Carbon dioxide is the most prevalent of the greenhouse gases. A by-product of coal plants, CO2 rises up into the atmosphere and traps heat from escaping our planet, thus contributing to global warming. The state of Pennsylvania is the third largest contributor to global warming in the U.S., and alone accounts for 1 percent of the world’s annual CO2 emissions.
Recent studies have determined that the state of Maine has been one of the worst contributors to global warming—not just nationally, but globally. Data taken from 1960 to 2005 indicate that Maine topped 114 of 184 countries in greenhouse gas production. International environmental group Greenpeace concluded that although Maine ranked just 30th among U.S.
Did you know the transportation sector contributes more carbon dioxide than any other sector? With the focus on “green” this and “green” that, you’d think that this area would benefit the most from new technologies.
This past April, the NBA announced its first NBA Green Week during the week of April 2-10th. In partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Green Week
The word “efficient” made it into the 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., the Associated Press reported. The national contest wraps up May 28.
Can you spell “energy efficiency?”
LONDON – While speaking to climate experts and thought leaders in London yesterday, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recommended painting roofs and paved surfaces white to cut heat absorption and carbon emissions, the Times newspaper reported.
I’m sure we all spend at least part of our workdays in the same manner; surfing around online on different websites, trying to pass the time. Well, don’t let anyone tell you that it isn’t productive because I found a goldmine of wonderful when I stumbled upon the Animal Rescue Site .
COPENHAGEN – More than 500 leaders of the world’s top companies met in Denmark over the weekend at the World Business Summit on Climate Change to discuss how businesses can help in solving climate change and to urge aggressive emissions reduction goals to governments negotiating the next international climate treaty at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in December 2009 in
In an effort to make my home environment more green, I am boycotting plastic food containers. I have been reading about the possible harmful effects of the chemical BPA (Bisphenol A), and that the chemical could promote breast cancer cell growth in people.
One of the simplest ways to save money as well as free up a couple of hours each week, is to plan what food you will purchase at the grocery store or market.
