Environment

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Causes and Organizations, Nature

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Monaco Tells The Rich - Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - The world's top playground for the rich, and where quite a few of them live too, is trying to get their wealthy residents to reduce their carbon footprint. In the land of Ferraris, superyachts and the Monaco Grand Prix the leadership is coming from the very top. (Environment)

Super Yacht Show Has No Carbon Footprint For 2007 - Wealthy company owners will soon be visiting Monaco again for the superyacht show, a unique annual event in the yachting calendar. While millionaires and billionaires sip champagne and ponder buying a yacht that would be beyond the reach of mere lottery winners, the organisers have successfully made past events carbon neutral. (Environment)

Surprising Sources of CO2 Worldwide - We all think about cars as the CO2 culprit. But that isn't the whole story. (Environment)

Compressed Air Flow Meter: No More Loss - Many people try to save much money when it comes to compressed air. Indeed, this is a very true situation, because compressed air is one of the most expensive forms of energy out there. (Environment)

Dry Ice Blasting- A New Revolution in Industrial Cleaning - Eco-friendly cleaning methods are fast becoming the norm today, replacing traditional methods. Dry ice blasting is one such environment-friendly cleaning method which has become popular in a cross-section of industries such as automotive, power, aviation, plastics, etc. due to its multiple benefits. This article discusses the basics of dry ice blasting and how it is applied as a safer alternative. (Environment)

How to Offset the Cost of Solar Panels - Solar energy is a particularly attractive alternative to petroleum dependence. Solar energy is a clean, reliable and endlessly renewable energy source, and new technology has made it more affordable than ever to homes and businesses. Even so, the initial cost of buying and installing a solar energy system can be daunting. (Environment)

Commentary: Yergin Sees Clear Road Ahead For More Fuel-Efficient Cars - This week, legislation will emerge from committee, and almost certainly soon head to the floor of the U.S. Senate. It might not get that much notice in itself, but it ought to, because it tells you how much has changed on energy issues. (Environment)

Logistic And Woodpellets Complex And Stringent Requirements - The transportation issues associated with carrying wood pellets has necessitated a code of standards. These norms are needed in order to ensure the wood pellets remain durable and are transported safely without damage. (Environment)

Texas Considers Alternative Fuels In The Face of Oil Prices: A Run-Down of Choices - The dramatic rise in oil prices over the past few years has generated a lot of attention for alternative fuels and alternatively powered vehicles. Environmentalists hail it as the beginning of a revolution and a natural consequence of using non-renewable resources with abandon. (Environment)

Thinking Through Recycling Myths - It's easy to get misinformation about recycling. It's one of the steps people think of when they think about the environment, but one of the most confusing to take action on. (Environment)