Green Living Q & A

Disposable products are an environmental hazard?

I have to do a speech on comparing reusable products (Bottles, bags etc) to disposable bottles, plastic bags and other things. Here is what I was able to come up with:

Australia is one of the world’s best sources for tap water in the world, however, despite this; we rely on bottled water companies to keep us hydrated. The following are useful facts on this environmental issue:
•Australian’s spend over half a billion dollars on bottled water per year.

•Bottled water and pre bottled beverages, such as Gatorade, are made out of PETE (Polyethylene teraphthalate) plastic, which takes over 700 years to begin to biodegrade, and thousands of years before it is completely gone, and this plastic has been around for little over 70 years, so no bottles have ever degenerated.

•Producing and delivering a litre of bottled water can produce hundreds of times more greenhouse gases than a liter of tap water, and it is thousands of times more expensive.

•Australia recycles only 36% of PETE plastic drink bottles. This number is 15% in the US.

•In a single 24 hour period 30 million disposable bottles are placed in the dump in the US alone. Luckily, this means that just 10% of America’s population consumes a disposable bottle each day. This is not unrealistic, as this would equate to roughly 2 million people in Australia, buying and disposing of fully recyclable bottles.

•Over 50 million liters of oil is used to make bottled water each year.

•The quality of tap water is greater than that of bottled water.

•PETE bottles should not be reused over long periods of time. Dangerous chemicals may leech into the water, affecting you health.

These few short facts prove the hazard that the environment takes from just one unneeded luxury. Only now, are we beginning to understand its futility. Each year, the amount of bottled water consumed increases by 10%. For how long can this go on for? Are we really going to continue to produce such a hazard for our own benefit?

This being analyzed, it seems almost pointless to continue ‘urging’ consumers to recycle their bottles after their short lived lives. It just is not happening. The three strikes and ‘you’re out!’ rule should be more like ‘one million strikes, and you’re out’. However, the cost of recycling these bottles it very high, and so is the oil it requires.

So, now that many countries and states around the world are placing a ban on the production of bottles water, what do you have to store your water in? The answer is to, as I thought was I great slogan I saw; to ‘Smash the Trash’ and to go reusable. That’s right, reusable bottles and healthier, more durable, eco friendly and makes the water taste better than the regular PETE bottles. So do what I decided to do and ‘go green’, you’ll save yourself, and the environment. And after the very long lives of these bottles, they can just be recycled.

Plastic bags are another major issue for the environment. So far this year, over 400 billion plastic bags have been used by consumers around the globe. These numbers are staggering, and the very fact that these bags are not durable and difficult to recycle, they end up in landfills, harming the environment and water life. Although these CAN be recycled, only 0.6 of these are placed in the recycling bin.
One alternative is the infamous eco bags which I am sure many of you know of. These are durable, reusable and biodegradable bags made of recycled HDPE, Polypropylene or PETE. You can find these at Coles or other supermarkets.
These few short rules apply to all disposable products, even cameras. And in the long run, you will save yourself a lot of money from making the right decisions.
To conclude this I will assure you that because of actions chosen by us people, disposable products have become a bio hazard. And something must be done to stop this from contributing to global warming and other issues.
(Talk about energy drinks)

Why Isn’t God Helping America win wars anymore?

Unless you are stupid, it’s pretty obvious Iraq is a failure.

Do you think We got 9/11 and the rest of our current misfortunes, like taking 2nd place to China and India in the world stage because of:

1. Our little habit of killing more civilians than enemies in wars
2. This nations lack of morals (Racism, Crime, Greed, etc.)
3. Our sickening hypocrisy on environmental issues and continued abuse of the planet.

etc.
Spare me the patriot rants because Jesus seems sick of them, too. No wonder he has left us to the dogs lately.

How come the youth of America (30 and under) spend less than 5 minutes a month on the election?

To those in Washington making decisions for a “Better America”:
You want to know why a lot of us 30 and under don’t spend more than 5 minutes a month on the presidential elections? That’s about how much time we get from those elected. When is it going to be our turn? When will we have a voice in our lives? I am really sick of old white men determining the way my life should go. IT IS TIME, for you to give up the complete control of the reigns and share them with the next generation. We are not living in the 40’s or 50’s. What is deemed immoral by those standards does not hold today. How dare any of our “elected officials” determine whether or not a gay couple should have the same rights as a heterosexual couple? Almost every other civilized nation has realized that gay men and women are just as “normal” as the rest of us. How dare they determine who we can and cannot love? Isn’t this a free country? How can they determine agriculture or environmental issues, when they aren’t going to be around to witness the atrocious hardships based on their decisions? It seems to me, many of those in offices have been there for a while and nothing, but nothing, has gone right for some time. You blame us. You blame our hip hop culture. You blame our Rock culture. Hell you even blame video games. Stop putting the blame on others and start embracing it. You are so focused with the way you feel this country should be run, or what you feel is in our best interest without even asking. I am white, 26 years old from KY, but I grew up with many different races and cultures (Unlike my parents, aunts and uncles). I have a more open mind for people’s religion, beliefs and way of life. I think it is unfortunate that when many of you were in school, you were surrounded by the same people you are today sitting in office. Leave your entourage, media cameras and even your close friends behind and go to a soup kitchen. Don’t do it for media, do it to get to know those that have it the hardest. Visit the schools that are in your constituencies; get to know some youth. I know the people with the money greatly influence decisions, but there are so many SO VERY MANY of us that don’t have that money, and we need our voices heard.
Are you sick of kids shooting up schools? We are. WE are very sick of seeing our fellow brothers and sisters taking their aggression out this way. It’s not surprising. It’s frustration. You say blame video games, maybe the only real release for some kids whose single mother has to work 2 jobs and they are forced to entertain themselves. You say blame music, the same outlet that lets a little girl let loose in her shared bedroom without being able to go outside for fear of being shot. Many of you privileged parents say blame them. Blame the parents for not raising their kids. That’s hard to do when you are working 3 jobs just so you can afford to put clothes on your kids’ backs and food in their stomachs. The stress of having to live in this society is felt to the smallest of children. I constantly, as a child, saw my mom cry at the dinner table with bills in front of her. She never could seem to get ahead. 20 years later, my mom is still crying at that table.
I don’t have a solution to all of the problems, but collectively we will come up with it. Each and every generation can work together to preserve those morals we need to preserve, and maybe, just maybe let go of those we need to let go of (I.E. Racism, Poverty…). I call these morals because somewhere stuck in your head, they will always be here. BTW Mr. President, I loved it when you were on the campaign trail and talking about how “children are our future” (As if we never heard that before). So speaking for my cousin, one of those children you took healthcare from, Thank you. I certainly hope she doesn’t have an illness my aunt and uncle will have to pay forever for. BTW, since we are speaking about America and what it needs. $275 million a day on a war is excessive. Do you think maybe, just maybe we can use some of that money for Katrina Relief? Just one day’s spending. Call a cease fire, for one day, and give that $275 million to the Americans that are fighting for the faith they have in this government (i.e. New Orleans).
I think President Bush is planning on going out with a bang. Currently, we seem to be angering many of the larger empires (I.E. China, Turkey, Iran…etc…) and of course he’s ready to take a stance on Environmental Issues. He has one year left and has made a lot of money from Afghanistan and Iraq’s oil. I look at my mom, blindly following what she is told, maybe not educated enough to see what’s happening, but faithful non-the-less. Mr. President, Congressional Leaders, the young blood of America is not that blind. We see you for what you are and what you are doing. We had computers in grade school, not 20 years into our careers. We are connected, with friendships, to many different cultures, different people from all over the world. What you share with us is not necessarily what is happening. We know the truth.
Do us a favor. Bring us to the table. As it stands, it’s going to be these friendships from myspace, youtube and facebook that may ultimately bring peace to the world. Men in mynammar are posting blogs for support. Youth everywhere taking cameras to show what “protection from police” really means. I don’t like the fact that we will have to spend so long to fix what you have taken such a short time to screw up. One FULL generation of living and corruption by remaining in complete power is a form of dictatorship, no matter how you look at it.

Can the left and right possibly come to an agreement on an environmental issue?

I’ll take it for granted that the divide is wide as it pertains to global warming, but can we not maybe all sense some urgency over this “Frack” issue and its effect on our water quality?

Although I vote right on most issues I would hope that democrats could see the benefit of getting agressive on this issue as a way to make in roads into the territory where they have fallen far out of favor. Big points could be won with middle america on this one. I hold no hope that Republicans will act on this.

Some assistance in understanding America’s political system, please?

Alright, I’m very “young” and I’m very naive when it comes to politics. Right now, I’m trying to understand the difference between Republicans and Democrats. I have a good idea of each of their beliefs and ideals, but I can’t say I understand them for sure. I see it this way: Democrats try to keep everyone balanced and well-off, very serious about environmental issues, and are considered “wimpy”. Republicans tend to believe more in moral values and think people should take care of themselves to get where they want to go and not rely on government, and are considered “inconsiderate”. Now my thought is probably crucially innaccurate – remember I’m verrrryyy naive about this! So I need some explanation on the whole thing, and I’d preferably like it if you could give it to me in very basic language so I can better understand. Thank you so much!

What would happen to all the existing gasoline automobiles if renewable energy took over?

I’m not saying I’m against renewable energy. I’m just wondering – what would everybody do with their car that runs on regular gas?

What is a good company to work for in the renewable energy field?

I have an extensive sales background and am very interested in the renewable energy field. Please help.

What do we use renewable and non-renewable energy for?

I can’t find the answer to this question. Every time I try to look it up it says we should use renewable energy but it doesn’t specify what we use non-renewable and renewable sources for?
I know we mainly use it for electricity, but do we use it for anything else???
Thank you so much!!!
Do we only use renewable energy for heating buildings and electricity?? (If not, give some examples of things we create besides heating buildings and electricity with renewable energy.)

What is the average wage of someone who works in renewable energy?

What would someone who works in the renewable energy sector, like windmills etc get paid, what would be the starting off salary and what would the average salary be, what countrys could you travel to with it?, im thinking of getting into it in the future. Thanks, any information would be good.

What are some creative uncommon, creative renewable energy sources?

for my science class exam, I must assemble a portfolio of 4 types of renewable energy technologies, it cannot be solar or wind. I must explain whether the technologies are feasible or not. I must explain the pros & cons of utilizing this type of energy, whether it be environmental, economic, social or political. I can only find wind and solar and we’re not allowed to use those. I know of like cranks and generators but I still need more. So can anyone give me any other good ideas for renewable energy technologies?……….. I have until friday.

Would a policy where everyone is guaranteed a “living wage” be sustainable in the long run?

done w undrgrad.want to strt grad(masters sustainable livnig/agriculture abroad cheap any ideas? no luck yet?

I have just finished my communications degree and want to go for sustainable living or sustainable agriculture Masteres degree ( graduate). I have tried searching online but only come up with Maharishi University in Iowa, nothing else. any one has an idea or knows where to find a cheap college to study this program outside of the United States?

How about a better, more sustainable life without the illegals to clean your house and mow your lawn?

The pro-illegals kept saying that without the work of these illegals, the U.S. would not be able to function.
Any one with a brain could see how untrue it is, but if we look at the way many American citizens live and work today, it’s not too hard to see that the dependency on cheap illegal labor is also the excuses for companies, communities, even the states to not take on the inevitabble transition to a more sustainable way of living. Take a closer look at the spending/consumption patterns of the majority of people, you can see how wasteful and unnecessary people spend their money(likely on things they can live without). What the need for cheap illegal household help(landscape, maids, nannies) really shows, is not how much we need the illegals to clean our houses or mow our lawns, it really shows how far away many are from a normal, wholesome, balanced family life.
whoever voted down Turtle is legal, is, like many of the chest-pounding, lie-spewing, arrogant, illegal Mexicans on this site, a certifieble MORON!!!
Spazz,
one doesn’t have to be “rich, stuckup, white” to not want to do a lawn mowing job for $2 an hour. It has nothing to do with what color or race you are. It simply is because $2 an hour is not a livable wage for any self respecting citizen.

what steps can we make in our lives to help move forward towards living a sustainable life?

how can rural living become sustainable?

New alternative energy idea?

I have this new alternative energy idea. I call it motion energy. Do you know how when some one walks or a car goes by it creates vibrations, or motion energy. My idea is if we can install these panels that look kind of like solar panels on or 2mm under the concrete of roads, highways, and sidewalks we could make a renewable clean energy source. It goes as the following: when someone walks the vibration is captured and concentrated through small little metal wires. The shaking wires come together to make a bit bigger shaking wire ( mind you this is taking place underground ). Then they go to a small building, the size of a telephone booth and moves the generator ( generator is relatively small ) to create electric power. Then this electric power is transmitted to the cities power station were it is then transmitted across the town. With cities like New York, where many people walk and many cars are on the streets the power created could be pretty big. You could create probably up to 30-40 percent of the electricity needed to power cities like New York. This energy source would be great in cities like L.A. too. L.A. has up to 10 very small earthquakes a day. These earthquakes are so small people can not even feel them. These small wires though could and they could basically use earthquakes as a power source. Using durable and strong yet cheap materials this power source when constructed would be relatively inexpensive. It would also create up to 10 million long lasting jobs if the world took this power source and used it. Also subways and trains create vibration. This vibration could attribute in the making of electricity. I believe if we and the industrialized nations of the world use this power source, we could generate up to 8 to 15 percent of the world power, possibly even 20 percent. That is 1/5 of the worlds power coming from motion energy. This is just an idea I think could be very possible and beneficial if we use it. This idea could always be tinkered with to perfect it though. By the way I am only 14, an I think this kind of stuff through to make my and everyone’s future brighter. Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Do you think it could work, do you think it is a good idea? Also do you have any ideas on perfecting it?

What kind of degree should I get to become a wind energy researcher?

I want to major in a field that will pretty much guarantee me a research and development job in wind energy. I am not interested in any other forms of alternative energy, so a general renewable energy bachelor’s won’t do. Any help?

What do you think of replacing oil with alternative renewable energy?

I’ve always thought that alternative energy is a smart idea. Energy sources like Wind, Tidal, Hydroelectric, Hydrogen etc. are much cheaper and cleaner than fossil fuels like Oil and Coal. Also, by switching to renewable energy, we would be able to avoid future oil spills and explosions like the gulf oil leak that we are dealing with currently. For people that are still weary of getting rid of oil, alternative energy will provide america with thousands of jobs and a boost to the economy. What is you’re opinion about this subject?
I am a conservative, but I’ve never understood why most of the Republican Party is so bound and determined to stop renewable energy in it’s tracks. It creates jobs (which everyone wants), and it helps our one and only home: Earth. I don’t understand why anyone would be against that.

Does President Obama need to come out with a Eisenhower jobs plan, to bring back this economy?

Im talking about a Jobs plan that focuses on infrastructure. High Speed Railroads, Alternative Energy investment, and repairing our roads, highways, Levy’s/dams and skyscrapers.

I know the Conservative argument is that “Government does not create jobs” but that argument is flawed. Government giving out contracts to private companies for infrastructure has been PROVEN to create jobs and benefit the country in the long term.

Has Obama Stated How We Can Keep Our Jobs As Oil Costs Continue To Rise?

As far as I can tell the high gas prices have already created inflation, and major job lose. If we have to wait for Alternative Energy for 20 years or so whats the plan of action in the meantime that Democrats / Obama have for us?

Majority Dems / Obama are against drilling where we have oil, against coal and against new Nuclear Clean Air Plants, so whats left?

Eco-Friendly Childrens Bed – no harsh chemicals such as pvc pp mfd and others. Is This Bed Safe for children?

I would like to purchase this bed for my child soon… http://www.cymaxstores.com/Common/NoBot/Captains-Bed-with-12-Drawers-and-Stairs.htm
but I have recently read blogs and articles about how some furniture and toys have harmful effects on children and use very dangerous and harmful chemicals to make them… for instance formaldehyde in particle board well here’s 1 website that i read my information from: http://www.lhc.org.uk/members/pubs/factsht/46fact.htm… im just a little confused on this can anyone educated on this matter please help me out ive seen other beds on eco sites that ive considered buying but this one just catches my eye because of the storage possibilities: http://www.cymaxstores.com/Common/NoBot/Captains-Bed-with-12-Drawers-and-Stairs.htm thank you for your time and please no negative responses please
what about metal beds/bunkbeds? ive considered a futon bunk bed but the futon “mattress” looks uncomfortable. and i really like the stairs on the bed. also my child is fairly young i want a bed that my child can grow into… so it can be either a twin or full size.
Thank you “anoldstar” for your comment but i was hopeing someone would tell me if it was safe as far as the wood and laminate…..

Do you know about furniture materials?

i am in the process of designing a bed for a child. i need to have a eco friendly material and i don’t want it to look like wood. i want it to be a gloss white but i don’t necessarily want to paint it. it has to be about 3cm thick and cost is no issue. does anyone know what material i should use? i need a name of the material so that i can further research it.

Starting to go “Green”- what products should I start with- how do I start being “Green”?

I am really really trying to “go green” and be more environmentally friendly. How should I start doing this? I recycle, I walk everywhere possible, I compost, I use cloth chopping bags and cloth diapers, all natural biodegradeable cleaning supplies… what next? How do I take my “being green” to the next level?

ALSO can you tell me your fave green eco friendly products? I want to try to slowly replace everything in our home with eco friendly alternatives. What products should I start with? AND how can I “be green” ON A TIGHT TIGHT budget? (Single mom with 2 kiddos!!)…

ANY tips and suggestions on how to be green on a tight frugal budget would be really appreciated!

PS- I’m looking into eco friendly furniture to replace some of the crappy stuff we have now!

Ways to build a totally green home?

In the future, I’m determined to build a completely environmentally friendly house, and besides these, are there any other ways to build it ‘green’?

Using non-toxic non-VOC paints and finishes
Using sustainable harvested, FSC certified hardwood, or bamboo
Using recycled materials, like recycled plastic bottle carpeting
Using non-VOC glues and adhesives
Buying eco–friendly furniture and decorations, or buying furniture and decorations that will last a long time, so they don’t have to be reproduced
Using energy-efficient lighting
Installing Energy Star rated appliances
Maximizing natural lighting
Using native plants, and drought resistant landscaping (zeroscaping)
Planting native trees
Recycling
Reusing waste in order to create compost
Using a recycled or eco–friendly insulation, such as denim or soy

Any others that I missed?

What do you think of my future developments?

Now I live here in Hurghada in Egypt. I’m just a teenager but when I’m around 20 years old I might take control(General Manager) of my grandfathers hotel(15%). And I will be allowed to change anything with the hotel money so here’s my plans, of making the hotel at least 60% eco–friendly.

1. Change all the furniture to eco–friendly furniture.
2. Install solar panels on roof tops(as many as possible).
3. Rebuild the smaller building(between main building and the beach) change them to prefabricated buildings.
4. Replace the old desalination plant to a new one.(To not buy other water)
5. Forbid the usage of disposable cups and plates and not allow the usage of ice-cubes.
6. Make room electricity systems so that tourists won’t leave things like the air conditioner switched on.
7. Buy more local food, than international food.
8. Replace materials like uniforms, towels curtains, bed sheets……… with organic cotton ones.
Please tell me your opinion I want support cause I am one of the one who want to change the world starting with Hurghada.

what sociocultural or environmental issues should be given the most priority by businesses today?

For example: Max’s Chicken- bird flu (high, mediium, or low priority)? Why?

What environmental, politcial, social issues are teenagers facing today?

I all ready have my own opinion and answer to this question but i would really like to hear some of your opinions to have a more general view of this topic!!

what are some environmental issues we are facing today?

and what can people do to help

Can anyone give me reasons why people are careless about the environmental issues of today?

People have to be completely stupid if they pay no attention to the global climate change that is occurring. I live in Fort Howard, Maryland, and yesterday it was about 90 degrees. I’m very concerned about this because its only April and we’re experiencing summer weather.
This catastrophe is leading to melting ice caps, rising ocean levels, abnormal natural behavior of wild life ect. The sad part about this is, its only the beginning. This will eventually lead to mass extinction, war(because of the displaced people that live on coasts), and eventually the demise of the human race.
Anyone who says this isn’t real must literally be retarded. I hear of all these conservatives on television speaking of “a period of warmth.” The only reasons they say that is because conservatives are content with how their doing. They own businesses (such a power and energy company’s), so why would they want to change that? I’m tired of this egocentric attitude in the world. We need a change.

Given the many economic, social, and environmental issues facing the global society today, what role do you fe?

Given the many economic, social, and environmental issues facing the global society today, what role do you feel agricultural education can play in the area of adult education?

Are there any environmentally-friendly public companies that benefit when the price of oil falls?

Most environmentally-friendly companies, especially the ones involved in producing alternative energy like wind and solar, suffer when the price of oil falls. It’s cheap to burn gas, which makes the alternatives less attractive.

The price of oil being as volatile as it is, a green portfolio with nothing but alt-energy stocks would be volatile and risky. It would take a beating whenever oil falls. In order to make the portfolio’s outcome less variable, one would have to include stocks that are counter-cyclical with respect to oil.

Are there any such stocks among environmentally friendly companies?

Which of the following BEST describes why my my oil stocks are about to skyrocket in value?

A) The Iran nuclear standoff. (May limit production by 40% if Iran blocks pipelines). The possibility of World War looms if China & Russia support Iran.
B) Decreased production worldwide, OPEC can’t even keep up any longer with necessary production.
C) Russia considering nationalization of its resources.
D) Venezuela and Bolivia nationalizing its resources already.
E) The world may have already hit “peak oil,” that we are on the downward trend of what is globally available.
F) Record-breaking results of all oil companies continue to grow every quarter.
G) Ethanol and other additives have been shown to have issues in some engines.
H) The oil companies already are positioning stock and R&D contributions/purchases of several large alternative energy sources.
I) Gasoline price control/manipulation by the government only benefits the oil companies even more.
J) It is not realistic at this time for the world to survive without oil.
Hey don’t everyone jump in at once! I’m willing to listen to other ideas as to why the stocks are going up. Thanks!!! 🙂
Egoist, most of my oil stocks are overseas and they are making $515 a day .. unless of course the dollar is losing that much value every day. LOL

How much do you really know about energy # 2?

Five more questions:

1) In 2006, how many cents to U.S. oil and natural gas companies earn in profit on every dollar of gasoline sales?
a. 1-5
b. 6-10
c. 11-15
d. 16-20

2) What percentage of U.S. oil company stocks are owned by pension plans and retirement accounts?
a. 0-15
b. 16-30
c. 31-45
d. 46-60

3) On average in 2006, what percentages of your gasoline dollar went to the following costs of gasoline production and distribution? Use 56, 26 and 18% each only once.

Price of crude oil
Cost of refining, distribution and service station operation
Federal, state and local taxes

4) Current U.S. government policy restricts access to what percentage of offshore U.S. oil and natural gas development sites in the 48 contiguous states?
a. 25
b. 45
c. 65
d. 85

5) From 2000 -2005 how many billions of dollars did U.S. oil and gas companies invest in alternative energy?
a. 1-25
b. 25-50
c. 50-75
d. 75-100.

What are the best short and long term investments for alternative energies?

So far I’ve researched Fuel Cell Energies, which partly runs on natural gas. I’ve also researched Solar Powered Energies which as we know relies on the Sun…What are some good long term stocks or funds within alt. energies? Do you think alt. energies are a promising investment? I’d feel great knowing I’m helping invest into a Go Green company while making some $.

What are your favorite penny stocks right now?

I’m a novice investor with little money to spend. I’m learning the ropes and having fun with it, but I’m having a hard time deciding where to put my money. I’m interested in alternative energy, but I want to make sure I’m buying with my head and not my heart. Any advice would be appreciated!

Careers in renewable energy?

I’m curious about careers in renewable energies of all kinds. Jobs as technicians or engineers. Jive been researching a little and have been unsuccesful. I also don’t know where I can go for these degrees. I live in sw mn

If Homeowners and Small Biz used Renewable Energy and owned their Power would overall Energy needs be reduced?

If homeowners and small business invested in solar and residential wind turbines, it would not only create jobs but reduce the need for any more power plants than we have already.

Have your Energy advisers had thought to put water generators along the gulf stream current to generate power?

this is renewable energy and might create jobs and could be done all around the World.

How is an Electronic Engineer related to renewable energy?

What skills and qualifications do you need to become an electronic engineer?
What are the duties involved in that job?
What would be the best enjoyment of having this job?
can u please try to answer all 4 questions =]

Obama and the Democrats SWORE that the Stimulus would be used to set up Green Energy jobs, so where are they?

Democrats are CAUGHT with ANOTHER lie. We stimulated …EUROPE’s Economy!

ANALYSIS – Europe’s wind co’s snap up U.S. stimulus cash

The U.S. Treasury Department has helped fund some 150 renewable energy projects from a portion of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and has given out grants worth more than $1.5 billion to wind projects.

More than two-thirds of that money, or $1.06 billion, has gone to projects developed by European-based companies.
http://in.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idINIndia-44885520091221

Wow are Democrats Morons or What?

Who will they Stimulate next..Al-Quieda?
Stephanie, I did: Americans got ripped off by Obamas cronies again.

Tell me how borring money from China to give to Europe helps America?
Stephanie, I did: Americans got ripped off by Obamas cronies again.

Tell me how borrowing money from China to give to Europe helps America?

How is sustainable development a challenge in MDCs and LDCs?

and what are the pros and cons of sustainable developed in LDCs and MDCs?

Why are the ConDems scrapping the Sustainable Development Commission?

Environment secretary announces closure of Sustainable Development Commission as part of coalition spending cuts. This costs £3m a year and saves the country £70m a year. Is this really the actions of a new green government who are going to protect our environment? Its remit to advise government on reducing its carbon emissions and other resource use, saves far more money that the £3m it costs.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jul/22/government-axes-sustainability-watchdog

Sustainable development being used today?

I was listening to the news and heard a bit about sustainable development, I somewhat understood it, and was wondering is solar power as a type of this?

what are some of the different concepts of sustainable development?

a lot of sites show this definition: development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
but I need other definitions/ideas as well.

Essay on discussing the importance of sustainable development?

my teacher assigned us to do an essay on the importance of sustainable development and im really bad at essays and i was looking for some help. It needs to have an introductory paragraph with a thesis list of ideas (3) and an intro statement, a body paragraph with a topic sentence (relates back to thesis) supporting details (5-7) sentences and a transition sentence, and a conclusion (expand on thesis 3-5 sentences)

What are some very eco friendly cars?

I’m looking for a very “green” eco friendly car that will allow me to leave the smallest global footprint. What are some of the cleanest cars out there?

where can i find the sales of eco-friendly cars in the years 2009 and down?

buying a car looking for eco friendly cars all makes?

Would you rather drive one of those little eco-friendly tiny cars or a Hummer?

An SUV or a clown car?

I take the Hummer, I hope I don’t get a ticket from the “green police”

Eco-friendly Cars?

Other than the SMART cars and the Citroen C1, which other cars on the market are low emission, cheap tax and cheap to run? (appox cost would also help)

Looking to spend £7000

Any weblinks would also help