<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Energy &#38; Environmental News &#187; environmental</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/category/environmental/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com</link>
	<description>Energy &#38; Environmental News Blog</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:39:13 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Seeking Different Materials To Recycle &#8211; Look No Further</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/seeking-different-materials-to-recycle-look-no-further/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/seeking-different-materials-to-recycle-look-no-further/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Max Marston</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plastic recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waste management]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/seeking-different-materials-to-recycle-look-no-further/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Plastic waste is a main cause for excessive water and soil pollution. <a href="http://www.wastecare.co.uk/plastic/" target="_blank"> Plastic recycling </a> is considered to be the greatest solution to decrease plastic waste in the environment. This method is the process of breaking down the scrap and wastes of plastic to recover useful materials for the manufacturing industry. After several resins and chemical structures in the plastic are melted during the recycling process, new fibres can be developed. Recycling outdated plastic products requires less energy than manufacturing original plastic products.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/good-reasons-to-recycle-paper/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Good Reasons To Recycle Paper'>Good Reasons To Recycle Paper</a> <small>We all know that we should be recycling the paper...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/02/being-an-environmentally-aware-company/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Being An Environmentally Aware Company'>Being An Environmentally Aware Company</a> <small>It is a fact that companies who take a clean...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/recycling-is-the-law-learn-to-manage-your-waste-wisely/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely'>Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely</a> <small>The impact of human activity on the environment has resulted...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Plastic waste is a main cause for excessive water and soil pollution. <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wastecare.co.uk/plastic/"  target="_blank"> Plastic recycling </a></noindex> is considered to be the greatest solution to decrease plastic waste in the environment. This method is the process of breaking down the scrap and wastes of plastic to recover useful materials for the manufacturing industry. After several resins and chemical structures in the plastic are melted during the recycling process, new fibres can be developed. Recycling outdated plastic products requires less energy than manufacturing original plastic products.</p>
<p>People may not give a second thought about what happens to the plastic they recycle and do not realise many household items, used daily, are made from these recycled materials. Examples of plastic items we could use daily: Some handles of fridges and grips of cooking pans are mainly plastic The buttons on your clothes and some clothing (polyester) are made out of PET plastic Telephones and mobiles and many more items&#8230;</p>
<p>Harmful effects of plastic in the environment: Plastic bags do not look good littered throughout the environment. Some plastics are not biodegradable. Plastic materials can cause animals harm, from choking and ingestion.</p>
<p>Benefits of recycling plastic to environment: Leads to oil conservation: Recycling of plastic helps in saving 4 barrels of oil compared to manufacturing new, original plastic. Helps in conserving our energy: Recycling plastic saves 12,000 BTUs (British Thermal Unit) when one pound of PET bottles are recycled and requires less energy than producing new plastics.</p>
<p>The following is an instance of the process of recycling involving plastic milk jugs. The jugs are removed from other plastics first, and then cleaned and ground down. The next step is to melt all the pieces down and once this is done, the pieces are guided through an extruder to produce rectangular shapes. The consistency of the recycled plastic when it is coming out of the extruder is somewhat reminiscent of play dough. This new plastic material is sent through jets of water to keep it cool and stop it rising like bread dough. This step is repeated after being air-dried for a time, to make sure the plastic is okay for the next stage. This plastic lumber can now be processed into various objects.</p>
<p>Though this process has many advantages, it is a complex procedure. Types and colours of plastics are required to be sorted appropriately, which can be monotonous for workers and as the material is not worth as much as brand new, it is less profitable also. People should still be educated to recycle plastics despite these negatives as the positives far outweigh them.</p>
<p>If you found this article about plastic recycling useful, you may be interested in Max Marston&#8217;s other article about <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wastecare.co.uk/paper/"  target="_blank"> paper recycling </a></noindex> found here &#8211; http://remade.info/2010/07/16/recycling-isnt-just-for-glass-and-plastic-recycle-paper-too/</p>
<p>Visit http://www.wastecare.co.uk/ for all your waste management needs, including paper, plastic and <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.wastecare.co.uk/metal/"  target="_blank"> metal recycling </a></noindex></p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/good-reasons-to-recycle-paper/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Good Reasons To Recycle Paper'>Good Reasons To Recycle Paper</a> <small>We all know that we should be recycling the paper...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/02/being-an-environmentally-aware-company/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Being An Environmentally Aware Company'>Being An Environmentally Aware Company</a> <small>It is a fact that companies who take a clean...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/recycling-is-the-law-learn-to-manage-your-waste-wisely/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely'>Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely</a> <small>The impact of human activity on the environment has resulted...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/seeking-different-materials-to-recycle-look-no-further/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Appreciating The Government Incentive Benefits Of Utilizing Solar Power Now From Sunfusion Solar</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/appreciating-the-government-incentive-benefits-of-utilizing-solar-power-now-from-sunfusion-solar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/appreciating-the-government-incentive-benefits-of-utilizing-solar-power-now-from-sunfusion-solar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:15:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Witherspoon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clean energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar power]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/appreciating-the-government-incentive-benefits-of-utilizing-solar-power-now-from-sunfusion-solar/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The government incentive benefits of utilizing solar power are only part of the exciting news about the growth of this industry around the world.This technology, which started in outer space, has come into its own by way of Japan, Germany, and the United States. These countries have sponsored incentive programs, developed markets, and supported the use of solar energy for public projects, commercial enterprises, and private homes.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/advice-on-getting-a-solar-power-grant/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Advice On Getting A Solar Power Grant'>Advice On Getting A Solar Power Grant</a> <small>The importance of renewable energy sources shouldn't be understated, especially...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/massive-tax-breaks-for-solar-power-for-homes-investors/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Massive Tax Breaks For Solar Power For Homes Investors'>Massive Tax Breaks For Solar Power For Homes Investors</a> <small>Like all government tax incentive schemes, you should be sure...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/home-based-solar-power-systems-reduce-electricity-bills-having-a-domestic-solar-power-system/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Home-Based Solar Power Systems &#8211; Reduce Electricity Bills Having A Domestic Solar Power System'>Home-Based Solar Power Systems &#8211; Reduce Electricity Bills Having A Domestic Solar Power System</a> <small>Domestic Solar Power Systems permit you to generate free electricity...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The government incentive benefits of utilizing solar power are only part of the exciting news about the growth of this industry around the world.This technology, which started in outer space, has come into its own by way of Japan, Germany, and the United States. These countries have sponsored incentive programs, developed markets, and supported the use of solar energy for public projects, commercial enterprises, and private homes.</p>
<p>In the United States, those who install solar converters in their homes and places of business are rewarded by tax credits, exemption from some taxes and property assessments, and sometimes have their costs covered by government grants. The incentives start at the national level, but are usually administered by state or even county agencies. All tax payers can deduct some of their system installation costs from the tax they would otherwise pay. Large projects like powering a school or a hospital with energy from the sun can qualify for grants, and there are programs for low income families and small business as well.</p>
<p>Federal Tax credits offset the cost of purchasing and installing a solar system, with ever changing &#8216;caps&#8217; or limits to the amount of income tax that can be waived. These tax credits can amount to 30% of the total cost, so they are significant. There may be a similar program in your state for credits on state income taxes.</p>
<p>Tax credits are savings, in that they lower the tax liability of the taxpayer. Exemptions are up front savings, as when no sales tax is collected on solar components and services. The new energy system may be exempt from property tax assessment, too. Contractors, government officials, and tax experts can tell you what is offered in your region.</p>
<p>Grant money comes directly from the government to the recipient, not in the form of paying less tax. The government subsidizes all or part of your cost of converting to solar power. Sometimes help is in the form of low interest loans, paid back as monthly additions to utility bills. Grants and loans are offered to private businesses and sometimes to citizens who qualify under the social service guidelines. There may also be rebates from utility companies, for the purchase and installation of solar appliances or arrays.</p>
<p>As the governments around the world line up in support of using of solar energy, the number of users will grow, expanding the market and making the technology ever more affordable. The recession has slowed the spread of solar power, but the industry is bouncing back as concern over greenhouse gases grows. It is estimated that the world could get more than half of its energy from solar power one day in the not so far off future.</p>
<p>As the market grows, and the technology advances to new heights of efficiency, investment opportunities grow as well. In addition, the alternative use of energy from the sun, together with occasional contributions from individual power plants to the community power supply, lowers the cost of electricity for all of us. These are little understood but important additional incentives that affect all of us, as we all share in the economy and in the quality of the environment. So whether you install solar power and have a lower tax bill (as well as an increase in the value of your house), or simply see a small reduction in your electric bill, remember to thank the powers that be in your government for proactive thinking.</p>
<p>Government incentive benefits of utilizing solar power are having a significant effect on the implementation of this space age technology a whole lot closer to home.</p>
<p>For additional information and questions about <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sunfusionsolar.com" >SunFusion Solar</a></noindex> and <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sunfusionsolar.com" >Government Solar Incentives</a></noindex> please see the SunFusion Solar group at www.sunfusionsolar.com</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/advice-on-getting-a-solar-power-grant/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Advice On Getting A Solar Power Grant'>Advice On Getting A Solar Power Grant</a> <small>The importance of renewable energy sources shouldn't be understated, especially...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/massive-tax-breaks-for-solar-power-for-homes-investors/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Massive Tax Breaks For Solar Power For Homes Investors'>Massive Tax Breaks For Solar Power For Homes Investors</a> <small>Like all government tax incentive schemes, you should be sure...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/home-based-solar-power-systems-reduce-electricity-bills-having-a-domestic-solar-power-system/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Home-Based Solar Power Systems &#8211; Reduce Electricity Bills Having A Domestic Solar Power System'>Home-Based Solar Power Systems &#8211; Reduce Electricity Bills Having A Domestic Solar Power System</a> <small>Domestic Solar Power Systems permit you to generate free electricity...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/appreciating-the-government-incentive-benefits-of-utilizing-solar-power-now-from-sunfusion-solar/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Socially Responsible Investing In The Environment</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/socially-responsible-investing-in-the-environment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/socially-responsible-investing-in-the-environment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:23:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Earth News Media</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Pollution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[climate change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eco Friendly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environmental issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Global Warming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ozone depletion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wind power]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/socially-responsible-investing-in-the-environment/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For a very long time, money used for good will was called charity, while money used to earn more money was called investing. That's not the case anymore.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/the-advantages-of-companies-using-compaction-equipment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Advantages Of Companies Using Compaction Equipment'>The Advantages Of Companies Using Compaction Equipment</a> <small>Throughout history, manufacturing companies and heavy industry have been the...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/reasons-for-companies-to-use-compaction-and-recycling-equipment-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment'>Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment</a> <small>The largest environmental polluters in today's world are industrial corporations....</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/reasons-for-companies-to-use-compaction-and-recycling-equipment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment'>Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment</a> <small>The largest environmental polluters in today's world are industrial corporations....</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For a very long time, money used for good will was called charity, while money used to earn more money was called investing. That&#8217;s not the case anymore.</p>
<p>Nowadays, the two ideas are combining into a financial area called socially responsible investing. And both investors and mutual fund managers are figuring out that this new idea can be very rewarding, as well as do some good for the environment and society.</p>
<p>&#8220;Socially responsible investing means you don&#8217;t have to compromise your own personal beliefs to make money on Wall Street&#8230; whatever those beliefs are,&#8221; states Bob Guthrie, who is an investment broker with A.G. Edwards in Burlington, Vt.</p>
<p>The idea of selectively choosing stocks for social reasons dates back to the early 1900s, Guthrie said, when church members banded together and refused to invest in tobacco or alcohol companies. The trend continued with investors dodging corporations involved in the Vietnam War, he added, and most recently revolved around companies investing in South Africa.</p>
<p>But growth in this type of investing has mushroomed during the past few years as more and more investors have moved social consciousness into the mainstream of investing. And the impact is being felt.</p>
<p>With help from stockholders, business practices concerning the environment are starting to change, said Rob Kruger, vice president of portfolio management at Progressive Asset Management. While the issues may vary, he said companies are realizing they will suffer if they aren&#8217;t viewed as being socially responsible.</p>
<p>Kruger said, &#8220;As this investing community continues to grow, a lot of proposals are being addressed by investors at annual shareholder meetings. A whole spectrum of issues and activities is now being put forward.&#8221;</p>
<p>As part of its operation, Progressive Asset Management conducts research for socially responsible and eco-friendly mutual funds. The firm screens companies for environmental problems or nuclear involvement&#8230; whatever social issues their clients want investigated.</p>
<p>&#8220;As time flies, companies are becoming more and more cooperative with us,&#8221; Kruger said. &#8220;Many of them are now very eager to talk about these social and environmental issues.&#8221;</p>
<p>Guthrie agrees that American corporations and business practices are aware of stockholders who are very concerned with social and environmental responsibility.</p>
<p>He advises, &#8220;Make sure your hard-earned money is not invested in companies with little concern for the environment. Keep these things in mind when you invest and the corporations will do the same too.</p>
<p>Earth News Media is proud to sponsor <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sacredseedlings.com" >global reforestation</a></noindex> as well as help <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.greenercities.org" >green communities</a></noindex> with their recycling programs, eco-tourism, water conservation and other environmental topics.</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/the-advantages-of-companies-using-compaction-equipment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Advantages Of Companies Using Compaction Equipment'>The Advantages Of Companies Using Compaction Equipment</a> <small>Throughout history, manufacturing companies and heavy industry have been the...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/reasons-for-companies-to-use-compaction-and-recycling-equipment-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment'>Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment</a> <small>The largest environmental polluters in today's world are industrial corporations....</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/reasons-for-companies-to-use-compaction-and-recycling-equipment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment'>Reasons For Companies To Use Compaction And Recycling Equipment</a> <small>The largest environmental polluters in today's world are industrial corporations....</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/socially-responsible-investing-in-the-environment/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What We Can Do To Help Protect Our Environment</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/what-we-can-do-to-help-protect-our-environment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/what-we-can-do-to-help-protect-our-environment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cassy Slingland</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[earth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[planet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pollution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recycle]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/what-we-can-do-to-help-protect-our-environment/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you would like your planet to be a safer and healthier place, follow this useful advice.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/helping-the-environment-by-using-a-water-filtration-system/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Helping The Environment By Using A Water Filtration System'>Helping The Environment By Using A Water Filtration System</a> <small>The environment has been drastically affected by waste over the...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/our-daily-choices-affect-the-environment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: You Can Protect the Environment'>You Can Protect the Environment</a> <small>You can use the word environment when talking about your...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/seeking-different-materials-to-recycle-look-no-further/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Seeking Different Materials To Recycle &#8211; Look No Further'>Seeking Different Materials To Recycle &#8211; Look No Further</a> <small>Plastic waste is a main cause for excessive water and...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want your planet to be a safer and healthier place, follow this useful advice.</p>
<p>As an alternative of plastic baggage, try cloth baggage for carrying groceries and the like. You will use fewer plastic bags, and these bags are far stronger and will carry more groceries.</p>
<p>Purchase rechargeable batteries instead of disposable ones. Rechargeable batteries may be a little expensive however in the long run you&#8217;ll be saving more since you do not have to keep on buying more.</p>
<p>Try to shop smart. Only buy essentials, and try not to waste food or energy. Purchase in bulk as much as possible, so that you&#8217;re using less packaging overall on your food.</p>
<p>Before bringing glass, aluminum, and plastic containers to the recycling center, wash them first.</p>
<p>Use fabric towels instead of paper towels to reduce waste.</p>
<p>Let companies that send you unwanted catalogues and other spam know that you don&#8217;t want to receive them anymore.</p>
<p>Whenever you can, try to avoid utilizing plastic supplies, except for reusable plastic containers that can store food; this will help you not waste money and resources on plastic wrap and other inefficient ways of keeping food fresh for the next time you eat them.</p>
<p>If you have a baby, try reverting to the standard method of using fabric diapers. This saves you a lot of money and saves space within the landfill.</p>
<p>Did you know that if we could collect and recycle a ton of paper, probably the most common materials we use every day, we&#8217;d save as many as 17 trees from the ax? An excellent recycling challenge in your home or community is a paper drive.</p>
<p>Read news online instead of buying newspapers.</p>
<p>With plastic bottles, the chemicals within the materials can get into our drinking water. Because of this, use glass bottles whenever possible.</p>
<p>So remember these tips and help keep the environment clean for our children&#8217;s future.</p>
<p>I really hope you got some good info from this article. To learn about <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://honestreview4u.com/forex-automoney" >Forex Automoney</a></noindex> then checkout my helpful review site. And checkout my friends personal <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://honestreview4u.com/unique-article-wizard" >Unique Article Wizard</a></noindex> page.</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/helping-the-environment-by-using-a-water-filtration-system/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Helping The Environment By Using A Water Filtration System'>Helping The Environment By Using A Water Filtration System</a> <small>The environment has been drastically affected by waste over the...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/our-daily-choices-affect-the-environment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: You Can Protect the Environment'>You Can Protect the Environment</a> <small>You can use the word environment when talking about your...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/seeking-different-materials-to-recycle-look-no-further/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Seeking Different Materials To Recycle &#8211; Look No Further'>Seeking Different Materials To Recycle &#8211; Look No Further</a> <small>Plastic waste is a main cause for excessive water and...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/what-we-can-do-to-help-protect-our-environment/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Jinny Software Intros Eco Friendly Products &#8211; &#8216;Ringback Tones Advertising&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/jinny-software-intros-eco-friendly-products-ringback-tones-advertising/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/jinny-software-intros-eco-friendly-products-ringback-tones-advertising/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther Alarcon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/jinny-software-intros-eco-friendly-products-ringback-tones-advertising/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Eco friendly products can also be introduced in telecommunications. Rome, Italy-based Jinny Software (News - Alert) is globally known because of its innovative suit of messaging, call as well as media and mobile marketing answers. The latest inclusion to its offering includes "Ringback Tone (RBT) Advertising." According to the company, this particular brand new solution provides mobile operators with an innovative new way to produce income and promote subscriber loyalty.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/the-impact-of-soot-on-global-warming-and-the-importance-of-eco-friendly-products/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Impact Of Soot On Global Warming And The Importance Of Eco Friendly Products'>The Impact Of Soot On Global Warming And The Importance Of Eco Friendly Products</a> <small>Eco friendly products for soot management must be designed by...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/mobile-phone-charging-footwear-walk-a-lot-to-speak/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Mobile Phone-Charging Footwear: Walk (A Lot) To Speak'>Mobile Phone-Charging Footwear: Walk (A Lot) To Speak</a> <small>I really want a couple of Orange Power Wellies, mostly...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/future-gen-waveroller-is-not-a-silly-gadget/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Future-Gen WaveRoller Is Not A Silly Gadget'>Future-Gen WaveRoller Is Not A Silly Gadget</a> <small>You must wake up pretty early in the morning hours...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eco friendly products can also be introduced in telecommunications. Rome, Italy-based Jinny Software (News &#8211; Alert) is globally known because of its innovative suit of messaging, call as well as media and mobile marketing answers. The latest inclusion to its offering includes &#8220;Ringback Tone (RBT) Advertising.&#8221; According to the company, this particular brand new solution provides mobile operators with an innovative new way to produce income and promote subscriber loyalty.</p>
<p>Through a recent press release Jinny has advised that its RBT has triggered substantial attention among its customers.</p>
<p>Jinny officials have advised that RBT Advertising permits cellular operators to offer customers extra customization alternatives. Now this allows a marketer to use advertising communications instead of a ringtone.</p>
<p>Jinny declared that leading operators within the MEA region have successfully used this brand-new mobile marketing channel, which leverages. The achievement of RBT helped Jinny to keep its custom of providing leading edge advertising alternatives founded on its cellular Advertising and Ringback Tone Server (RBTS) systems.</p>
<p>RBT advertising solution comes with high value features which both providers and advertising companies benefit from. These traits include:</p>
<p>&#8211;A net portal to allow clients to &#8216;opt-in&#8217; to RBT Advertising; choose advertising tones which calling clients could listen to; set blacklists with respect to subscribers who will not listen to ad ringtones; and specify start and end times as well as dates for these tone.</p>
<p>&#8211;Bonus strategies whereby every time an opted-in subscriber hears an ad tone they accumulate points. Using the web portal, subscribers can check out points accumulated and redeem points for items.</p>
<p>&#8211;A campaign provisioning user interface which allows marketers and operators to plan, design, price and launch RBT Marketing strategies.</p>
<p>&#8211;An interface that allows providers to set the price per message.</p>
<p>The RBT advertising solution offers unique group of advantages to the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and the marketers. Not too long ago The Mobile Marketing Association (News &#8211; Alert) underlined the importance of RBT Advertising inside a recent white paper. It said that With RBT agreed to 100 % of the subscriber base, it eliminates the requirement of specific handsets, applications or 3G products.</p>
<p>This advertising remedy helps grab higher audience interest in the course of call connection phase. This advertising remedy utilizes &#8216;unused time&#8217; during the &#8216;cal-connect&#8217; phase and for that reason has large potentials to get the customers&#8217; interest. As such, RBT is simply best for advertising. Subsequently, this sort of advertising also allows the customers to pick brand-specific tone and thus it will help in constructing up manufacturer identity.</p>
<p>&#8220;The RBT Advertising channel gives an additional dimension to mobile advertising. It provides our providers an untapped source of revenue and offers clients to consider the service,&#8221; Jinny Software&#8217;s Head of Mobile Advertising, Cathal O&#8217;Toole, explained.</p>
<p>In case you really care about your future, be <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecofriendlymag.com/" >eco friendly</a></noindex>. We could accomplish this by choosing <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecofriendlymag.com/eco-friendly-shop/" >eco friendly products</a></noindex> and engaging in environment helpful pursuits. We just have one world to exist in so let&#8217;s stand up for it!</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/the-impact-of-soot-on-global-warming-and-the-importance-of-eco-friendly-products/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Impact Of Soot On Global Warming And The Importance Of Eco Friendly Products'>The Impact Of Soot On Global Warming And The Importance Of Eco Friendly Products</a> <small>Eco friendly products for soot management must be designed by...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/mobile-phone-charging-footwear-walk-a-lot-to-speak/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Mobile Phone-Charging Footwear: Walk (A Lot) To Speak'>Mobile Phone-Charging Footwear: Walk (A Lot) To Speak</a> <small>I really want a couple of Orange Power Wellies, mostly...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/future-gen-waveroller-is-not-a-silly-gadget/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Future-Gen WaveRoller Is Not A Silly Gadget'>Future-Gen WaveRoller Is Not A Silly Gadget</a> <small>You must wake up pretty early in the morning hours...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/jinny-software-intros-eco-friendly-products-ringback-tones-advertising/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Impact Of Soot On Global Warming And The Importance Of Eco Friendly Products</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/the-impact-of-soot-on-global-warming-and-the-importance-of-eco-friendly-products/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/the-impact-of-soot-on-global-warming-and-the-importance-of-eco-friendly-products/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Esther Alarcon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/the-impact-of-soot-on-global-warming-and-the-importance-of-eco-friendly-products/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Eco friendly products for soot management must be designed by scientists throughout the world. Soot is known as one of the important threats to the natural environment, together with carbon dioxide. Princeton University researchers have described the contribution of soot ("carbonaceous aerosols") to phenomena of climatic change and worldwide dimming. Soot comes into the world by unfinished combustion and occurs mostly from diesel motors and coal burning.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/jinny-software-intros-eco-friendly-products-ringback-tones-advertising/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Jinny Software Intros Eco Friendly Products &#8211; &#8216;Ringback Tones Advertising&#8217;'>Jinny Software Intros Eco Friendly Products &#8211; &#8216;Ringback Tones Advertising&#8217;</a> <small>Eco friendly products can also be introduced in telecommunications. Rome,...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/u-s-military-is-developing-smart-microgrids-with-solar-power/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: U.S. Military Is Developing Smart Microgrids With Solar Power'>U.S. Military Is Developing Smart Microgrids With Solar Power</a> <small>The U.S military is ramping up its dedication to solar...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/u-s-military-corps-of-engineers-promotes-sustainability-with-brand-new-leed-gold-building/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: U.S. Military Corps Of Engineers Promotes Sustainability With Brand-new LEED Gold Building'>U.S. Military Corps Of Engineers Promotes Sustainability With Brand-new LEED Gold Building</a> <small>In another illustration of the U.S. army leading the private...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eco friendly products for soot management must be designed by scientists throughout the world. Soot is known as one of the important threats to the natural environment, together with carbon dioxide. Princeton University researchers have described the contribution of soot (&#8220;carbonaceous aerosols&#8221;) to phenomena of climatic change and worldwide dimming. Soot comes into the world by unfinished combustion and occurs mostly from diesel motors and coal burning.</p>
<p>Soot consists of 2 main elements: black carbon and natural carbon.</p>
<p>Even though black carbon is darker in color and soaks up light, contributing to the heating up of the atmosphere, organic carbon is light tinted and reflective, possessing the opposite impact. Mixed in equal amounts, their results on warming theoretically cancel each other, yet the two kinds of aerosols in fact cool the actual weather by their effects on cloud creation. One specific circumstance is when black carbon falls on snow or ice, darkening it and rising its temperature, which converts in more melted glaciers.</p>
<p>&#8220;Due to uncertainties in these many effects, and because of variations in whether and just how these outcomes get incorporated within different models, previous research of soot&#8217;s contribution to climatic change have ranged widely,&#8221; said Robert Kopp, a post-doctoral specialist jointly with Princeton&#8217;s Woodrow Wilson School of Public &amp; International Affairs as well as its Department of Geosciences. &#8220;We got a number of key studies, put them all on a common footing, and assessed what came up.&#8221;</p>
<p>Denise Mauzerall, associate teacher of environmental engineering and international affairs, together with Robert Kopp, attempted to estimate just how much we would have to reduce the soot pollution to lessen carbon dioxide emissions (coming namely from diesel and badly-managed coal resources). In order to avoid &#8220;dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system&#8221;, if these sources of soot remain at 1990s levels, the globe would have to see a much more aggressive decrease in carbon dioxide.</p>
<p>&#8220;But consequences on worldwide weather aren&#8217;t the only real reason to lessen soot pollutants,&#8221; Mauzerall cautioned. &#8220;The public health case for reducing pollutants of fine particles, such as soot, is unequivocal, and aerosol air pollution can have significant regional climate effects. For instance, soot pollution coming from India as well as China that is sent towards the Himalayan glaciers could enhance glacier melting and hence have an impact on water supplies within India, China and Bangladesh &#8211; potentially adding to increased water damage in some regions in the short-term and decreased water availability within the long run .&#8221;</p>
<p>While carbon dioxide pollutants tend to increase along with income, a number of the largest soot sources are usually in middle-income countries. Within 1996, for example, China together with India are believed to have accounted for about 40 percent of worldwide black carbon emissions.</p>
<p>&#8220;Simply because a few of the largest sources are in middle-income nations, and since the co-benefits of soot emission cutbacks could be felt immediately locally, black carbon cutbacks could serve as a catalyst for engaging these nations in weather change mitigation initiatives,&#8221; Mauzerall suggested.</p>
<p>Reducing diesel-originated soot might be done possibly by installing far better particulate systems in tailpipes, therefore improving their cost and lowering their particular attractiveness, or by creating solely gasoline, hybrid or electric powered vehicles, just like in the U.S., and maximizing fuel consumption, because of poorer engine performance.</p>
<p>If you truly value your future, be <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecofriendlymag.com/" >eco friendly</a></noindex>. We could accomplish this by using <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ecofriendlymag.com/eco-friendly-shop/" >eco friendly products</a></noindex> and participating in environment friendly activities. We just have one world to exist in so let&#8217;s stand up for it!</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/jinny-software-intros-eco-friendly-products-ringback-tones-advertising/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Jinny Software Intros Eco Friendly Products &#8211; &#8216;Ringback Tones Advertising&#8217;'>Jinny Software Intros Eco Friendly Products &#8211; &#8216;Ringback Tones Advertising&#8217;</a> <small>Eco friendly products can also be introduced in telecommunications. Rome,...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/u-s-military-is-developing-smart-microgrids-with-solar-power/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: U.S. Military Is Developing Smart Microgrids With Solar Power'>U.S. Military Is Developing Smart Microgrids With Solar Power</a> <small>The U.S military is ramping up its dedication to solar...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/u-s-military-corps-of-engineers-promotes-sustainability-with-brand-new-leed-gold-building/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: U.S. Military Corps Of Engineers Promotes Sustainability With Brand-new LEED Gold Building'>U.S. Military Corps Of Engineers Promotes Sustainability With Brand-new LEED Gold Building</a> <small>In another illustration of the U.S. army leading the private...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/the-impact-of-soot-on-global-warming-and-the-importance-of-eco-friendly-products/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Hybrid Cars VS Plug-In Hybrid Cars</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/hybrid-cars-vs-plug-in-hybrid-cars/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/hybrid-cars-vs-plug-in-hybrid-cars/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:28:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[automobiles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fashion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hi-tech]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hybrid vehicles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[innovation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leasing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[oil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SUV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trucks]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/hybrid-cars-vs-plug-in-hybrid-cars/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hybrid cars are on everyone's minds these days. $20, $30, $40 or even $50 for a tank of petrol? Who really wants to pay that sort of money? But, frustrated, the petrol consumer sighs, but pays up. However, hybrid vehicles are being richly applauded for the small amount of fuel they need to operate, and they are flying off the lots of car dealerships each and everyday in ever increasing numbers.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/01/the-energy-crisis-and-hybrid-cars/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Energy Crisis And Hybrid Cars'>The Energy Crisis And Hybrid Cars</a> <small>It has been said that not enough people are doing...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/01/hybrid-honda-cars/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: About Honda Hybrid Cars'>About Honda Hybrid Cars</a> <small>Most of us have heard of the different Honda cars...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/12/some-celebrities-that-have-driven-hybrid-cars/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Some Celebrities That Have Driven Hybrid Cars'>Some Celebrities That Have Driven Hybrid Cars</a> <small>No, it is not true that you might rise to...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hybrid cars are on everyone&#8217;s minds these days. $20, $30, $40 or even $50 for a tank of petrol? Who really wants to pay that sort of money? But, frustrated, the gas customer sighs, but pays up. However, hybrid vehicles are being richly applauded for the small amount of fuel they need to operate, and they are flying off the forecourts of car dealerships each and everyday in ever increasing numbers.</p>
<p>However, what about a plug-in hybrid? Most drivers have heard that these cars are fantastic too. Then, someone might be asking him or herself, what exactly a plug-in hybrid is? How they work, and what the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a regular hybrid is?</p>
<p>Plug-in hybrids are capable of running just on batteries, but they can run on gas also. These types of hybrid cars have some of the characteristics of hybrid vehicles. They are also very similar to all-electric vehicles.</p>
<p>Plug-in hybrid vehicles need to be charged externally by plugging them into an electrical power source. The combustion engine of plug-in hybrid vehicles is used only as a back up. These cars can run only on batteries if desired, but it is expected that these kinds of hybrid cars be plugged in daily.</p>
<p>Hybrid cars travel just as many miles as a conventional car. Designed to go the extra mile where fuel-mileage is concerned, hybrids can be driven on the highway, in cities, or wherever else a person needs to drive.</p>
<p>On the other hand, plug-in hybrids are designed to be driven commuter-length distances, meaning between twenty and sixty miles between destinations. This way, the plug-in hybrid does not have to use its back up combustion engine, but plug-in hybrids can go further using fuel as well.</p>
<p>Hybrids help to minimize pollution, but they still pollute the air. Compared with plug-in hybrids, hybrid cars still have a long way to go where pollution is concerned. Since plug-in hybrid cars can run solely on their battery power, they don&#8217;t have to emit waste fuel emissions. That means that plug-in hybrids don&#8217;t have to pollute the atmosphere.</p>
<p>Plug-in hybrids really do combat greenhouse gas emissions and plug-in hybrids use virtually no oil, imported or not. Studies have shown that electric hybrids emit at least 67% less greenhouse gases compared to gasoline cars. Since the product used to power plug-in hybrids is completely renewable, the difference in greenhouse gas emissions may be even greater than the study showed.</p>
<p>There you have it &#8211; the main differences between plug-in hybrids and regular hybrid cars. It could make a big difference, but you would be surprised at how little it actually matters at the moment, but that&#8217;s only because plug-in hybrids are not being marketed to consumers yet! But this article should make you enthusiastic about the fantastic plug-in hybrid car, which will be featuring soon on a dealership near you.</p>
<p>And it&#8217;s going to be a spectacular debut too &#8211; people already like current hybrid cars, but they haven&#8217;t seen anything until they see the new plug-in hybrid cars. However, for now, maybe we should just be satisfied with what we already have, because who knows? Before plug-in hybrid cars come out onto the forecourts, something even better might be introduced onto the market.</p>
<p>If you are interested in the working parts of <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://new-hybrid-vehicles.com/Hybrid-Cars-vs-Plug-in-Hybrid-Cars.html" >New Hybrid Vehicles</a></noindex>, please visit our website at <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://new-hybrid-vehicles.com" >http://new-hybrid-vehicles.com</a></noindex></p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/01/the-energy-crisis-and-hybrid-cars/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Energy Crisis And Hybrid Cars'>The Energy Crisis And Hybrid Cars</a> <small>It has been said that not enough people are doing...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/01/hybrid-honda-cars/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: About Honda Hybrid Cars'>About Honda Hybrid Cars</a> <small>Most of us have heard of the different Honda cars...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/12/some-celebrities-that-have-driven-hybrid-cars/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Some Celebrities That Have Driven Hybrid Cars'>Some Celebrities That Have Driven Hybrid Cars</a> <small>No, it is not true that you might rise to...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/hybrid-cars-vs-plug-in-hybrid-cars/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How To Construct A Solar Energy Panel</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/how-to-construct-a-solar-energy-panel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/how-to-construct-a-solar-energy-panel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Timothy Peters</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home solar power]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewable energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solar power]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/how-to-construct-a-solar-energy-panel/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The decision's made...you really want to reduce your reliance on your local power company.  And you want to decrease your carbon emission footprint.  So who do you increase your reliance on?  The "Big Power Company" of course...the sun.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/can-you-have-home-solar-power-on-a-shoestring-budget/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Can You Have Home Solar Power On A Shoestring Budget?'>Can You Have Home Solar Power On A Shoestring Budget?</a> <small>Here it comes again...the beautiful, awesome sunshine. When you walk...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/small-scale-solar-panel-when-you-dont-have-much-space/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Small-scale Solar Panel &#8211; When You Don&#8217;t Have Much Space'>Small-scale Solar Panel &#8211; When You Don&#8217;t Have Much Space</a> <small>One alternative way of saving some cash on your electricity...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/03/solar-panels-learn-how-solar-energy-can-help-you-save-the-environment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Panels &#8211; Learn How Solar Energy Can Help You Save the Environment'>Solar Panels &#8211; Learn How Solar Energy Can Help You Save the Environment</a> <small>Nowadays , most people want to save money on their...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The decision&#8217;s made&#8230;you really want to reduce your reliance on your local power company.  And you want to decrease your carbon emission footprint.  So who do you increase your reliance on?  The &#8220;Big Power Company&#8221; of course&#8230;the sun.</p>
<p>Wow&#8230;what a great idea (not that you didn&#8217;t know that already).  Of course, you&#8217;ll want to be sure you live where you get enough sunshine that you&#8217;ll be able to pay for your materials over time and begin to save money.  In some areas of the country, using solar energy simply isn&#8217;t feasible, so before you begin, a good place to visit is the U. S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) website to look at whether the area you live in is suitable for solar energy.</p>
<p>With the site determination behind you, you&#8217;re ready to start construction.  What you&#8217;ll quickly determine is that building a solar energy panel really isn&#8217;t rocket science, and once you&#8217;ve got your materials paid for, your energy bill may well trend downward significantly.</p>
<p>A common misconception among consumers is the belief that solar installation is an &#8220;all or nothing&#8221; proposition.  The fact is you can start with one panel, or just a few, and if you like it and it&#8217;s energy efficient, add on.</p>
<p>Pre-build solar energy panels are getting cheaper.  But that doesn&#8217;t mean they&#8217;re cheap yet.  In fact, far from it.  Building your own panels, however, can be both fun and interesting.  If you can do it yourself, and have a little extra time, or are maybe a little short of funds, you can also save a bundle of money.</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve discovered that there&#8217;s a lot more than one recipe for building solar energy panels.  There are books, e-books, and tons of articles on the Internet on how to build solar energy panels.  A little research can help you find what will work best for how your solar energy will be used, and what materials are most readily available to you.</p>
<p>With what research shows as the available technology of today, with the most available construction materials to build a photovoltaic (PV) panel, you can expect the following items to be the main ingredients in a basic recipe:</p>
<p>1.	Solar cells</p>
<p>2.	Shallow box built from plywood</p>
<p>3.	Masonite pegboard or similar substrate</p>
<p>4.	Glass or plexiglass to protect the cells</p>
<p>5.	Screws and hardware</p>
<p>6.	Wire</p>
<p>7.	Silicone Caulk</p>
<p>8.	Diode</p>
<p>9.	Jones plug</p>
<p>The solar cells are connected (soldered together in a series) with a blocking diode mounted inside the panel, and a polarized two-pin jones plug is connected at the end of the wires.  The solar cells must be connected and protected within the box, usually with a piece of glass, which is sealed with silicone caulk to prevent possible water damage.  Get everything put together, properly sealed, then connect your panel to a battery bank/inverter and you&#8217;ve got an &#8220;off-grid&#8221; power system.</p>
<p>The details of how one solar panel was built using this recipe, showing the panel size, solar cell size, and providing photographs of construction as well as where he obtained his materials can be found at http://www.mdpub.com/solarpanel/index.html. </p>
<p>One of the things this article points out is that although there are many types of solar cells, cells of the same type all produce the same voltage.  So if you use larger solar cells, you&#8217;ll get more power, but the panel will weigh more.</p>
<p>Keeping the panels manageable for one person to handle is a major element if you&#8217;re doing this project on your own.  Since most DIY&#8217;s (do-it-yourselfers) install as well as build, unless you&#8217;re making a permanent installation and have plenty of extra help to put up, it will be a plus if you keep the panel small and light.  If you decide the process is worthwhile, both from a cost-savings point of view as well as an energy-saving perspective, you can always add multiple solar panels with a larger battery bank and more inverts to expand your system.</p>
<p>As previously mentioned, solar cells are currently relatively expensive.  However, new technology in the construction of solar energy panels is rapidly advancing.  Some fascinating innovations that are coming to the forefront can be found at http://www.treehugger.com.  A few of them are:  CIGS (copper indium gallium diselinide) thin film solar cells, being developed by the U. S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory that will be cheaper than the current silicon-based cells.  Another new innovation is the Cool Earth Inflatable Balloon, which is designed to concentrate more direct sunlight onto smaller solar panels.  And another very clever innovation is solar panel constructed from &#8216;hairy&#8217; thin nanowires.</p>
<p>Your research will undoubtedly lead you to numerous options for solar panel construction.  It&#8217;s a project with a pay-off, however, regardless of what you use.  Not only will you decrease your reliance on fossil fuels, a new renewable energy, and thereby reduce your carbon footprint on the environment, you&#8217;ll be doing it yourself&#8230;the most cost-effective way.</p>
<p>Looking to find out all you can about <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.homesolarpowerexplained.com/solar-energy-panels/" >solar energy panels</a></noindex>  then visit www.HomeSolarPowerExplained.com to find the best advice on <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.homesolarpowerexplained.com/" >home solar power</a></noindex> for you.</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/06/can-you-have-home-solar-power-on-a-shoestring-budget/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Can You Have Home Solar Power On A Shoestring Budget?'>Can You Have Home Solar Power On A Shoestring Budget?</a> <small>Here it comes again...the beautiful, awesome sunshine. When you walk...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/small-scale-solar-panel-when-you-dont-have-much-space/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Small-scale Solar Panel &#8211; When You Don&#8217;t Have Much Space'>Small-scale Solar Panel &#8211; When You Don&#8217;t Have Much Space</a> <small>One alternative way of saving some cash on your electricity...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/03/solar-panels-learn-how-solar-energy-can-help-you-save-the-environment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Solar Panels &#8211; Learn How Solar Energy Can Help You Save the Environment'>Solar Panels &#8211; Learn How Solar Energy Can Help You Save the Environment</a> <small>Nowadays , most people want to save money on their...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/how-to-construct-a-solar-energy-panel/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Recycling For The Future</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/recycling-for-the-future/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/recycling-for-the-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rodd W. Glover</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computer recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[electronics recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waste management]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/recycling-for-the-future/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Computers, like most other modern electronic devices, consist of numerous materials. The use of these materials is unavoidable in computers. When restricted to use inside your PC, these are safe and are required for the great performance that you desire. However, outside, these can be toxic and poisonous and highly dangerous to life. It is thus imperative that these highly toxic components not find their way into our system so we can be safe from them.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/computer-recycling-plans-that-help-to-save-the-environment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Computer Recycling Plans That Help to Save the Environment'>Computer Recycling Plans That Help to Save the Environment</a> <small>Today, everyone is making changes to help preserve the environment...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/recycling-is-the-law-learn-to-manage-your-waste-wisely/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely'>Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely</a> <small>The impact of human activity on the environment has resulted...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/05/theres-no-excuse-for-not-recycling-batteries/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: There&#8217;s No Excuse For Not Recycling Batteries'>There&#8217;s No Excuse For Not Recycling Batteries</a> <small>All batteries contain chemicals (lead and mercury being just a...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Computers, like most other modern electronic devices, consist of numerous materials. The use of these materials is unavoidable in computers. When restricted to use inside your PC, these are safe and are required for the great performance that you desire. However, outside, these can be toxic and poisonous and highly dangerous to life. It is thus imperative that these highly toxic components not find their way into our system so we can be safe from them.</p>
<p>When computers are thrown away, the chemicals and metals present in them can end up significantly polluting the environment. Worse, they can affect us more directly as these chemicals can find their way into our food chains. Lead, mercury, cadmium and other harmful substances are released during a computer disposal. They can cause many diseases and even deformities over the long run. Wastes that end up in the landfills can be washed away and reach the water bodies. Moreover, the chemicals can themselves penetrate through the land and reach the ground water. Such lands will ultimately end up barren as they can no longer be fit for growing crops.</p>
<p>If old computers are simply thrown away in the trash, they will be taken along with all the other garbage to the landfills where they will simply be dumped. As these chemicals don&#8217;t really degrade, they will slowly enter into the environment. The first damage they do is to the land &#8211; these toxic chemicals seep into the land, rendering it useless to grow crops. However, this is just the beginning. These can be washed down to other areas through rain water and can easily seep into the ground, contaminating ground water. There are hundreds of toxins out there in your computer, so you can imagine the level of pollution they can cause. Once water and land are contaminated, these chemicals easily find their way into our food chains. Thus computer recycling is necessary in order to avoid such a catastrophic scenario.</p>
<p>Apart from protecting the environment from pollution through these chemicals, computer recycling can also help the environment. Tremendous amount of energy is involved in extracting metals from the earth&#8217;s crust that are used in making computers. In this process, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. By recycling old computers, many of these metals can be reused. Thus it helps keep a check on the amount of resources we are extracting from the earth and also the harmful consequences of extracting them. Moreover, it also saves companies huge costs and time. Consumers and companies as a whole can reduce their carbon footprint through computer recycling.</p>
<p>Computer recycling is the only way in which the problem can be tackled. As newer and improved computers enter the market, the problem of e-waste is going to be really huge. People need to get rid of their computers and buy newer ones. However, do not forget to be environmentally responsible in the process. Only through a collective effort can the catastrophic effects of toxins on our health be averted.</p>
<p>Rodd H. Glover is an avid outdoors-man who cares about the future of our generations. <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.recycleapc.com" >Computer recycling</a></noindex> should be mandatory on all PC&#8217;s as well as <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.metechrecycling.com" >electronics recycling</a></noindex> for everything with precious metals.</p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/11/computer-recycling-plans-that-help-to-save-the-environment/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Computer Recycling Plans That Help to Save the Environment'>Computer Recycling Plans That Help to Save the Environment</a> <small>Today, everyone is making changes to help preserve the environment...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/recycling-is-the-law-learn-to-manage-your-waste-wisely/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely'>Recycling is the Law, Learn to Manage Your Waste Wisely</a> <small>The impact of human activity on the environment has resulted...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/05/theres-no-excuse-for-not-recycling-batteries/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: There&#8217;s No Excuse For Not Recycling Batteries'>There&#8217;s No Excuse For Not Recycling Batteries</a> <small>All batteries contain chemicals (lead and mercury being just a...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/recycling-for-the-future/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Alternative Energy Power From The Ocean</title>
		<link>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/alternative-energy-power-from-the-ocean/</link>
		<comments>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/alternative-energy-power-from-the-ocean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vie Beqku</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[go green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[greener]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/alternative-energy-power-from-the-ocean/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ocean Thermal Strength Conversion (OTEC) was conceived of by the French engineer Jacques D'Arsonval in 1881. Even so, at the time of this writing the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii is home towards the only operating experimental OTEC plant on the face of the earth. OTEC can be a potential choice strength source that needs to become funded and explored much additional than it presently is. The great hurdle to have over with OTEC implementation on a wide and practically useful level is cost. It is difficult to have the costs down to a reasonable level mainly because of the processes presently utilized to drive OTEC. Ocean thermal vitality would be incredibly clean burning and not add pollutants into the air. On the other hand, as it presently would need to be set up with our current technologies, OTEC plants would have the capacity for disrupting and perhaps damaging the local environment.


Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/05/global-warming-alternative-energy/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Global Warming &amp; Alternative Energy'>Global Warming &amp; Alternative Energy</a> <small>Global warming is one of the "hottest" issues nowadays. The...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/wind-power-generators-inexpensive-power-alternative/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Wind Power Generators &#8211; Inexpensive Power Alternative'>Wind Power Generators &#8211; Inexpensive Power Alternative</a> <small>Power and fuel costs are rising, and many people are...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/09/ensuring-the-future-with-alternative-energy-jobs/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Ensuring the Future with Alternative Energy Jobs'>Ensuring the Future with Alternative Energy Jobs</a> <small>Will alternative energy jobs save us from ourselves? The state...</small></li>
</ol>

Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ocean Thermal Strength Conversion (OTEC) was conceived of by the French engineer Jacques D&#8217;Arsonval in 1881. Even so, at the time of this writing the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii is home towards the only operating experimental OTEC plant on the face of the earth. OTEC can be a potential choice strength source that needs to become funded and explored much additional than it presently is. The great hurdle to have over with OTEC implementation on a wide and practically useful level is cost. It is difficult to have the costs down to a reasonable level mainly because of the processes presently utilized to drive OTEC. Ocean thermal vitality would be incredibly clean burning and not add pollutants into the air. On the other hand, as it presently would need to be set up with our current technologies, OTEC plants would have the capacity for disrupting and perhaps damaging the local environment.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll find three sorts of OTEC.</p>
<p>&#8220;Closed Cycle OTEC&#8221; uses a low-boiling point liquid for example, for instance, propane to act as an intermediate fluid. The OTEC plant pumps the warm sea water into the reaction chamber and boils the intermediate fluid. This results inside intermediate fluid&#8217;s vapor pushing the turbine of the engine, which thus generates electrical energy. The vapor is then cooled down by putting in cold sea h2o.</p>
<p>&#8220;Open Cycle OTEC&#8221; isn&#8217;t that diverse from closed cycling, except within the Open Cycle there&#8217;s no intermediate fluid. The sea drinking water itself could be the driver on the turbine engine in this OTEC format. Warm sea h2o discovered on the surface in the ocean is turned into a low-pressure vapor under the constraint of a vacuum. The low-pressure vapor is released in a focused area and it has the power to drive the turbine. To cool down the vapor and create desalinated drinking water for human consumption, the deeper ocean&#8217;s cold waters are added to the vapor after it has generated sufficient energy.</p>
<p>&#8220;Hybrid Cycle OTEC&#8221; is genuinely just a theory for the time becoming. It seeks to describe the way that we could make maximum usage in the thermal energy from the ocean&#8217;s waters. You can find really two sub-theories on the theory of Hybrid Cycling. The first involves using a closed cycling to generate electrical energy. This electricity is in turn used to generate the vacuum environment needed for open cycling. The second component is the integration of two open cyclings such that twice the amount of desalinated, potable drinking water is created that with just one open cycle.</p>
<p>In addition to being utilized for producing electrical power, a closed cycle OTEC plant might be utilized for treating chemicals. OTEC plants, both open cycling and close cycling kinds, are also able being utilized for pumping up cold deep sea water which can then be employed for refrigeration and air conditioning. Furthermore, during the moderation period when the sea water is surrounding the plant, the enclosed are can be utilised for mariculture and aquaculture projects such as fish farming. There is clearly quite an array of green products and services that we could derive from this option energy source.</p>
<p>Vie Beqku is an author of <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://greenerlifes.com" >Green Life Magazine</a></noindex> and you can visit her review site to get <noindex><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://store.greenerlifes.com" >Green Product</a></noindex></p>


<p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/05/global-warming-alternative-energy/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Global Warming &amp; Alternative Energy'>Global Warming &amp; Alternative Energy</a> <small>Global warming is one of the "hottest" issues nowadays. The...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/10/wind-power-generators-inexpensive-power-alternative/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Wind Power Generators &#8211; Inexpensive Power Alternative'>Wind Power Generators &#8211; Inexpensive Power Alternative</a> <small>Power and fuel costs are rising, and many people are...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2009/09/ensuring-the-future-with-alternative-energy-jobs/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Ensuring the Future with Alternative Energy Jobs'>Ensuring the Future with Alternative Energy Jobs</a> <small>Will alternative energy jobs save us from ourselves? The state...</small></li>
</ol></p>
<p>Related posts brought to you by <a href='http://mitcho.com/code/yarpp/'>Yet Another Related Posts Plugin</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.energyandenvironmentalnews.com/2010/07/alternative-energy-power-from-the-ocean/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
