Total US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7,075.6 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2006, a decrease of 1.5% from the 2005 level, … Total US Greenhouse Gas Emissions In 2006 Down 1.5% From 2005; Transportation Sector Up 0.5%Read more
Environment
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Climate injustice in India
Global average CO2 emission is 5.03 tones. India’s per capita CO2 emission is 1.67 tones. Rich people in India who has income above Rs 30000/- … Climate injustice in IndiaRead more
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What Drought? Palm Beach Is an Island of Green
The American Southeast has been suffering from one of its worst droughts in years. But you wouldn’t know it from looking at the emerald-green estates … What Drought? Palm Beach
Is an Island of GreenRead more
Posted inBicycle / Transportation
In Copenhagen Bicycles Overtake Cars
As a result of half a century of planning, Copenhagen has achieved a fabulous cycling goal – during the morning rush hour more bikes and … In Copenhagen Bicycles Overtake CarsRead more
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Warning sign
Seen On A Draw Bridge in Amsterdam http://www.woostercollective.com/2007/10/seen_on_a_draw_bridge_in_amsterdam.html NB: To get Malayalam version, add ml to the begining of URL and refresh the browser.
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Rapid cooling of earth by volcanic eruption
1. Volcanic ashes covers earth’s atmosphere reducing the sunlight on earth. 2. Sulphur dioxide from volcanic eruption reacts with water vapour in upper atmosphere and … Rapid cooling of earth by volcanic eruptionRead more
Posted inCO2
Carbon Dioxide Production Much Faster than Originally Anticipated
About all that carbon dioxide we’ve been spewing into the atmosphere – yeah, it’s worse than we thought. That seems to be the main take-away … Carbon Dioxide Production Much Faster than Originally AnticipatedRead more
Posted inAutomobiles / Transportation
IC Engine Automobile : 15% fuel-to-wheel efficiency
Today’s efficiency situation: FUEL 100% PUSHING THE PISTONS 35% OVERCOMING ENGINE FRICTION AND PUMPING THE AIR AND FUEL (typical US driving condition) 20% Are we … IC Engine Automobile : 15% fuel-to-wheel efficiencyRead more
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Green weddings
Green weddings seem to be all the rage these days, and the trend seems to be growing around the world. The picture above is of … Green weddingsRead more
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World Carfree Day
Every September 22, people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to remind the world that we don’t have … World Carfree DayRead more