904 articles on "environment"

Overview of BASIX Environmental Scheme in NSW, Australia

BASIX or Building Sustainability Index replaces the energy efficiency requirements of the Building Code of Australia for residential developments in New South Whales. NSW Department of Planning introduced the BASIX scheme in 2004 in response to incre...

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Recycle Old Cell Phones And Get Paid For It

With increasing awareness of environmental issues more and more people are choosing to recycle old cell phones. There are many organisations who offer recycling services and most will give you a cash sum in return for your old cell. Other charitable ...

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Electricity May Injure You Thus Be Mindful

While it's correct that electricity provides a lot more advantages to make anyone secure, it may also harm you once you don't exercise caution. Bear in mind that the voltage that reaches our home is high. In the U. s. it reaches to as high ...

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Algae As A Source Of Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Here is an article which I retrieved from the Oilgae newsletter archives. This article focuses on the importance of algae as a source of high-value end products. Algae are a rich and varied source of pharmacologically active natural products and nut...

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Curtailing Use of Fossil Fuels to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

From standpoints of public relations, economic and legal basis, reduction of enterprise greenhouse gas emissions becomes a primary priority for a company's CEOs and board members. In the second half of 2008, key environmental author James Hanse...

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Solar PV Panels and the Derating of Output

The capacity of a Solar PV Panel is as what is given in its name plate. The output will invariably be given in DC power output in watts. The watt output of an array of PV panels has to be converted to a practical unit which is kw (DC) and for this pu...

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Solar Panels And Photovoltaic Shingles

Solar panels and photovoltaic shingles are both good ways to collect the sun's energy on the roof of your home. Each choice has pros and cons you should consider before you decide which option is for you. Some choices you can dictate, but some a...

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The Fuels That Powered the Past Might Not Power the Future

The original power is, of course, manpower. Maybe that term is no longer politically correct and it should be called human power or muscle power. Granddaddy referred to it as "elbow grease." But the fact is that when mankind first stood upright and m...

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Residential Wind Generators, Are They Right For Me?

Residential wind generators are becoming more accessible to a greater number of people than ever before. More people want to know, are they right for me? There are many things to take into consideration when reviewing wind power, the first being th...

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Move Away From Your Trash Disposal Headaches through Dumpster Rental Minnesota

Trash is nothing but a pile up of unwanted items that are generated either on completion of the project or your house cleanup. This unwanted garbage has become talk off the society due the ill effects on the environment of the earth. Tons of trash pi...

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