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Carbon footprint and broadcasting

Grace — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:33:00 +0000

As our awareness of the phenomenon of global warming increases, our awareness also rises of the different factors that contribute adversely to the increase of carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. The level of carbon dioxide emissions created, due to individual, domestic, corporate or industrial activities over regular periods of time, is what is referred [...]

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Personal carbon footprint

Grace — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:35:00 +0000

Environmentalists have been calling on the United States to make an effort in reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions the entire nation is releasing into the atmosphere. The federal government, under the leadership of President Barack Obama, has heard this call and promised to make the entire nation green by the end of his [...]

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A Carbon Footprint Questionnaire

Grace — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:06:00 +0000

People should be aware of their carbon footprints. In this way, they’ll know what to do to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide expelled into the atmosphere. Do you know how one’s carbon footprint is measured? You can learn more about this issue by answering a carbon footprint questionnaire. What are the steps you can [...]

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Carbon footprint of bottled water

Grace — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:08:00 +0000

In case the term is new to you, “carbon footprint” is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions an individual or corporation generates from its daily activities, such as transportation, the products we buy, and methods used in our homes or businesses. The amount of ones carbon footprint can be reduced by changing one’s lifestyle [...]

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Carbon footprint offset

Grace — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:49:00 +0000

At present, home owners are becoming more aware of their carbon footprint and its importance to the welfare of the planet. The term “carbon footprint” pertains to the amount of carbon dioxide that’s released into the atmosphere due to the consumption of fossil fuel. Energy is important, but conventional sources emit a huge amount of [...]

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Your carbon footprint and aluminum

Grace — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:45:00 +0000

Some say that global pollution could have been prevented if we only knew about our carbon footprint and how to reduce it. It is said that polar ice caps would have not melted and oceans have not risen. When you know your carbon footprint, you’ll be able to understand your emission level, think of plans [...]

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Corporate carbon footprint

Grace — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:02:26 +0000

Some say that concern for the environment begins at home. But this doesn’t excuse commercial entities from the issue. They also have the responsibility to take care of the planet. Global pollution and other environmental concerns should be taken in consideration in everything we do. Environmentalists are calling for the decrease of one’s carbon footprint. [...]

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Low carbon footprint building structures

Grace — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:51:42 +0000

It’s not just human activities that emit carbon to the atmosphere. Even inanimate objects such as building structures have carbon footprint embedded in them. Low carbon footprint building structures are usually made of wood. But once wood is mixed with other building materials, one can observe a reduction in carbon emissions. Green designs also utilize [...]

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The Carbon footprint Calculator

Grace — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:27:20 +0000

Each day, more and more carbon dioxide is being emitted into the atmosphere. That should not be a surprise, what with all the cars on the road; gas heaters within businesses and homes; and fossil fuel consumption from factories. You could check the amount your exposure to greenhouse gases with the use of a carbon [...]

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Carbon Footprint and Solar Energy

Grace — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:44:25 +0000

Most electric utilities across the globe have decided to switch to, or at least incorporate solar power into, their services, in an attempt to minimize their carbon footprints. This is just one of several options available for those who wish to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emission in the atmosphere. Everyone should do their [...]

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