http://www.artipot.com/dir/society-and-culture/environment/ Latest Environment articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/483955/discover-what-you-should-know-about-energy-saving-light-bulbs.htm As the world desperately tries to reduce its impact on the environment, there is a real commitment to increase the uptake of energy saving bulbs. That they produce the same amount of light, whilst using just 70% of electricity, it is not hard to see why. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:47:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483955/discover-what-you-should-know-about-energy-saving-light-bulbs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/483808/wearing-animal-rights-t-shirts-to-spread-the-idea.htm We live in such a busy world, in which we seldom have time to look around us and see where we are going personally and as a society. Most people are way too concentrated on their own life to think about the universal consequences of their own actions. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:43:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483808/wearing-animal-rights-t-shirts-to-spread-the-idea.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/483680/scale-of-agency-emissions-soon-to-be-revealed.htm For the first time, we are likely to see the size of federal agency emissions as each agency is forced to take stock of its overall energy use and conservation. President Obama's executive order, number-514, places considerable emphasis on the carbon emissions of each department and calls for a plan to reduce the same. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:28:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483680/scale-of-agency-emissions-soon-to-be-revealed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/483572/companies-adopt-enterprise-carbon-and-energy-management-systems.htm Organizations are sometimes quite selective about the word "efficiency." They are very focused on ultimate productivity and pay good attention to metrics associated with output according to benchmarks and categorization. It is assumed that if the asset is producing quantifiably that it is efficient, but little regard is given to energy-related efficiency. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:12:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483572/companies-adopt-enterprise-carbon-and-energy-management-systems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/483484/solar-energy-facts-using-wind-power-you-can-build-it-at-home-today.htm Many people think that they can't use wind power for their home because they don't live on a farm or have a lot of land. The good news is that this is not true. Wind turbines come in several shapes and sizes. You can even put them on your roof. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:15:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483484/solar-energy-facts-using-wind-power-you-can-build-it-at-home-today.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/483460/why-there-should-be-home-solar-power-systems-in-every-home.htm A lot of the talk over home solar power systems has to do with how much money they can help a family to save each month by cutting costs on their electricity bill. People should be keenly aware of the other benefits that are also available from home solar power systems. Because they are able to produce dramatic savings on energy costs, especially during the summer when the... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:22:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/483460/why-there-should-be-home-solar-power-systems-in-every-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482749/what-you-need-to-think-about-with-recycling.htm Have you ever wondered if what recycling facts are accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on how recycling affects the environment. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482749/what-you-need-to-think-about-with-recycling.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482728/will-using-wind-power-really-cut-your-energy-bills.htm I am not making light of the recession when I say that maybe something good will come of it. I know many families are under pressure just to keep their head above water, and I feel awful for them. But the reality is that we are all learning new ways, like using wind power, to save cash. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:59:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482728/will-using-wind-power-really-cut-your-energy-bills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482681/wind-power-is-this-the-best-alternative-energy-source-for-you.htm I believe we can all agree that the present recession stinks. It's been so hard on so many people. One good thing that seems to be coming out of it, though, is the fact that people are looking for ways to save money and cutting energy bills is one thing they are trying to do. Using wind power is a great place to start. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482681/wind-power-is-this-the-best-alternative-energy-source-for-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482624/solar-lights-versus-conventional-lighting.htm Landscaping a garden and the introduction of lighting usually go hand-in-hand. Of course, the reason for this is a consequence of the sheer beauty created by lighting amidst lawn and leaves. Without it you are confronted by nothing more than a huge black mass, but the introduction of lighting creates a magical and relaxing ambiance that is enjoyed by millions of people. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482624/solar-lights-versus-conventional-lighting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482402/enterprise-carbon-and-energy-management-systems-help-achieve-corporate-sustainability.htm You could argue that corporate decision-makers certainly earn their remuneration these days, as a business can face so many different challenges from so many different directions. Not only are competitive pressures unrelenting due to the downward economy, but costs are also rising, especially when it comes to the traditional sources of energy. The decision-makers could be... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:35:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482402/enterprise-carbon-and-energy-management-systems-help-achieve-corporate-sustainability.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482354/what-can-you-do-for-the-environment.htm You can use the word environment when talking about your own individual living space as well as for the planet as a whole. The latter, the natural environment, is a subject of concern to more and more people. The reason for this is that we have not been concerned enough for a long time. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482354/what-can-you-do-for-the-environment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482334/do-you-know-about-corporate-sustainability.htm There are big roadblocks ahead in terms of both potential legislative action and harm to an organization's reputation if the principles of corporate sustainability are not understood and employed. Pollution in any form is not acceptable, nor is an excessive use of energy or other inefficiencies. Proactive action will be required and each business will be required to become a... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:41:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482334/do-you-know-about-corporate-sustainability.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482236/looking-at-those-advantages-of-solar-energy-and-why-your-family-should-change.htm There are many different advantages of solar energy and why it would be a great way for you to help out the environment. Not only that but it is going to be something that will save you money in the long run. However, to find out more reasons, keep reading. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482236/looking-at-those-advantages-of-solar-energy-and-why-your-family-should-change.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/482184/solar-energy-facts-saving-energy-its-simple-and-you-can-begin-today.htm Even though many people do worry about the environment, the current economic downturn has forced us to focus more on our own financial survival than saving the earth. The great news is that you can do both at the same time. You can save the planet at the same time as saving energy! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:20:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/482184/solar-energy-facts-saving-energy-its-simple-and-you-can-begin-today.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481793/demolition-services.htm With the changing times and latest developments taking seat, many building owners are going in for revamping their existing buildings by getting them fully demolished and erecting new ones with the latest infrastructure. The entire building is hauled with the help of heavy weight vehicles and bulldozers and various methods are implemented to carry out the demolition quickly... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:01:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481793/demolition-services.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481731/use-wind-power-to-cut-your-electric-bill.htm Getting electricity from wind to power our machines is hardly a new concept, after all windmills have been around for centuries. The difference is that today we have the technology to convert that energy into electricity far more efficiently than ever before. Not only have industrialized countries harnessed wind power, but the average homeowner can now produce electricity... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481731/use-wind-power-to-cut-your-electric-bill.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481710/federal-agency-sustainability-may-be-more-than-a-dream.htm If you were to ask half a dozen people who they thought was the largest polluter in the country, the chances are that few would guess it was the federal government itself. If you think about the number of departments, all those buildings, vehicles and hundreds of thousands of employees, then you could also ask why the problem of federal agency sustainability has not achieved... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:50:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481710/federal-agency-sustainability-may-be-more-than-a-dream.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481401/home-made-solar-power-the-optimum-viable-option-for-energy.htm The world in which we live is chiefly run on power resources. With regular development as well as speedy growth in technology, the consumption of power resources has increased dynamically. And the cost of such power resources is also growing with their consumption rate. With this point of high power prices and several environmental issues, home made solar power is the top... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:20:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481401/home-made-solar-power-the-optimum-viable-option-for-energy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481248/how-to-build-a-solar-panel.htm People are often surprised when I tell then that it can be really simple to build your own homemade solar panel. You do not need specialist tools to construct your project. In many cases you will have the tools required already in your garage or toolbox! Even if you do not already own these tools, you can pick them up cheaply. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481248/how-to-build-a-solar-panel.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481087/mayors-across-america.htm It seems that multiple people are looking for leadership today, and environmentalism has taken many off-going routes. Mayors Across America is a new and tremendous idea that all mayors need to notice as a new trend. Mayors Across America is the first step that all mayors need to take to make sure their communities, offices, and cities become genuinely Green. Mayors often... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:42:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481087/mayors-across-america.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/481011/can-the-federal-government-calculate-its-agency-emissions.htm While the federal government will always have critics, regardless of what it tries to achieve, it appears that some of this criticism is well founded when it comes to the position of environmental sustainability. Government is the largest user of energy and emits more greenhouse gases than any other organization, yet it is largely unaware of its own footprint. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:24:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/481011/can-the-federal-government-calculate-its-agency-emissions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/480907/smart-meters-for-our-homes-will-they-really-help-lower-energy-costs.htm Recently there's been a lot of talk with regards to installing smart meters in all homes. These so called smart meters are essentially advanced electric meters which have the ability to identify power consumption in far greater detail than the old regular meters. This information is then relayed back to the utilities company for monitoring purposes as well as billing, but... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:44:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/480907/smart-meters-for-our-homes-will-they-really-help-lower-energy-costs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/480351/solar-energy-facts-cut-energy-bills-with-wind-power-and-winterize-your-home.htm Getting into this winter season many families are understandably worried. It's a difficult economy and a lot of individuals are anxious about their employment and keeping up with rising costs. However there are many cheap, or free, steps you can take to lower utility bills. Here are some of the easy, yet effective, changes you can start making today. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:52:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/480351/solar-energy-facts-cut-energy-bills-with-wind-power-and-winterize-your-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/480290/how-to-prevent-mosquito-from-coming-into-your-home.htm Mosquitoes are a vector agent that carries disease-causing viruses and parasites from person to person without getting the disease themselves. They can carry fatal diseases such as dengue, malaria, etc. Both male and female mosquitoes are nectar feeders, but the females of many species are also capable of drinking blood. Females do not require blood for their own survival,... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:28:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/480290/how-to-prevent-mosquito-from-coming-into-your-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/480230/free-tips-on-how-to-make-your-own-wind-turbine.htm Today the cost of energy is greater than it has ever been. Nobody likes to see their electricity bill sitting in the mailbox. Many homeowners now search for ways to reduce their annual energy costs. Some people do this by cutting back on the amount of electricity that they use, whereas others use alternative sources to create a proportion of their requirements. One of the... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:13:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/480230/free-tips-on-how-to-make-your-own-wind-turbine.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479467/how-does-new-solar-energy-technology-work.htm This article explains a few things about the workings of solar energy, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:43:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479467/how-does-new-solar-energy-technology-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/479358/obamas-executive-order-energy-constraints.htm Through the release of an executive order, energy reform and emission reduction has gained a significant spotlight around the country. President Obama's latest EO may have been received with little fanfare in the populist media, but is likely to have a very significant effect on overall energy use in the United States. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:30:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/479358/obamas-executive-order-energy-constraints.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/478357/india-tourist-attractions-india-travel-guide.htm Planning to spend a vacation in India, but clueless where to go? Well, this article might help. In this article is a rundown of some of the main and interesting attractions that tourists normally visit when in India. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:49:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/478357/india-tourist-attractions-india-travel-guide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/478241/solar-power-some-useful-info-that-you-ought-to-be-aware-of.htm Solar energy is a great method to manufacture energy for free, whilst being totally clean for the environment. Having been around for quite some time, technology has moreover improved to make it a more practical opportunity. Solar energy is now something that many persons must deliberate. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:19:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/478241/solar-power-some-useful-info-that-you-ought-to-be-aware-of.htm