Environment - September 2007

2007-09-05 17:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by Arvind V 1 in Other - Environment

2007-09-05 16:19:04 · 6 answers · asked by marcus_gladden 1 in Other - Environment

2007-09-05 16:09:06 · 6 answers · asked by Xanthous 4 in Global Warming

2007-09-05 16:06:37 · 13 answers · asked by Xanthous 4 in Global Warming

The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:

* Also called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain;
* Contributes to the greenhouse effect;
* Contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape;
* Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment;
* Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects, including death;
* Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage;
* Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death;
* Its gaseous form may cause severe burns;
* It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients;
* Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours;

2007-09-05 15:36:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

2007-09-05 15:36:27 · 2 answers · asked by jarritolover 1 in Green Living

Thank you

2007-09-05 15:30:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

And can it be done without ruining the outside appearance of your house? All the solar homes I see are covered with funky panels, and it looks like a mess.

How much $$ would someone need to dish out for a transformation like that?

2007-09-05 14:56:55 · 6 answers · asked by gg 7 in Green Living

Has anyone ever calculated it exactly?

2007-09-05 14:45:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

What about bedding?

2007-09-05 14:23:29 · 16 answers · asked by Chimera's Song 6 in Green Living

2007-09-05 14:10:36 · 10 answers · asked by clara t 1 in Other - Environment

Why haven't we pushed harder for these fuels to be used?

2007-09-05 13:34:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

I hear ALL THE TIME that environmentalists are all anti capitalist leftist wackos. I know I'm not, and I'm assuming alot of you aren't either.

My guess is that on the whole, environmentalists are not against capitalism, but are against consumerism. While there may be anti capitalist environmentalists, it is not an inhearant component of the environmentally concerned person.

2007-09-05 12:26:39 · 10 answers · asked by joecool123_us 5 in Other - Environment

I know, I know - it all depends on the size of the unit, the size of the house, the efficiency of the unit, yada yada yada. Just give me an average - my unit is brand new. This question involves reducing my energy consumption by installation of solar. I don't intend to connect to the grid because the cost then exceeds the benefit. I don't intend to connect the air conditioner to solar because of energy demand. I intend to to run part of my house on solar, off grid, so that I get my bill under the highest California rates. Then I can run my A/C for less than $.34 per KWH.

2007-09-05 11:39:13 · 5 answers · asked by The Oracle of Omigod 7 in Other - Environment

I find it frustrating that people deny that global wariming is real.
With the ice caps melting and the depleting ozone layer i can't see that it isn't taking place.
What do you think?


support Al Gore

2007-09-05 11:38:53 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I craped in my fiancee's toilet and she will return home tomorrow. The problem is that her toilet is not working but she didn't tell me about it. I called the plumbing company and they told me that they cannot come out until next week. Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-09-05 11:36:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

For global warming? I see commercials all the time like " they say we only have ten years before its too late" well that doesnt say much, what's happens when it *is* too late? huh? huh? annnnd how the heck do they know?

2007-09-05 11:32:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

2007-09-05 10:22:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

are all of you G W worriers giving up your cars? have you stopped using electricity? do you quit using products made in factories? NO.....you want everybody else to, but you all do nothing. as soon as Arnold Schwarzeneggar gives up his 5 hummers, I will turn in my nissan sentra. until then, don't preach to me about saving the earth.

2007-09-05 10:18:11 · 17 answers · asked by ? 4 in Global Warming

I used my blue recycling bin...there was,nt a lot in it really..but I put it out today with my other household waste bin...I went out shopping when I came back I started to put my bins away..when I got to the recycling bin there was a notice on it saying,... oops! sorry we are not emptying your bin ..wrong waste ..and the bin was absolutely over flowing with the normal household waste..yes somebody had filled the wrong bin up so they would,nt take it..so i was left with that outside my front door and somebody else claimed mine....I know now I should have put my number on it...but when I first got the bin I was led to believe it was chipped with my address....so much for recycling..

2007-09-05 10:08:38 · 7 answers · asked by JBKS_10 6 in Green Living

I have checked all the online biodiesel.org and renu energy and I can't find an actual retailer where I can go and fill up my car.... I just do not have the space to produce the small amount that I would need personally.
anybody out there,,,, help

2007-09-05 09:28:02 · 4 answers · asked by Orlandoboat 2 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Hi, I just wanted to know if anyone could tell me what do the numbers mean in the recycling triangle on plastics, and other recyclable materials. I have seen 1,2 and 5. I always recycle them no matter what but I wanted to know if anyone knew what the different #'s mean and if certain numbers mean they are not recyclable?? Thank you

2007-09-05 09:19:56 · 4 answers · asked by Betrayed and Insane 5 in Other - Environment

or do they contribute to Bovinepogenic global warming?

Can animals really contribute to man made global warming?
Or is this just a case where "facts" can mean anything as long as you can get them to support your position and beliefs?

2007-09-05 07:52:25 · 10 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Global Warming

Would you buy a MacDonald’s Big Mac to help fight global warming?

Apparently this is a big hit in Japan as a solution for so-called global warming.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070905134539.kkzort0j&show_article=1

2007-09-05 07:47:03 · 12 answers · asked by Dr Jello 7 in Global Warming

global warming, greenhouse effect etc, the effect of these climate changes on economy of the countries of the world.

2007-09-05 07:33:10 · 6 answers · asked by Curious 2 in Global Warming

Right now the water cycle is a closed system. If hydrogen became a fuel source, how would that throw off the ecological balance of water in the environment?
Even if we recover hydrogen from water, is it a closed system or does it have leaks.

2007-09-05 07:28:11 · 8 answers · asked by joe s 6 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

So it would appear that livestock account for roughly 18% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ahj_9Ts6XCPlEPR8x0ZiSSPsy6IX?qid=20070904123859AAhh6Iw

Several groups have used this data to suggest that all environmentalists should become vegetarians. While this is certainly a good solution in theory, it strikes me that another possible solution would be to simply reduce beef consumption by increasing consumption of other meats such as pork and chicken.

These animals aren't ruminant, don't require large pastures, produce less waste, etc. etc. Granted there are other issues with raising these animals (mostly due to factory farming), but at least it would solve much of the greenhouse gas emission problem.

Does it strike anyone else that much of this problem could be solved by reducing beef consumption rather than the consumption of all meat?

2007-09-05 07:24:10 · 17 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Global Warming

I have to get 80-100 corrugated cardboard boxes for recycling paper at our office desks. Width & height around 12" -give or take. They must be narrow (4-6" wide) as space is limited. These will sit on the floor next to the regular trash containers to encourage paper recycling. Preferrably they will be printed with recycling logos/info to avoid having our cleaning people confuse them with trash. We don't want Rubbermaid - or other plastic containers - for a lot of reasons, cost is one. If you know of an online source it will be much appreciated. Thanks.

2007-09-05 07:20:36 · 2 answers · asked by sassy sue 4 in Green Living

2007-09-05 06:33:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Conservation

I can not go on to Environment or Global Warming Sections these days without a certain Mr Jello making sure I know he is about. I think he might love me.

Evidence below: He keeps my emails and he even saves them. I am sure he is must be lovestoned because he keeps making crazy accusations, this time about me and a poor old Dutch bloke in Mexico.

I am trying to be kind to Mr Jello But I have to tell Mr Jello, that my heart belongs to my sweetie, but well I don't know how to.

Is this just Enviro Mental Wednesday or is there a more eco-friendly way of doing this?

Please help me.

2007-09-05 06:24:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment