Environment - August 2006

Granted, we aren't using paper anymore, and no little van needs to drive across the country to deliver our 50g of pen-written pages. But what I'm trying to get to the bottom of is whether sending things electronically is actually more environmentally friendly when you consider all aspects involved. After all, computing requires electric power, which in turn may require power plants of questionable pedigree (oil, coal, etc.) to be run, which pump out CO2 which comes from fossil fuels - whereas trees actually absorb CO2 when they grow, and paper only releases the CO2 that was needed to grow the trees back into the atmosphere when (and if) burned at some stage. So, long story short: Are emails really that environmentally friendly? And if so, by what margin, do you think, are they superior to paper-based messaging systems? Could it be that it depends on the number of emails you send per day? Or how quickly you fire them out, then shut down the workstation? Just wondering...

2006-08-18 14:34:21 · 6 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7

There seems to be so much discussion about "global warming". With all the evidences gathered in the past decade supporting climate change why are so many people still refusing to accept it. I have researched this subject extensivley for the past few years and the consensus in the scientific community world-wide is that this is a real problem. What will it take to change the minds of those who don't want to see what is happening?

2006-08-18 13:25:47 · 11 answers · asked by trouthunter 4

Man-made, natural weather cycle, combination of the two, myth, economic impacts of industrialization and other believed causes vs benefits of industrialization, etc., etc. Just looking for opinions including anything I've missed.

2006-08-18 12:01:56 · 17 answers · asked by porthuronbilliam 4

It is not only internal cumbustion engined ( petrol ) cars causing Global warming, aircraft jet engines are as well, and the aviation Industry is currently poised for very strong growth in the years ahead with ever more powerful engines being built to power bigger aircraft, so even more fossil fuel gas output in the skys above our very heads, yet we hear nothing about it.

2006-08-18 09:57:53 · 10 answers · asked by Latin Techie 7

I was in a light aircraft a few thousand feet off the ground, flying over the coastline (Florida)... I noticed the water changed colours as it went out, close to the shore it was like a poluted brown colour, and then it was sort of bluish, and once it got out to the deep ocean part it was a dark blue. Obviously this isnt something you can see or notice from the ground... why's the water like that?

2006-08-18 09:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by guitarusa2001 1

2006-08-18 09:24:17 · 5 answers · asked by gtbaker 2

2006-08-18 08:26:57 · 8 answers · asked by pizzamanisback 1

Help! There's a major oil spill in my country (the Philippines -- off the coast of Guimaras Island), and it's ruining the environment and everybody's lives. Imagine Third-World coastal homes covered in oil, poor fishermen struggling to catch whatever food is left, dead baby sea turtles on the beach...and it can get even worse. The oil spill is spreading. The oil tanker that spilled it is at the bottom of the sea, 3,000 feet below, still bearing more sealed barrels of oil that need to be retrieved (or else these could burst in the future). Is there any generous company or organization out there that can help clean the mess, AND lift that oil tanker out from the bottom of the sea --- on a Third World government budget?

2006-08-18 05:42:40 · 2 answers · asked by fbillano 2

If nothing, why?

2006-08-18 04:32:09 · 13 answers · asked by friskygimp 5

If we switch to coal to oil technology we not only eliminate our dependence on foreign oil, but we creat hundreds of jobs in the U.S.
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The technology has been around since at least the 1930's. GERMANY used it in WWII.
The U.S. has 1/4 of the world's coal. We have more coal to oil available than the middle east has oil.
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If for no other reason than national security. Our enemies have already said that they will destroy our economy by raising the price of oil. Venezuela has promised $100 a barrel if the U.S. imposes embargos against Iran. $400 a barrel if the U.S. impliments military action against Iran.
Will you support this technology?

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2006-08-18 03:41:41 · 5 answers · asked by smutulator 1

2006-08-18 03:30:06 · 5 answers · asked by sri azni 1

2006-08-17 22:43:27 · 3 answers · asked by munchester2cool 1

In the Santa Monica mountains west of Los Angeles.

2006-08-17 19:08:37 · 8 answers · asked by TJL 2

It is obvious that in the wild, animals can care for themselves, thank you very much. I'm talking about if humans were to disappear in, say, New York City or San Francisco, what would the ecosystem there be like?

2006-08-17 18:16:02 · 8 answers · asked by Studier Alpha 3

2006-08-17 18:05:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see minnows in the lake all the time, will these grow into catchable fish?

2006-08-17 15:09:27 · 6 answers · asked by Rondi 1

2006-08-17 14:48:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My doctor said that the generic inhailers were going off the markert because of CFCs (Albuterol) but the end of the year due to the clean air act. Is this true? She told me I can thank the environmentalists for this. My concern is expense. I do not mind being good to the environment. I have asthma induced by second hand smoke. Is this true? Are they being banned for use?

2006-08-17 12:39:23 · 3 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6

2006-08-17 10:54:29 · 4 answers · asked by cintumas 2

swampy land near lakes and such.I burn them to repel insects, mosquitos, etc.Our variety store used to carry them, but not any more.HELP!!!!!

2006-08-17 10:47:59 · 1 answers · asked by lacontessagigi 1

Most public toilets/washrooms have either a hand dryer, paper towel or one of those big rolls of towels. Which is the most environmentally friendly?!

2006-08-17 10:15:22 · 15 answers · asked by StoryGirl 2

2006-08-17 10:04:30 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1

hey i am doing a debate on why we shouldn't protect endangered species and continue to let clear cutting happe for school. I really dont agree with this topic but it is worth 2 test grades.

2006-08-17 08:53:32 · 3 answers · asked by Zach M 1

2006-08-17 08:26:26 · 3 answers · asked by pooptastic_poop 1

I have inherited a number of hazmat suits with masked PAPRs. How long are the suits good for? I mean just sitting on the shelf. Also, there are some replacement filters still sealed in the original packaging. After 8-10 years, are they still usable?

2006-08-17 05:05:38 · 2 answers · asked by timothy c 1

I've heard about the greenhouse effect and the damage its causing to the earths climate. These greenhouse owners ought to have more respect for our world. Should I teach them a lesson and smash them all in?

2006-08-17 02:15:39 · 18 answers · asked by Lozzo 3

2006-08-17 02:08:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 00:25:49 · 17 answers · asked by mrs.tc 1

2006-08-17 00:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-17 00:03:10 · 1 answers · asked by manuela 1