Eco Friendly News and Articles

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Denmanrk – Copenhagen Key Points

January 12, 2010

Copenhagen Key Points Increased public awareness on the issue of climate change Division between the developed and developing countries deepens The need to keep temperature increase to below two degrees Celsius by 2050 No specific emission cut targets set for the developed countries Mobilisation of financial resources for supporting reforestation efforts of developing countries Compiled [...]

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Coconut, Carbon and The Maldives

November 23, 2009

The Maldives aims to reduce its CO2 emissions using fertiliser. The “biochar” is a charcoal made from bio-wastes such as coconut shells. The Maldives government has launched the project together with a UK-based company, Carbon Gold. The pilot project aims to produce biochar using bio-waste, including coconut shells, which are abundantly available in the archipelago. [...]

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Green safe and Fun Diwali

October 16, 2009

Festival of Lights is here. But do keep in mind the environment and state of the earth and also those less privileged than yourself. Firecrackers are obvious contributors to noise and dust pollution, emitting hazardous chemicals. Some ecofriendly suggestions would be to take to tradition and light clay lamps, maybe those bought from NGOs, with [...]

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Solar Cooker

October 10, 2009

USEFULNESS OF SOLAR COOKER————————– What is Solar Cooker: – A fuel saving device in which food can be cooked without using gas, kerosene, coal or wood and electricity.- It is a sleek compact metallic/fiber glass kit with 3-4 heat absorbent containers.- It cooks at 100-150 degree centigrade.- It works both as a cooker and an [...]

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RENEWABLE ENERGY India Career

September 28, 2009

RENEWABLE ENERGY India Career The post-graduate level of training offered by  various  universities and organizations like : M Sc (Renewable Energy), Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (www.lkouniv.ac.in). M Tech (Renewable Energy Engineering and Management) and PG Diploma (Renewable Energy)*, TERI University, New Delhi (www.teriuniversity.ac.in). Researched by Maninder

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POLLUTION AND ENERGY SAVING

September 23, 2009

POLLUTION AND ENERGY SAVING Points:1. Save oil and save energy.2. Use clean fuel like CNG.3. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL).4. Harvest rain water.5. Recycle paper/dirty water.6. Do not waste water on cleaning vehicles, etc.7. Conserve water/power.8. Install solar water heating/lighting systems.9. Use metro as far as possible and stop congestion.10.Plant trees and nurture them.11.Do [...]

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