Tips for reducing your CO2 emissions fall into a number of categories; this article focuses on what you can do at home and in the workplace to reduce your carbon footprint. At home Simple measures could substantially reduce the emissions from your home, and save you money as well – you could currently be paying much more than you need …
Climate Change and Energy are Converging into New Era of Clean Energy
“High energy prices, climate change and energy security are converging as the new engine driving the development of clean energy,” Daniel Yergin, chairman of Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) and executive vice president, IHS Inc., said today in Washington, D.C. “There is a major shift in public opinion towards clean energy, which is being bolstered by the growing conviction that …
Climate Change: How North American Agriculture is Affected by Global Warming
When you think of global warming, you might envision dramatic scenes like melting glaciers and flooded coastlines. Agriculture is yet another area that will be seriously affected by climatic changes. Farming challenges may become even more intense. Today it is even more likely that a farmer will face droughts, floods, heat waves, and hurricanes. These types of weather events that …
Climate Change Will Inevitably Lead to Changes in The Garden
Climate change is taking its grip on our lives and that includes our gardens. So it makes sense to confront the issue and plan your garden accordingly. While some traditional plants may find the changing conditions tough to cope with others will thrive. The first thing to understand is how climate change will manifest itself. How is the weather going …
Anticipating Setbacks from Climate Bills
Score one in the corner of the environmentalists, but just add additional complications for those trying to push through climate bills to finally bring the United States into the 21st century. The massive oil spill created by the collapse of BP’s oil rig created immediate ecological and environmental concerns, but the repercussions were sure to reverberate throughout industry and government …
Climate Change to Reduce European Holidays to the Mediterranean
Climate changes directly affect tourism. Fewer people are booking flights from Europe to the Mediterranean because of these climate changes, which directly affects popular holiday spots like Majorca and Minorca. Environmental groups expect a steady decline in holiday travel via flights from Europe to the Mediterranean. How Climate Changes Impact Tourism People generally plan their holiday based on the temperature …
Solving Climate Change, CO2 reduction, Energy Bills, and Fuel Poverty Issues in ‘Hard to Heat Homes’
House warming ‘v- Global Warming “It’s the ECONOMY, stupid” is a statement that has gone into political legend. But as far a global warming is concerned we need to recognise that “It’s the HOUSE, stupid”. In fact individual homes in Western Developed Nations are responsible for up to 50% of global warming ‘ and hence climate change ‘ problems. Everyone’s …
Addressing Climate Change Requires Quiet
As the world awakens to the emergency of climate change, we must begin to look at every facet of life to see things that are right in front of us, but unobvious. CO2 and other greenhouse gases have clearly and undeniably changed our climate forever. A rise in temperatures and sea level are guaranteed at this point. The question is …