The enabling effect of ICT
"When it comes to emissions, ICT is on a par with aviation." That's how the Economist has described Information & Communication Technology in a recent ...
"When it comes to emissions, ICT is on a par with aviation." That's how the Economist has described Information & Communication Technology in a recent ...
My Lab-Grown Hamburger
I have felt this guilt on many occasions. It's hard to play innocent when you understand the toll that carnivorous people (such as myself ...
Carbon Credits: Credit Where It's Not Due
Yesterday I submitted a blogpost to Matter Network (.com) based on my experience at a fundraiser luncheon for International Rivers. Several speakers presented on an ...
The mega future of nanotechnology in practical terms
So small and scientific, it can't possibly apply to me! That's where we find we're wrong. There are already a multitude of ...
Need of an Electrical Definition to the Height of a Building?
Could we suggest an Electrical Definition to the Height of a Building? Back Ground The Indian statutes are defining a Multistoried Building/High Rise Buildings ...
United Nations - new environmental publications
You can view a list of new United Nations publications that have a focus on environmental law on this page . The UNEP (United Nations Environment ...
Hand-dryer v paper towel v linen towel
So which is best ? Hand dryer - uses elctricity right in front of you Paper Towel - how much is used in those great big induction heaters ...
The amazing power quality teaching toy
The PQ teaching toy is a hobby of Alex McEachern spun out of control. This freely downloadable tool allows users to visualise fundamental and reactive ...
Suggestions de solutions écologiques
La sécheresse peut être vaincue par le polyter ! Pneus rechapés ou regommés : une solution écologique et économique ! Solutions pour résoudre le ...
Si un jour, un enfant...
Et si un jour, un enfant vous demandait : « Dis, tu m’emmènes au parc ? ». Et si, spontanément ce jour-là, au lieu de l ...
Europe grows ever thirstier for electricity
According to the European Commission's Institute for environment and Sustainability, electricity consumption in Europe continues to grow despite the energy efficiency polices and programmes ...
Technology: the solution or the problem?
Historically, we (the occidental peoples) see Earth as an inamimate rock upon which we live. Perhaps we instead ought to try looking at Earth as ...
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