Electric Car question?
January 24th, 2009
Golfcarmel asked: Is there an electric car kit that uses the technology of the new Tesla? If so, do you know who sells it and at what price ? Oh, and if you know these things, I’d like to know them too.
Lee J, would Stanford or MIT be the place to look for this information, [...]
Why tata is failing to produce nano as an electric car?
January 20th, 2009
Vishnu ! asked: I think nano could become a boon for indian environment as well as economy if tata nano is an electric car.
Why most of the indian car makers hesitate to produce electric-eco friendly cars except REVA?Dorelia
Can abortions reduce your carbon footprint?
January 8th, 2009
Liberal Larry asked: I’ve been trying to convince my girlfriend that getting an abortion would reduce her carbon footprint and prevent the ice caps from melting. She insists on having the child anyway, despite all the polar bears it will displace - not to mention the cramper it will put on my paycheck. What’s the [...]
Well, You Know-we All Want to Change the World
January 7th, 2009
Bnei Baruch asked: Most people agree that there is a general crisis in the world. Gas prices are soaring, people around the world are unable to afford the bare necessities of life, and stories of hatred and terrorism dominate the news. We have reached the point where our exploitation of the earth’s resources may threaten [...]
How does carbon trading reduce carbon emissions?
January 7th, 2009
Ozmaniac asked: If a company that reduces its carbon emissions is able to ’sell’ its carbon credits to another company that is unable or unwilling to reduce its own emissions, surely there has been no net reduction.
Have I completely missed the point of the scheme?Bell
What are ways we can reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
January 7th, 2009
?blondie? asked: Please help! This is for school, and I’ve already put down:
Plant more trees (trees absorb carbon dioxide)
And reduce amount of cars [carpool, public transit, bike, walk, etc.]
Any others?
MUCH APPRECIATED
[=Jacinta
Ipods Computers Iphones Loaded With Toxic Chemicals
January 6th, 2009
Alisha Dhamani asked: Apple Computer, based in Cupertino, CA, manufactures and retails personal computers and software. In 2006, the company employed 16,820 people and generated revenues of $19.3 billion.Apple has consistently lagged behind competitors in environmental programs such as recycling computers; phasing out toxic chemicals like PVC from its computers; ensuring transparency and a willingness [...]
Unilever Planning On Certifying All Its Palm Oil
January 5th, 2009
Scott Miscall asked: It might be a lofty aim but Unilever has very serious intentions of implementing it. By 2015 Unilever plans on all its palm oil sources certified. The CEO of Unilever Patrick Cescau also was strongly in favor of having a moratorium to prevent rain forest destructions in Indonesia.Strong voicesAs a holistic move [...]
Will switching off a car’s engine at the traffic lights reduce carbon emissions and fuel consumption?
January 4th, 2009
Rika92 asked: Stop-start cars are the latest thing in Europe. Apparently, fuel savings of up to 15% and carbon emission reductions by 10% are possible with such cars. Will switching off your car’s engine at the traffic lights have the same effect, or is it something to do with the particular technology?Fawne
How To Insulate Your Home
January 3rd, 2009
VideoJug asked:
http://www.homeserve.com - This guide will show you how to insulate your home, saving you hundreds on your energy bills, as well as making a massive reduction to your carbon foot print.Arlena