Bio Diesel fuel is a diesel equivalent, processed fuel derived from biological sources, such as vegetable oils, which can be used in unmodified diesel engine vehicles. It can also be used as a heating fuel in domestic and commercial boilers…
Bio Diesel Fuel - An Energy Source Now and for the Future
Posted by on July 20th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsAre You Falling for Green Consumerism?
Posted by on July 20th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsIt’s a wonderful time to decide to be more environmentally friendly in your buying decisions. There are many products available and the prices are getting better…
Plant A Billion Trees Campaign
Posted by on July 19th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsA campaign to plant a billion new trees is being welcomed by environmentalists, but with a warning by some that in certain regions it could do more harm than good.
While the campaign claims that each tree uses up 26 pounds of co2 emissions and in return produces enough oxygen for a family of four, planting the right trees is important to help the world improve her ecological and environment balance.
In areas that historically have suffered from a lack of rain, and in areas where global warming could potentially produce deserts, new trees that use a lot of water could have a serious affect on their biodiversity.
Eucalyptus trees can consume two thousand litres of water a day, and planting new ones in Africa would be a catalyst to disaster, and local campaigners for planting trees are urged to consider their area needs and decide carefully before deciding on which type of tree to plant.
As well as individuals planting a tree, it is hoped that businesses will do the same and encourage employees to do the same, with government and civil servants also being asked to take active participation to reach the target of a billion trees by the end of this year.
The patron of the campaign is Prince Albert of Monaco…
Monte Carlo Yacht Show 2007 To Be Carbon Neutral
Posted by on July 19th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsThe European superyacht industry has blossomed over the last ten years, with multi millionaires and billionaires buying yachts in the tens of millions of Euros price range - and when it comes to some billionaires they seem intent on buying a fleet that would put some small countries navies to shame.
Despite being the second smallest country in the world Monaco has established herself as the natural European home for many of the world’s wealthiest men and women due to her tax haven status, with many more visiting on holiday while cruising the Mediterranean for the Monte Carlo casino - and Monaco has managed to stay as a top destination by cleverly spotting and exploiting trends ahead of her competitiors.
The Monaco Yacht Show is part of the attraction for the super-rich, and has firmly established itself as the leading super yacht show in the world over the last fifteen years…
Monaco Goes Green Home & Away
Posted by on July 19th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsMonaco has launched a radical transport plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
One of the first acts Prince Albert took when succeeding to the throne upon his father’s death in April 2005 was to sign the Kyoto Protocol.
Along with the USA and Australia, Monaco was one of the few countries not to sign up to the treaty intended to cut greenhouses gasses.
Included in Prince Albert’s campaign was an expedition to the Arctic to see for himself how global warming has begun to melt the glaciers, and shortly after his return he started a foundation to study rising sea levels and how to address what he sees as environmental challenges.
A Monaco travel guide notes that given the Principality’s position in the Mediterranean, concern at rising sea levels should come as no surprise.
‘There are plans at an advanced stage to build an island off Monte Carlo, which will change the map of Monaco, and the district of Fontvieille is largely reclaimed from the sea.’
The island is expected to be complete in ten years time, and will include the first new hotels in Monaco for some time.
Recently Prince Albert spent time with Britain’s fellow royal and campaigner for the environment Prince Charles.
‘Most notable of all’, comment YourMonaco, ‘Prince Albert chose a mansion in the Kalorama district of Washington D.C…
Using Recycled Ink Cartridges And Your Business Environmental Impact
Posted by on July 17th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsThe first rule in business is make money, sell for more than your costs and create value, keep yourself cash flow positive and you will not go far wrong. With this guiding capitalist principle in mind, recycling and adopting a environmentally green strategy has commonly been regarded as dead money that provides no return or business benefit…
Closing The Conservation Gap In Electric Power
Posted by on July 16th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsToday, as U.S. electric power demand grows and environmental and energy security issues become more urgent, there is a growing concern that the current balance encourages the construction of new power plants rather than investment in the conservation of electric power…
Security, Climate And Technology
Posted by on July 16th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsThe world today depends on fossil fuels to meet over 80 percent of its energy needs, a simple fact of the way the industrial world has grown up…
Is Air Conditioning Doing More Damage Than Good
Posted by on July 16th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsAs the temperature rises during the summer season, many households turn to more than just ice-cold drinks to keep them cool. Air conditioning was once regarded as a residential luxury, but has become something of a necessity throughout the United States…
The Future Of Electricity-Center Of Gravity Shifting To Asia
Posted by on July 16th, 2007 in Environment · 0 CommentsThe global electric power landscape is changing fast, and increasingly, the action in it has been shifting to Asia. On average, in each of the last three years, China alone has added as much new generating capacity as all of existing capacity in Texas. The shift to Asia will continue…