Jan 9
A typical CPU/monitor combination sends 1,000 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere every year and 15 such systems generate as much carbon emissions as a mid-size car each year. In total, desktops, laptops, printer and all other IT equipment account for 9 percent of all energy consumed by businesses and that figure just balloons for [...]
Jan 8
The Arctic Ocean is becoming more active as the region continues to lose sea ice at an alarming rate. This typically quiet ocean has started churning and mixing more than usual, according to a study published in the latest issue of Geophysical Research Letters. Scientists are concerned that these changes in ocean movement could be speeding up [...]
Dec 7
Image via Wikipedia 1750 — Before Industrial Revolution, atmosphere holds 280 parts per million of heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2). 1898 — Swedish scientist Svante Ahrrenius calculates that CO2 from coal and oil burning will warm the planet. 1955 — U.S. scientist Charles Keeling finds atmospheric CO2 has risen to 315 parts per million. 1971 — [...]
Dec 5
David Miliband, The UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Ed Miliband, the UK Secretary of State of Energy and Climate Change publicly released a world map developed by the UK Met Office Hadley Centre, showing the implications for the world of four degrees of warming. The development of the map involved senior scientists [...]
Nov 10
If just 25% of US families used 10 fewer plastic bags a month, we would save over 2.5 billion bags a year. One ton of carbon dioxide that is released in the air can be prevented by replacing every 75 watt light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs. Deserts are advancing and taking over the land. [...]
Nov 5
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is estimated to be twice the size of Texas.
Oct 31
India is fast emerging as a frontrunner in terms of harnessing renewable energy resources. It has been ranked No.1, on par with the US, in annual solar power generation, while it claims the fifth spot in wind power generation. India also makes it to a credible fourth position for scope, space and facilities allotted for [...]
Sep 22
Recycling scrap metal reduces greenhouse gas emissions and uses less energy than making metal from virgin ore. The amount of energy saved using various recycled metals compared to virgin ore is up to: – 92 percent for aluminum – 90 percent for copper – 56 percent for steel Source
Sep 9
The amount of lost energy from throwing away recyclable commodities such as aluminum cans and newspapers is equivalent to the annual output of 15 power plants. The energy savings applies to all recycling sectors: Aluminum. Recycling of aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy required to make the same amount of aluminum from its virgin [...]
Sep 7
Seattle economist Jeffrey Morris estimated that manufacturing one ton of office and computer paper with recycled paper stock can save nearly 3,000 kilowatt hours over the same ton of paper made with virgin wood products. A ton of soda cans made with recycled aluminum saves an amazing 21,000 kilowatt hours by reducing the virgin bauxite [...]
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