51 articles on "carbon"

Carbon Footprint-You don"t want to leave behind

Carbon footprints are the negative effect that we and our practices have on planet earth and today, because of the ISO 14001, we can reduce the environmental footprints and improve the environment sustainability. We as human beings share a responsibi...

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning by: edbishop Carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for at least 400 accidental deaths and over 5,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms per year. Unfortunately, ...

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A Lesson in Sustainability

Scientists are currently conducting a study on loblolly pines. The study utilizes a ring of carbon dioxide generators that surrounds patches of these trees. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of an increase of CO2 in the air on these...

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Realize Sustainable Corporations Through Enterprise Carbon and Energy Management (ECEM) Systems

The United Nations defines sustainable development as giving importance on the needs of the present time without sacrificing the needs of the future generations. Moreover, the UN suggests that sustainable corporation revolves around concepts which ar...

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Tips To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, silent killer. Unless an individual who has been exposed to carbon monoxide receives treatment immediately, brain damage or death can occur. Take this threat seriously, so that your family does not become a ...

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Solar Ovens - Saving Lives

Half the world's population is dependent upon a wood, coal, bark, charcoal, grass or even dried dung for fuel for cooking their daily meals, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). They also report, as a consequence, that we are now lo...

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It's Never Too Late to Prevent Osteporosis

Never Too Late to Prevent Osteporosis by: ARA Content Calcium - a key element in the fight (ARA) - Osteoporosis, a chronic disease that results in the deterioration of bone mineral density, affects nearly 28 million Americans 2 million of which...

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Understanding Wood Pellet Systems And Carbon Neutrality

One of the major selling points to wood pellet systems is their carbon neutral label. Because these systems are considered to be carbon neutral, they are eligible for many different energy grants and rebates. But what is a wood pellet system, and how...

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Is Indoor Air Safe? 4 Simple Steps to Make It Safer

Is Indoor Air Safe? 4 Simple Steps to Make It Safer by: Charles Kassotis It is true that we spend most of our time, almost 80% of it, in indoor spaces. We’re used to worrying about the air outdoors. We complain about pollution, gas emissions a...

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Carbon Monoxide Can Be DeadlyEarly Detection Monitors Make It Easy to Protect Your Family

Carbon Monoxide Can Be DeadlyEarly Detection Monitors Make It Easy to Protect Your Family by: Debra Lynn Dadd If you burn gas, kerosene, or wood in your home to produce heat for cooking or warmth, you need to monitor the level of carbon monoxide...

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