoming more independent. Not receiving an electric bill while enjoying the […]
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November 17th, 2008
In today’s world, when the concerns regarding the environment are growing, the demand for environment friendly cleaning methods is increasing. The traditional methods of cleaning such as pressure washing have come under scrutiny. Companies are turning to other more eco-friendly alternatives.
One such alternative is dry ice blasting. It is considered superior to other traditional methods […]
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November 17th, 2008
Monaco’s Prince Albert had long been thought of as a playboy while his father was the country’s leader. He was known for his carefree lifestyle, much of which he learned while attending college in the United States.
Since Prince Albert has taken over the throne in Monaco, he has changed his ways and become a leader […]
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November 17th, 2008
Ski holiday resorts all over the world are taking an active interest in the affects of global warming.
This is because global warming will have a direct impact on their business for the worst. Temperatures around the globe are expected to rise an average of 6 degrees Celsius within the next century. It may sound […]
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November 17th, 2008
Spain’s Tenerife is one of the seven Canary Islands off the coast of Africa and a favourite destination in the winter for European holidays, and the island is now looking at how it can improve it’s environmental record, in both the public and private sectors.
Tenerife and Tourism
The island of Tenerife is almost completely dependent […]
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November 17th, 2008
Air contamination control has become increasingly significant in our day-to-day lives. Polluted air is a major cause of concern for families whose members have different allergies and asthma. Hence, we should be very concerned about the quality of air that we breathe. It is difficult to eliminate all the air pollutants but air purifiers can […]
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