Climate : What do we really know about global warming?
Climate
What do we really know about global warming?
Melting glaciers, increasing droughts and floods - how do we tell the difference between natural variation and human-induced climate change?
Professor Mojib Latif, an internationally recognized climate expert, member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and author of the new book "Global Warming. He explained the difference between natural phenomena and human induced environmental changes in an interview with DW.
DW: In spite of reports of rising CO2 emissions and warnings that political efforts are not doing enough to halt global warming, there are still people who doubt that human activities are driving climate change.
What do we really know about global warming?
Melting glaciers, increasing droughts and floods - how do we tell the difference between natural variation and human-induced climate change?
Professor Mojib Latif, an internationally recognized climate expert, member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and author of the new book "Global Warming. He explained the difference between natural phenomena and human induced environmental changes in an interview with DW.
DW: In spite of reports of rising CO2 emissions and warnings that political efforts are not doing enough to halt global warming, there are still people who doubt that human activities are driving climate change.
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Rio +20 How to anchor a green economy?
Rio +20
How to anchor a green economy?
Twenty years after the first Rio climate talks, UN members will meet again to develop strategies for a green economy. One aspect of the debate is whether the shift to a green economy will hinder developing countries.
First economic growth, then environmental protection.
How to anchor a green economy?
Twenty years after the first Rio climate talks, UN members will meet again to develop strategies for a green economy. One aspect of the debate is whether the shift to a green economy will hinder developing countries.
First economic growth, then environmental protection.
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Sustainable Development Experts say G20 should focus on food security
Sustainable Development Experts say G20 should focus on food security
Around a billion people around the world suffer from hunger. At this year's G20 summit in Mexico, food security will be one of the topics of discussion - but experts fear that other issues may steal the spotlight.
Hunger and malnutrition are a daily reality for millions of people. Especially dramatic is the situation in West Africa, where 18 million people are caught in a struggle for survival.
Around a billion people around the world suffer from hunger. At this year's G20 summit in Mexico, food security will be one of the topics of discussion - but experts fear that other issues may steal the spotlight.
Hunger and malnutrition are a daily reality for millions of people. Especially dramatic is the situation in West Africa, where 18 million people are caught in a struggle for survival.
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The global challenge of food and nutrition security
The global challenge of food and nutrition security
By Paul Polman and Daniel Servitje,
Paul Polman is chief executive officer of Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. Daniel Servitje is chief executive officer of Group Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world. They are co-chairs of B-20, the food security task force for the Group of 20.
Imagine all the food mankind has produced over the past 8,000 years.
By Paul Polman and Daniel Servitje,
Paul Polman is chief executive officer of Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. Daniel Servitje is chief executive officer of Group Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world. They are co-chairs of B-20, the food security task force for the Group of 20.
Imagine all the food mankind has produced over the past 8,000 years.
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Greening India’s agricultural economy
June 17, 2012:
That India faces the daunting challenge of feeding its large and growing population with rising purchasing power amid current low level of per capita food availability has by now become a clichéd statement.
With a population of over 120 crores (1.2 billion) expanding at about 1.5 per cent a year and, thereby, adding roughly 1.8 crore (18 million) mouths to be fed year after year, the demand for food can only keep rising.
That India faces the daunting challenge of feeding its large and growing population with rising purchasing power amid current low level of per capita food availability has by now become a clichéd statement.
With a population of over 120 crores (1.2 billion) expanding at about 1.5 per cent a year and, thereby, adding roughly 1.8 crore (18 million) mouths to be fed year after year, the demand for food can only keep rising.
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PREPARATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF REAGENT SOLUTIONS
PREPARATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF REAGENT SOLUTIONS
Chemical reagents are manufactured and marketed in different grades of purity.
In general, the purest reagents are marketed as “analytical reagent” or AR-grade.
Other labels are “LR”, meaning laboratory reagent, and “CP”, meaning chemically
pure . The strength of chemicals is expressed as normality or
molarity.
Chemical reagents are manufactured and marketed in different grades of purity.
In general, the purest reagents are marketed as “analytical reagent” or AR-grade.
Other labels are “LR”, meaning laboratory reagent, and “CP”, meaning chemically
pure . The strength of chemicals is expressed as normality or
molarity.
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CLIMATIC CONDITIONS BASED DUST CAPTURING HERBS, SHRUBS & TREES
During the study more than 80 plant species have been identified as having higher dust
capturing efficiencies, which is further influenced by local climatic and geographical
condition.
capturing efficiencies, which is further influenced by local climatic and geographical
condition.
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DUST CAPTURING CAPACITY BY PLANTS
LOW, MODERATE & HIGH DUST CAPTURING
PLANT SPECIES
The analysis of data indicated that there were significant differences among different plant species in intercepting particulate matter (PM2.5). The data indicated the relative comparisons of the experimental species in terms of their ability to remove PM2.5 (Table 6.1). Trees can act as efficient biological filters, removing significant amounts of particulate pollution from urban atmospheres.
PLANT SPECIES
The analysis of data indicated that there were significant differences among different plant species in intercepting particulate matter (PM2.5). The data indicated the relative comparisons of the experimental species in terms of their ability to remove PM2.5 (Table 6.1). Trees can act as efficient biological filters, removing significant amounts of particulate pollution from urban atmospheres.
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LOW, MODERATE & HIGH DUST CAPTURING PLANT SPECIES
Carbon in the atmosphere comes mainly from fossil fuel combustion (emissions of approximately 5 billion metric tons/yr) and deforestation (loss of stored carbon in biomass) (emissions of about 1-2 billion metric tons/yr) (Schneider, 1989). Carbon in trees comes from atmospheric carbon dioxide (a very minor portion may come from other chemicals containing carbon [e.g., carbon monoxide], but many of these chemicals convert to carbon dioxide through time).
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What is Asthma?
What is Asthma?
Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for almost 25 million Americans, including an estimated 7 million children. Although there is no cure for asthma yet, asthma can be controlled through medical treatment and management of environmental triggers.
Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for almost 25 million Americans, including an estimated 7 million children. Although there is no cure for asthma yet, asthma can be controlled through medical treatment and management of environmental triggers.
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Nagarjuna Fertilizers to expand facility
Nagarjuna Fertilizers to expand facility
Swati Bharadwaj-Chand, TNN Jun 12, 2012, 11.17PM IST
HYDERABAD: Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd, which is part of the Rs 20,000 crore turnover Hyderabad-based Nagarjuna group, is planning to pump in Rs 5000 crore in expanding its fertilizer facility in Kakinada by setting up a 1.3 million tonne per annum brownfield urea project.
This will take up the total capacity of the Kakinada plant to around 3 million tonnes per annum.
Swati Bharadwaj-Chand, TNN Jun 12, 2012, 11.17PM IST
HYDERABAD: Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd, which is part of the Rs 20,000 crore turnover Hyderabad-based Nagarjuna group, is planning to pump in Rs 5000 crore in expanding its fertilizer facility in Kakinada by setting up a 1.3 million tonne per annum brownfield urea project.
This will take up the total capacity of the Kakinada plant to around 3 million tonnes per annum.
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Global Product Strategy : ICCA GLOBAL CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT POLICY
ICCA GLOBAL CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT POLICY
Preamble
The chemical industry provides benefits to society through innovation, its products and continuous improvement in their management. The chemical industry has taken a proactive role in the safe management of chemicals by building on company Product Stewardship programs and the industry’s Responsible Care®, High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals and Long Range Research initiatives.
Preamble
The chemical industry provides benefits to society through innovation, its products and continuous improvement in their management. The chemical industry has taken a proactive role in the safe management of chemicals by building on company Product Stewardship programs and the industry’s Responsible Care®, High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals and Long Range Research initiatives.
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Possible Risk Management Actions To Consider FOR PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP
Possible Risk Management Actions To Consider
Risk management can range from providing hazard and safe handling information via (Material) Safety Data Sheets and labels, to requiring customers to demonstrate the ability to safely receive, store and use the chemical prior to sale. If the customer fails to demonstrate the ability to safely handle the chemical, the supplier should take steps to help the customer improve its practices.
Risk management can range from providing hazard and safe handling information via (Material) Safety Data Sheets and labels, to requiring customers to demonstrate the ability to safely receive, store and use the chemical prior to sale. If the customer fails to demonstrate the ability to safely handle the chemical, the supplier should take steps to help the customer improve its practices.
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RISK ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCT
THE RISK CHARACTERIZATION PROCESS
Setting Priorities for Preparing Product Risk Characterizations
Below are factors to consider when categorizing chemicals as “high priority” for completing risk characterizations (and subsequently developing associated risk management recommendations). They should be applied in light of the circumstances of each individual company and region.
Setting Priorities for Preparing Product Risk Characterizations
Below are factors to consider when categorizing chemicals as “high priority” for completing risk characterizations (and subsequently developing associated risk management recommendations). They should be applied in light of the circumstances of each individual company and region.
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THE BENEFITS OF PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP
· Strengthens industry-wide voluntary initiatives;
· Supports voluntary value chain initiatives on chemicals management in different industry sectors (e.g., electronics, coatings, personal care, household, etc.);
· Facilitates compliance with industry initiatives and practices (e.g., Responsible Care, product stewardship codes and other guidance);
· Helps meet expectations of external stakeholders (e.g., corporate social responsibility and sustainable developme
· Supports voluntary value chain initiatives on chemicals management in different industry sectors (e.g., electronics, coatings, personal care, household, etc.);
· Facilitates compliance with industry initiatives and practices (e.g., Responsible Care, product stewardship codes and other guidance);
· Helps meet expectations of external stakeholders (e.g., corporate social responsibility and sustainable developme
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Global Product Stewardship?
Section I: What Are the Global Product Strategy and Global Product Stewardship?
BACKGROUND
In February 2006 in Dubai, the International Conference on Chemicals Management, meeting
under the auspices of the United Nations, adopted the Strategic Approach to International
Management (SAICM), a framework for global chemicals management.
BACKGROUND
In February 2006 in Dubai, the International Conference on Chemicals Management, meeting
under the auspices of the United Nations, adopted the Strategic Approach to International
Management (SAICM), a framework for global chemicals management.
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Major Accident Hazard
Q. What is Hazard Operability Study ?
A. The application of a formal systematic critical examination to the process and engineering intentions of new or existing facilities to assess the hazard potential of Mal-operation or Mal-function of individual items of equipments and their consequential effects on the facility as a whole.
Q. What are source models ?
A. Source models represent the material release process.
A. The application of a formal systematic critical examination to the process and engineering intentions of new or existing facilities to assess the hazard potential of Mal-operation or Mal-function of individual items of equipments and their consequential effects on the facility as a whole.
Q. What are source models ?
A. Source models represent the material release process.
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Fertilizers: Application & efficient Use
Fertilizers: Application & efficient Use
Contents
Preface
I. Introduction
II. Time of Fertilizer Application
III. Methods of Fertilizer Application
IV. Efficient use of Fertilizers
V. Integrated Nutrient Supply
Preface
Efficient use of fertilizer means maximizing the production and minimizing the cost through fertilizer application. But farmers are unaware of these two facts.
Contents
Preface
I. Introduction
II. Time of Fertilizer Application
III. Methods of Fertilizer Application
IV. Efficient use of Fertilizers
V. Integrated Nutrient Supply
Preface
Efficient use of fertilizer means maximizing the production and minimizing the cost through fertilizer application. But farmers are unaware of these two facts.
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Fire
Fire
An outdoor fire using wood, termed a bonfire.
The ignition and extinguishing of a pile of wood shavings.
Slow motion fire sequence 1000 frame/s
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition.
The flame is the visible portion of the fire. If hot enough, the gases may become ionized to produce plasma.
An outdoor fire using wood, termed a bonfire.
The ignition and extinguishing of a pile of wood shavings.
Slow motion fire sequence 1000 frame/s
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition.
The flame is the visible portion of the fire. If hot enough, the gases may become ionized to produce plasma.
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Vizag Steel plant fire: 16 dead, many injured
Vizag Steel plant fire: 16 dead, many injured
TNN | Jun 13, 2012, 11.01PM IST
VISAKHAPATNAM: In the worst-ever accident in the history of Viskhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), 16 workers , including some officers, were burnt alive following a huge explosion in the recently commissioned oxygen plant in the steel melting shop III unit on Wednesday night. About 20 workers were injured. The explosion occurred when the officials were conducting a trial run of the oxygen plant.
TNN | Jun 13, 2012, 11.01PM IST
VISAKHAPATNAM: In the worst-ever accident in the history of Viskhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), 16 workers , including some officers, were burnt alive following a huge explosion in the recently commissioned oxygen plant in the steel melting shop III unit on Wednesday night. About 20 workers were injured. The explosion occurred when the officials were conducting a trial run of the oxygen plant.
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Emissions set to raise in India and China: UNEP
Emissions set to raise in India and China: UNEP
Last Updated: Saturday, June 09, 2012, 14:33
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Tags: India, China, UNEP, Carbon Dioxide emissions
Beijing: Emissions in India and China set to rise as Asia-Pacific region faces mounting challenges in tackling climate change, water scarcity, species extinction and hazardous waste as its economy forges ahead, a UN report has warned.
Last Updated: Saturday, June 09, 2012, 14:33
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Tags: India, China, UNEP, Carbon Dioxide emissions
Beijing: Emissions in India and China set to rise as Asia-Pacific region faces mounting challenges in tackling climate change, water scarcity, species extinction and hazardous waste as its economy forges ahead, a UN report has warned.
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Interesting Facts about India
Interesting Facts about India
India never invaded any country in her last 100000 years of history. When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization) The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu. The Persian invaders converted it into Hindu.
India never invaded any country in her last 100000 years of history. When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization) The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu. The Persian invaders converted it into Hindu.
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ENVIRONMENT KNOWLEDGE
ENVIRONMENT KNOWLEDGE
1.
The main source of water pollution is :
(A) Sewage Water
(B) Rain Water
(C) Atmospheric Pollutants
(D) Well-Water
Answer is (A) Sewage Water
2. Which gas is mainly responsible for green house effect?
(A) CO2
(B) O2
(C) H2
(D) water vapours
Answer is (A) CO2
3. Cutting of trees in a forest is called :
(A) Reforestation
(B) Aforestation
(C) Deforestation
(D) None of these
Answer is (C) Deforestation
4.
1.
The main source of water pollution is :
(A) Sewage Water
(B) Rain Water
(C) Atmospheric Pollutants
(D) Well-Water
Answer is (A) Sewage Water
2. Which gas is mainly responsible for green house effect?
(A) CO2
(B) O2
(C) H2
(D) water vapours
Answer is (A) CO2
3. Cutting of trees in a forest is called :
(A) Reforestation
(B) Aforestation
(C) Deforestation
(D) None of these
Answer is (C) Deforestation
4.
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Green Jobs and the Importance of Green Jobs
Green jobs are either:
A. Jobs in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
B. Jobs in which workers’ duties involve making their establishment’s production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.
A. Jobs in businesses that produce goods and provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
A. Jobs in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
B. Jobs in which workers’ duties involve making their establishment’s production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.
A. Jobs in businesses that produce goods and provide services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources.
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Merus – Green and sustainable water treatment since 1996.
Merus – Green and sustainable water treatment since 1996.
The MERUS Ring – water treatment to fight fouling, corrosion, rust, lime scale, biofouling and algae in cooling loops, heat exchangers, boilers, pipes and other industrial equipment.
Merus is dedicated in solving technical problems arising in the usage of water. This includes not only the treatment of drinking water, but also the treatment of all types of water used in the industrial sector today.
The MERUS Ring – water treatment to fight fouling, corrosion, rust, lime scale, biofouling and algae in cooling loops, heat exchangers, boilers, pipes and other industrial equipment.
Merus is dedicated in solving technical problems arising in the usage of water. This includes not only the treatment of drinking water, but also the treatment of all types of water used in the industrial sector today.
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SAFETY VALVES
SAFETY VALVES
1. Introduction to Safety Valves
2. Safety valve design
3. Basic operation of a safety valve
4. Types of Safety Valve
5. Conventional safety valves
6. Balanced safety valves
7. Pilot operated safety valve
8. Full lift, high lift and low lift safety valves
9. Safety valve options and accessories
Introduction to Safety Valves
As soon as mankind was able to boil water to create steam, the necessity of the safety device became evident.
1. Introduction to Safety Valves
2. Safety valve design
3. Basic operation of a safety valve
4. Types of Safety Valve
5. Conventional safety valves
6. Balanced safety valves
7. Pilot operated safety valve
8. Full lift, high lift and low lift safety valves
9. Safety valve options and accessories
Introduction to Safety Valves
As soon as mankind was able to boil water to create steam, the necessity of the safety device became evident.
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Archi-future: 13 Green Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind by priya sharma
Archi-future: 13 Green Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind
as architects continue to envision the utopian cities of the future, one thing is certain: innovation means sustainability.
In the midst of a global ecological crisis, architects and designers are relentlessly pursuing design strategies that manage to mitigate the toxic byproducts of our consumption habits, while maximizing our use of sustainable energy sources.
as architects continue to envision the utopian cities of the future, one thing is certain: innovation means sustainability.
In the midst of a global ecological crisis, architects and designers are relentlessly pursuing design strategies that manage to mitigate the toxic byproducts of our consumption habits, while maximizing our use of sustainable energy sources.
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Tianjin Eco-City In China: The Future Of Urban Development?
Green building is becoming so prevalent these days that it may not be enough to erect individual eco buildings anymore - the newest trend is entire eco-cities. Expected to be up and running in 2020, Tianjin Eco-City is one of these real-life sustainable communities, spanning 30 square kilometers and showcasing the hottest energy-saving technologies.
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Richard Goldman Dead: 'Green Nobel' Environmental Prize Creator Dies Of Natural Causes
AN FRANCISCO — Richard Goldman, a San Francisco philanthropist who created the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize to reward grass roots activism around the world, has died. He was 90.
Goldman died Monday at home of unspecified natural causes, said Amy Lyons, executive director of the foundation that awards the prize.
Launched in 1989, the $150,000 Goldman Prize is informally dubbed the "Green Nobel." It's awarded annually to six people who took personal risks to safeguard the environment.
Goldman died Monday at home of unspecified natural causes, said Amy Lyons, executive director of the foundation that awards the prize.
Launched in 1989, the $150,000 Goldman Prize is informally dubbed the "Green Nobel." It's awarded annually to six people who took personal risks to safeguard the environment.
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Environmental Heroes Ask World Leaders to Take Risk on Behalf of Humanity
What would you do, personally, to defend life on the planet we call home? Would you dedicate your life to the future of life on earth? Would you risk your own life for the lives of others? Few people make these great sacrifices. We call them heroes. Maybe you are part of a larger group of environmentalists who conserve resources and vote for candidates who support environmental protection.
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NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON CLIMATE CHANGE ;GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON CLIMATE CHANGE
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
PRIME MINISTER'S COUNCIL ON CLIMATE CHANGE
CONTENTS
1 Overview
2 Principles
3 Approach
4 Way Forward: Eight National Missions
· National Solar Mission
· National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
· National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
· National Water Mission
· National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
· National Mission for a "Green India"
· National Mission for Sustainable Agricu
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
PRIME MINISTER'S COUNCIL ON CLIMATE CHANGE
CONTENTS
1 Overview
2 Principles
3 Approach
4 Way Forward: Eight National Missions
· National Solar Mission
· National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
· National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
· National Water Mission
· National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
· National Mission for a "Green India"
· National Mission for Sustainable Agricu
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ENERGY EFFICIENCIES
ENERGY EFFICIENCIES
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MY WINERY?
AUDITING ENERGY USE AND DETERMINING CONSUMPTION INFORMATION
· What sources of energy does my winery use?
1. electrical power grid HOVER LINK TO POP-UP BALLON WITH MORE INFO
2. onsite nonrenewable fuels: natural gas, fuel oil, petroleum, distilled alcohol, etc. LINK 2
3. renewable: hydroelectric, solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal, etc.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN MY WINERY?
AUDITING ENERGY USE AND DETERMINING CONSUMPTION INFORMATION
· What sources of energy does my winery use?
1. electrical power grid HOVER LINK TO POP-UP BALLON WITH MORE INFO
2. onsite nonrenewable fuels: natural gas, fuel oil, petroleum, distilled alcohol, etc. LINK 2
3. renewable: hydroelectric, solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal, etc.
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CII to work with 50 firms on GreenCo Rating
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is going to work with 50 companies from across sectors to reduce their environmental impact in the next two years.
“The industry has a major environmental impact ... from manufacturing to the product disposal stage. To understand the overall impact, assess the greenness of the companies and provide a roadmap to them, CII has developed a 'GreenCo Rating' mechanism,” said CII president Adi Godrej.
“The industry has a major environmental impact ... from manufacturing to the product disposal stage. To understand the overall impact, assess the greenness of the companies and provide a roadmap to them, CII has developed a 'GreenCo Rating' mechanism,” said CII president Adi Godrej.
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The Top 25 Signs of a Dysfunctional Workplace
The Top 25 Signs of a Dysfunctional Workplace
By Scarlet Pruitt on February 8, 2008 Throughout time, people everywhere have engaged in the great tradition of complaining about the workplace. But as a boss or an HR manager, how do you know when job complaints are general venting and when there is really something wrong? Part of your job is to make sure that employees are happy and productive, and that can’t happen in a dysfunctional environment.
By Scarlet Pruitt on February 8, 2008 Throughout time, people everywhere have engaged in the great tradition of complaining about the workplace. But as a boss or an HR manager, how do you know when job complaints are general venting and when there is really something wrong? Part of your job is to make sure that employees are happy and productive, and that can’t happen in a dysfunctional environment.
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16 Ways to Measure Employee Performance
16 Ways to Measure Employee Performance
By David Hakala on February 19, 2008 Once an annual ritual, performance appraisal has become a continuous process by which an employee’s understanding of a company’s goals and his or her progress toward contributing to them are measured. Performance measurement is an ongoing activity for all managers and their subordinates.
Performance measurement uses the following indicators of performance, as well as assessments of those indicators.
1.
By David Hakala on February 19, 2008 Once an annual ritual, performance appraisal has become a continuous process by which an employee’s understanding of a company’s goals and his or her progress toward contributing to them are measured. Performance measurement is an ongoing activity for all managers and their subordinates.
Performance measurement uses the following indicators of performance, as well as assessments of those indicators.
1.
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Quality and Health and Safety may not always be two sides of the same coin
Quality and Health and Safety may not always be two sides of the same coin – a lesson from the service sector for managers and enforcers
Volume:2002
Issue:1
Year: 2
Kevin Maguire1
1Division of Environmental Health and Safety, The Nottingham Trent University.
Correspondence: K Maguire, The Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, UK.
Volume:2002
Issue:1
Year: 2
Kevin Maguire1
1Division of Environmental Health and Safety, The Nottingham Trent University.
Correspondence: K Maguire, The Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, UK.
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Air pollution in a chemical fertilizer complex in Nigeria: The impact on the health of the workers
Air pollution in a chemical fertilizer complex in Nigeria: The impact on the health of the workers
Volume:4
Issue:2
Year: 2005
Dr Godson R.E.E. Ana1, PhD, MPH, M.Eng, BSc, MRSPH, MIFEH, MAPHA.
Professor Mynepalli K.C. Sridhar1 PhD, MSc, BSc, FRSH, MCIWEM, C.Chem.
Dr Joshua F. Olawuyi1 PhD, MSc, BSc, MIS, MIEH, FSS.
1Department of Epidemiology, Medical Statistics and Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health,
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
Volume:4
Issue:2
Year: 2005
Dr Godson R.E.E. Ana1, PhD, MPH, M.Eng, BSc, MRSPH, MIFEH, MAPHA.
Professor Mynepalli K.C. Sridhar1 PhD, MSc, BSc, FRSH, MCIWEM, C.Chem.
Dr Joshua F. Olawuyi1 PhD, MSc, BSc, MIS, MIEH, FSS.
1Department of Epidemiology, Medical Statistics and Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health,
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
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Flammable Liquid Storage Audit
Facility ____________________ Area ___________________
Auditor ___________________ Date __________
Auditor ___________________ Date __________
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Household Energy Consumption
Household Energy Consumption
The table below gives you an idea of which appliances in your household are contributing the most to your carbon footprint. We have highlighted the low energy light bulb in red to show you that it could save you £12 per year in electricity costs if used instead of a standard 100W bulb.
The energy saving could therefore pay for the initial cost of replacing the bulb within the first year, as well as reducing your carbon footprint.
The table below gives you an idea of which appliances in your household are contributing the most to your carbon footprint. We have highlighted the low energy light bulb in red to show you that it could save you £12 per year in electricity costs if used instead of a standard 100W bulb.
The energy saving could therefore pay for the initial cost of replacing the bulb within the first year, as well as reducing your carbon footprint.
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CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION TIPS
Energy Performance Programme
Stage 1 - Essential EPP
Initial in depth on-site energy survey of your business facilities Detailed energy report and recommendations (with calculated ROI’s) Stakeholder review meeting to discuss the report and recommendations with your key colleagues, answer any specific questions and help you to gain support for your programme Four quarterly energy review telecom meetings to help you keep your programme on track, answer your questions and update you on relevant r
Stage 1 - Essential EPP
Initial in depth on-site energy survey of your business facilities Detailed energy report and recommendations (with calculated ROI’s) Stakeholder review meeting to discuss the report and recommendations with your key colleagues, answer any specific questions and help you to gain support for your programme Four quarterly energy review telecom meetings to help you keep your programme on track, answer your questions and update you on relevant r
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World Environment Day: Yamuna – A river of waste!
The fabled Yamuna River, on whose banks Delhi was born more than 2,000 years ago, is now a case study in the water management crises confronting India. In Hindu mythology, the Yamuna is considered to be a river that fell from heaven to earth.
Today, it is a foul portrait of crippled infrastructure and yet worshipped. From the bridges that soar across the river, the faithful toss coins and sweets into the river- lovingly wrapped in plastic almost everyday.
Today, it is a foul portrait of crippled infrastructure and yet worshipped. From the bridges that soar across the river, the faithful toss coins and sweets into the river- lovingly wrapped in plastic almost everyday.
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World Environment Day 2012: Let's pledge to make earth a better place
Let's pledge to make earth a better place to live in. To spread this message and create awareness among the public, World Environment Day (WED) 2012 is the right time to initiate solutions on environmental issues.
World Environment Day or popularly known as Environmental Day is observed every year on June 5 to promote awareness on the importance of preserving our biodiversity. It also aims to identify issues related to environment and ways to take corrective action.
World Environment Day or popularly known as Environmental Day is observed every year on June 5 to promote awareness on the importance of preserving our biodiversity. It also aims to identify issues related to environment and ways to take corrective action.
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The importance of a challenging work environment
The importance of a challenging work environment
By: Greg Forbes
4 Jun 2012 10:121 commentsBizLike
The work environment is an often fast-paced, dynamic and challenging one - especially true for those working within the marketing communications industry that requires constant creativity, analytical thinking, perfectionism and adherence to tight deadlines.
By: Greg Forbes
4 Jun 2012 10:121 commentsBizLike
The work environment is an often fast-paced, dynamic and challenging one - especially true for those working within the marketing communications industry that requires constant creativity, analytical thinking, perfectionism and adherence to tight deadlines.
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Climate change centre for IAS trainees in Mussoorie
Environment and climate change will now be a part of the basic training of India’s top administrators. The government has decided to set up a specialised centre on climate change at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) at Mussoorie in the northern state of
Uttarakhand. The academy provides training to newly recruited Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and offers specialised in-job courses for IAS officers at different levels.
Uttarakhand. The academy provides training to newly recruited Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and offers specialised in-job courses for IAS officers at different levels.
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Largest solar energy installation in West Virginia completed
Largest solar energy installation in West Virginia completed
Largest solar energy installation in West Virginia completed
By Linden Volsun - 04 May 2012 15:55:0 GMT
APUS 407-kilowatt solar carport, the largest solar installation in West Virginia; Credit: Matt Hovermale (MTVSolar) The largest group of solar panels has been installed in the coalfield state of West Virginia, U.S.
Largest solar energy installation in West Virginia completed
By Linden Volsun - 04 May 2012 15:55:0 GMT
APUS 407-kilowatt solar carport, the largest solar installation in West Virginia; Credit: Matt Hovermale (MTVSolar) The largest group of solar panels has been installed in the coalfield state of West Virginia, U.S.
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Green Matters: Climate change double-think of the world's politicians - new script needed?
Green Matters: Climate change double-think of the world's politicians - new script needed?
By Martin Leggett - Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT
Industrial pollution via Shutterstock George Orwell would love it. When it comes to the 'double-think' that politicians all too-often fall into, those tasked with running the climate policy circus have excelled themselves of late. The European Union is trumpeting the rise in its planet-warming emissions in 2010 as a great win for the environment.
By Martin Leggett - Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:55:00 GMT
Industrial pollution via Shutterstock George Orwell would love it. When it comes to the 'double-think' that politicians all too-often fall into, those tasked with running the climate policy circus have excelled themselves of late. The European Union is trumpeting the rise in its planet-warming emissions in 2010 as a great win for the environment.
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Pollution from the Stratosphere
Pollution from the Stratosphere
By Dave Armstrong - 19 Dec 2011 18:24:0 GMT
Elemental mercury here is relatively harmless, unless you breathe it in via Shutterstock No direct evidence is yet available for one of the most dangerous pollutants found in the upper air. This article authored primarily by Seth Lyman and Daniel A. Jaffe takes the best data from flight samples in order to illustrate the 2010 situation for oxidised mercury.
By Dave Armstrong - 19 Dec 2011 18:24:0 GMT
Elemental mercury here is relatively harmless, unless you breathe it in via Shutterstock No direct evidence is yet available for one of the most dangerous pollutants found in the upper air. This article authored primarily by Seth Lyman and Daniel A. Jaffe takes the best data from flight samples in order to illustrate the 2010 situation for oxidised mercury.
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Air pollution linked to premature births
Air pollution linked to premature births
By Dale Kiefer - 08 Oct 2011 14:6:1 GMT
Premature baby via Shutterstock Air pollution poses a risk to pregnant women and their babies, according to a study published recently in the science journal, Environmental Health. Traffic-generated air pollutants, especially polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), are linked to a 30-percent increase in premature births.
By Dale Kiefer - 08 Oct 2011 14:6:1 GMT
Premature baby via Shutterstock Air pollution poses a risk to pregnant women and their babies, according to a study published recently in the science journal, Environmental Health. Traffic-generated air pollutants, especially polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), are linked to a 30-percent increase in premature births.
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Biodiversity loss from species extinctions may rival pollution and climate change impacts
Biodiversity loss from species extinctions may rival pollution and climate change impacts
By Adrian Bishop - 02 May 2012 17:0:1 GMT
Bee eaters image via Shutterstock Species extinction and loss of biodiversity could be as devastating for the earth as climate change and air pollution. That's the finding of a new study by a group of scientists from nine countries.
By Adrian Bishop - 02 May 2012 17:0:1 GMT
Bee eaters image via Shutterstock Species extinction and loss of biodiversity could be as devastating for the earth as climate change and air pollution. That's the finding of a new study by a group of scientists from nine countries.
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From soil to clouds: African farmers benefit from improved rainstorm predictions
From soil to clouds: African farmers benefit from improved rainstorm predictions
By Martin Leggett - 12 Jun 2011 17:0:0 GMT
For African farmers from the Sahel region, casting their eyes eagerly to the horizons, on the look out for the July monsoon rains, a new study offers hope of better forecasts. A group of scientists, using high resolution satellite data, may be able to better predict which areas in the Sahel will gifted with rain - and which won't.
By Martin Leggett - 12 Jun 2011 17:0:0 GMT
For African farmers from the Sahel region, casting their eyes eagerly to the horizons, on the look out for the July monsoon rains, a new study offers hope of better forecasts. A group of scientists, using high resolution satellite data, may be able to better predict which areas in the Sahel will gifted with rain - and which won't.
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Air pollution increases floods and droughts, study shows
Air pollution increases floods and droughts, study shows
By Adrian Bishop - 15 Nov 2011 17:39:0 GMT
A radar image of clouds; data from a decade of time played an important role in the results; Credit: ARM Climate Research Facility Air pollution can cause more droughts and floods, a new long-term study has discovered. The research from top scientists studying a decade of atmospheric data has shown how cloud and weather development are affected by aerosols in the atmosphere.
By Adrian Bishop - 15 Nov 2011 17:39:0 GMT
A radar image of clouds; data from a decade of time played an important role in the results; Credit: ARM Climate Research Facility Air pollution can cause more droughts and floods, a new long-term study has discovered. The research from top scientists studying a decade of atmospheric data has shown how cloud and weather development are affected by aerosols in the atmosphere.
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EV Project: Electric Vehicle journeys saved a million gallons of gasoline, 8,700 metric tons of CO2 emissions
EV Project: Electric Vehicle journeys saved a million gallons of gasoline, 8,700 metric tons of CO2 emissions
By Linden Volsun - 26 Apr 2012 14:22:20 GMT
Chevrolet Volt image via Shutterstock Around one million gallons of petrol and 8,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions have been saved by EVs in the United States in under three years.
By Linden Volsun - 26 Apr 2012 14:22:20 GMT
Chevrolet Volt image via Shutterstock Around one million gallons of petrol and 8,700 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions have been saved by EVs in the United States in under three years.
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Air pollution linked to heart health, Beijing olympic study finds
Air pollution linked to heart health, Beijing olympic study finds
By Adrian Bishop - 16 May 2012 13:52:0 GMT
Birdnest stadium, Beijing olympic games via Shutterstock Even a short reduction in air pollution levels can improve heart health, researchers claim. The study, conducted during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, discovered biological signs that cardiovascular health improves in when air pollution falls.
Senior author, Junfeng (Jim) Zhang, Ph.D.
By Adrian Bishop - 16 May 2012 13:52:0 GMT
Birdnest stadium, Beijing olympic games via Shutterstock Even a short reduction in air pollution levels can improve heart health, researchers claim. The study, conducted during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, discovered biological signs that cardiovascular health improves in when air pollution falls.
Senior author, Junfeng (Jim) Zhang, Ph.D.
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Light Pollution: Animals affected by HPS lighting interference
Light Pollution: Animals affected by HPS lighting interference
By Dave Armstrong - 22 May 2012 23:1:0 GMT
City Lights; Credit: © Shutterstock When the gas-lighter carried out his rounds, there must have been street urchins attracted to the novel brightness and the opportunities that provided. Now we have a spread of incredible, high-pressure sodium brightness around the planet, virtually bringing day to night in a major area of terrestrial habitats.
By Dave Armstrong - 22 May 2012 23:1:0 GMT
City Lights; Credit: © Shutterstock When the gas-lighter carried out his rounds, there must have been street urchins attracted to the novel brightness and the opportunities that provided. Now we have a spread of incredible, high-pressure sodium brightness around the planet, virtually bringing day to night in a major area of terrestrial habitats.
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Maintaining body temperature
The hypothalamus is the processing centre in the brain that controls body temperature. It does this by triggering changes to effectors, such as sweat glands and muscles controlling body hair. Heat stroke can happen when the body becomes too hot; and hypothermia when the body becomes too cold.
Temperature control
Temperature control is the process of keeping the body at a constant temperature of 37°C.
Temperature control
Temperature control is the process of keeping the body at a constant temperature of 37°C.
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Metrohm combines conductivity and pH measurement with Inline Dilution and subsequent ion chromatography (IC)
Metrohm combines conductivity and pH measurement with Inline Dilution and subsequent ion chromatography (IC)
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World Environment Day turns 40
World Environment Day turns 40
Believe it or not, World Environment Day turns 40 in 2012. Since the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) was formed in 1972, World Environment Day has been celebrated annually. In 2012, World Environment Day will be looking back at some of the notable previous celebrations and themes.
This is going to be an exciting year and we’d like to invite you to celebrate with us.
Believe it or not, World Environment Day turns 40 in 2012. Since the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) was formed in 1972, World Environment Day has been celebrated annually. In 2012, World Environment Day will be looking back at some of the notable previous celebrations and themes.
This is going to be an exciting year and we’d like to invite you to celebrate with us.
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Principles: Emergency management must be:
Principles: Emergency management must be:
Comprehensive – emergency managers consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters. Progressive – emergency managers anticipate future disasters and take preventive and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities.
Comprehensive – emergency managers consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters. Progressive – emergency managers anticipate future disasters and take preventive and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities.
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Emergency communication system
Emergency communication system
An Emergency communication system (ECS) is any system (typically computer based) that is organized for the primary purpose of supporting the two way communication of emergency messages between both individuals and groups of individuals. These systems are commonly designed to integrate the cross-communication of messages between are variety of communication technologies.
Emergency Communication vs.
An Emergency communication system (ECS) is any system (typically computer based) that is organized for the primary purpose of supporting the two way communication of emergency messages between both individuals and groups of individuals. These systems are commonly designed to integrate the cross-communication of messages between are variety of communication technologies.
Emergency Communication vs.
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