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Kyoto Protocol Achievements
The Kyoto Protocol has had some effect in controlling worldwide emissions of greenhouse gases, but not much.
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Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Nuclear Power has been ignored in the past in favor of alternative energy sources. Here are the pros and cons of the nuclear option in the fight against global warming.
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Completion of phase one of the European Emissions Trading System brings valuable lessons for designing an effective strategy to control global climate change.
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Carbon Offsets and the Environment
What are Carbon Offsets and who are the Carbon Offset providers? Consumers can use the voluntary market in Carbon Offsets to lower their carbon footprint.
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Kyoto Protocol Milestones
Sixteen years after its inception the Kyoto Convention is still groping its way towards becoming a genuinely useful framework for tackling global climate change.
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A Green Policy on Plastic Bag Use
Plastic shopping bags have a large environmental impact. Countries and individuals will have to adopt a more green policy in order to limit plastic bag use.
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Al Gore's Global Warming Projects
Live Earth concerts, The Climate Project, the We Campaign, warn about our climate crisis while projecting how to have 100% carbon free electrical energy within 10 years.
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Beyond the Kyoto Protocol
An effective extension to the Kyoto Protocol to combat climate change will depend on the EU, US and China resolving key differences.
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Biofuels for Green Energy
Biofuels are becoming important as alternative fuels in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions. They also help to cut down on the use of fossil fuels.
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Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Despite problems,Flexible Fuel Vehicles can combat the rising cost of gasoline, cut down on dependence on imported fossil fuels and help curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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Insulation Can Reduce Energy Bills
Adding more insulation to the right places can dramatically reduce home heating bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Irish Scientists Aim to Knock Wind Out of Greenhouse Effect
"...their next goal will be to reduce levels of methane emission. Which should be quite a simple thing to do, actually. Apart from cutting out the onion soup and baked beans, they simply need to ensure that the cattle and sheep avoid curry, three-alarm (or stronger) chilli, and pints of Guinness. Well, it works for me."
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Kayak Fishing is Green Boating
The fishing kayak makes for a green sport. It creates no greenhouse gas emissions, uses no gasoline, requires no boat insurance, and it can be carried on a hybrid SUV.
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Solutions for Global Warming
Many have talked about cutting back on carbon dioxide emissions, as a way of controlling global warming. This article discusses other alternatives.
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U.S. Rep Suggests Carbon Tax
U.S. Congressman John D. Dingell is seeking public comment on his proposal to tax carbon-based fuels to discourage consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Wood burning awareness
In the new energy crisis we must reconsider alternative sources. For people seeking a simpler lifestyle, wood heat has been a traditional favourite. But there's some argument as to whether using wood fuel is harmful or beneficial to the environment.
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CO2 Not the Only Greenhouse Gas
Although carbon dioxide is the largest agent of global warming, there are other greenhouse gases. Methane, nitrous oxide and fluorocarbons all add to climate change.
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Hybrid Cars and Global Warming
What are hybrid cars? The advantages, disadvantages and future of hybrid vehicles and their effect on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.
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The UK Climate Change Bill
In 2008 the UK expects to enact a groundbreaking Climate Change Bill that will set legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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12 Tips for a Greener You in 2008
Made a resolution to live more sustainably and be kinder to the environment, but not sure how to set your priorities? A sustainability expert has some simple answers.
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Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming
Carbon Dioxide levels, largely man made, are increasing the world average temperture. This increase will have a devestating effect on sea levels.
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Carbon Offsets for Continental
Continental Airlines knows that reducing greenhouse gas will fight global warming. It joins with STI to purchase carbon offsets with a goal of being carbon neutral.
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Green Home Building Takes Off
The green building movement is gathering momentum and both general contractors and remodeling contractors are educating themselves on materials and ENERGY STAR appliances
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LEED for Green Office Environments
LEED's "loose fit, long life" sustainable design approach to green commercial architecture is good for business, the environment, and the workplace.
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Sustainability and Securing Talent
The link between employee engagement and corporate sustainability is firmly established. Organizations need to ramp up their green campaigns to secure the best talent.
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Crude Fuel From Garden Waste
Many organisations are developing biofuels to replace gasoline, but most of them use food crops. Australian scientists have made a biofuel from forest and garden waste.
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Problems with Biofuels
Are biofuels an eco friendly alternative fuel? There are questions as to their use as an alternative energy, their impact on biodiversity and the environment.
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Top Selling Hybrid Vehicle Models
Environmental concerns and fuel economy are making Hybrid vehicles more popular. See some of America's new hybrid cars, including hybrid SUVs.
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A Leader in Sustainable Tourism
As a leader of luxury class hotels and resorts within the travel and tourism industry, Fairmont was the first to launch a chain-wide environmental program.
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Climate Change Skeptics
There are dissenting views on the causes and correct response to global warming, but few would bet against the mainstream scientists' case.
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Kyoto Conference on Global Climate Change
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Responsible Luxury Travel Plans
Luxury leisure travel and ecotourism are not mutually exclusive. The tourism industry is catching up to consumer demands for more sustainable, yet comfortable, vacations.
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Welcome to Kyoto, Canada
The Canadian government has passed a resolution in support of Canada's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.

Alternate Power Production Methods
This article discusses the alternate power sources which are assisting the main power generation methods in a very important way.
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Banana Republic's Organic Fashion
To celebrate of Earth Day, retailer Banana Republic unveiled an eco-fashion line this week, featuring a summer collection of environmentally friendly clothing for women.
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Earth Day and Computers
When planning activities for April 22nd, consider including some aimed at reducing the negative environmental impact of computers.
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Green Technology at School
This April 22nd consider making an impact on the environment by enacting changes in the computer lab at school.
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Not-So-Common Birds
Tips for protecting common North American birds, many of which have lost their habitats to farms, development and irresponsible logging practices.
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Renewable Energy: Tidal Power
Tidal power is now accepted as an economically viable and more environmentally acceptable kind of hydroelectric power. Tidal power can only be harnessed in coastal areas where tidal range is relatively high.
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2010 Vancouver Olympics Sustainability Star Jury
Big names from industry and government form the Sustainability Star jury for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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Book Reviews
Read about books that cover green living, conservation, eco-friendly living and global warming
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CARMA.org Released
CARMA.org has been released. Get the facts on carbon dioxide emissions and power plants from all over the globe.
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Clinton, Edwards or Obama?
What do all the democrats stand for? Who should you vote for? This article outlines the similarities and differences between Clinton, Edwards and Obama.
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Green Banking
More and more business practices are incorporating the go green initiative - including banking.
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Integrated Bicycling Resolution
At their June conference, the U.S. Conference of Mayors recognized that bicycling should be promoted for many reasons including transportation, environment, and health.
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Learning to Eat Locally
Resources about the benefits and how-tos of locally-based eating.
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Materials Best Suited to Recycling
Recycling is the most important of the three R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Recycling Paper, aluminum, glass and plastic produce large savings in energy and materials.
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Mining: A Closer Look at Aluminium
Aluminium is both inexpensive and adaptable to a wide range of uses. Mining of aluminium is an important engineering process and deserves some attention to make it environmentally viable.
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New Zealand Energy Strategy
An ambitious strategy sets New Zealand firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy.
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Renewable Energy Resources
What are biofuels? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using biofuels as a renewable resource? This article continues December's discussion of energy resources.
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