Christi - Instablogs
Oct 11 2008
Melting glaciers, increasing water levels, and warming ocean waters are some very familiar issues in recent times, especially since it is related to global warming. On the other hand, virtual monitoring of ocean waters across the world is not something...
Oct 11 2008
Indonesian authorities and the WWF have come together to save Sumatra. Authorities have finally realized that habitat loss is taking place at an extremely rapid rate. They have agreed upon an ‘ecosystem-based planning’, and if adopted it...
Oct 11 2008
In the near future, we might witness the weirdest gas stations ever - pools teeming with algae considered for biofuel sources. Netherlands is leading the way in processing algae to ultimately produce biofuel. Several companies in this country are...
Oct 10 2008
Levying carbon tax on energy production turns out to be a simpler and cheaper solution in comparison to the more common cap and trade system of emissions trading. A ‘cap and trade’ approach consists of redistribution and trading of caps on...
Oct 10 2008
One of the pleasures of driving on the interstate highways is the breath of fresh air. The journey is more comfortable when there are several biofuel gas stations along the way, making sure you do not run out of fuel. The launch of the innovative...
Oct 8 2008
When we talk about reducing global emissions, in view of global warming events, it is mostly in terms of vehicular and industrial emissions. No doubt, these contribute to the direct carbon emissions, but the indirect sources of carbon should also be...
Oct 8 2008
Scientists have been following ozone depletion for decades. Over the years, about 70% decrease in the ozone column has been observed in the southern hemispheric spring over Antarctica and according to recent reports, it is still continuing. The...
Oct 8 2008
Recycling waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), or E- waste as we popularly know it, is the new in thing in the corporate world. All corporate bodies have some amount of electronic garbage going out, no matter how large or small they...
Oct 7 2008
American Senators Barack Obama and John McCain are debating on issues of the nation’s alternative energy sources. The choice between the more sensible resources like sun, wind and plants backed by Obama, as opposed to the strong nuclear resources...
Oct 7 2008
What do the ferocious Bengal Tiger, the majestic Gorilla and the extremely swift African Cheetah have in common? They are all either threatened, endangered or equally in peril. Destruction of habitats and poaching are the main reasons for the rapid...