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E / The Environmental Magazine
Covering environmental issues such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, green living, ecology, alternative energy, biodiversity, endangered species, the nonprofit community and from the personal to the political - always with a 'what you can do' emphasis. You can read it online or subscribe.
http://www.emagazine.com/
Wind Energy Manual - Social & Environmental Issues
contents wind issues social and environmental issues. Continue on to 'Economicissues'. This site is a publication of the Iowa energy Center, © 2000.
http://www.energy.iastate.edu/renewable/wind/wem/wem-12_enviro.html

Extractions: Wind Energy Manual Iowa Energy Center Aesthetics and Visibility The visibility of a particular wind system will depend on many factors, including tower height, proximity to neighbors and roadways, local terrain, and tree coverage. Some people may object to a wind turbine being in their field of view, and this could be an issue when applying for a zoning permit. Therefore it may be worthwhile to investigate your neighbors' concerns before investing in a wind turbine. In most areas of the state, wind turbines are an uncommon sight, so it is natural to expect some reservations about their introduction. Objections are more likely to occur in populated and tourist areas. Opposition is least likely to surface in rural settings. Noise Factors The most characteristic sounds of a wind turbine are the "swish...swish...swish" of its turning blades and the whirring of the generator. Improved designs have made wind turbines much quieter over the last decade. Within several hundred feet of a machine, these sounds may be distinguishable from the background noise of local traffic or the wind blowing through the trees, but they usually are not disruptive or objectionable. The impact on any particular neighbor will depend on how close they live, whether they are upwind or downwind, and the level of other noise sources such as traffic.
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A research tool and resource for environmental professionals, students and consumers, provided as a free service from Putney Press. Find information on a full range of issues, including hazardous waste, land use planning, air and water quality, pollution prevention, recycling toxic substances, solid waste, alternative energy, the US EPA, ISO 14000, and environmental law.
http://www.enviro-source.com/

Extractions: Enviro-Source.com Enviro-Source.com is a research tool for environmental professionals, students and consumers, provided as a free service from Putney Press. Use Enviro-source.com to find information on a full range of issues, including hazardous waste, land use planning, air and water quality, pollution prevention, recycling toxic substances, solid waste, alternative energy, the US EPA, ISO 14000, environmental law, and more. Utilizing original content and hundreds of links, Enviro-Source.com helps you find what you need. Use the Subject Index to find information nationally and internationally, or use the special State Resouces section to find information about environmental topics in specific states. Use the handy navigational buttons above, or at the bottom of the page. Enviro-source.com Use these links to research nationally, internationally, or in New England. All contents © 1999 by Putney Press P.O. Box 430, Newfane, VT, 05345, 802/365-7991, Email: ppress@sover.net Have a link you wish to add to these pages? Questions? Comments? Click
Environmental Issues | News | Nuclear Power | Climate Change | G R E E N P E A C
solar electric panels alone. latest headline Solar able to meet aquarter of global energy. Greenpeace UK environmental issues.
http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/contentlookup.cfm?SitekeyParam=D-B
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The international environmental policy newsletter on treaties, climate changes, clean water, energy, pollution and global warming along with other environmental issues.
http://igc-vif3-191.igc.apc.org/
Environmental Issues | G R E E N P E A C E | U K
In the UK we campaign on various environmental issues to stop climate change sayno to genetically modified organisms, and develop a renewable energy industry
http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/gp_environmental_issues.cfm

Extractions: GP Worldwide Argentina Austria Australia Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece International Israel Italy Japan Lebanon Luxembourg Malta Mediterranean Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pacific Russia Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkey UK USA Greenpeace is an independent international environmental organisation. In the UK we campaign on various environmental issues - to stop climate change, protect the oceans and ancient forests, end the nuclear threat, eliminate toxic chemicals, say no to genetically modified organisms, and develop a renewable energy industry. Our ships and volunteers travel to remote areas to expose global environmental problems. Our scientific, legal and political units research the solutions for a green and peaceful future, and lobby for policy change. Looking for more detail on specific environmental issues Imports of illegally-logged Ancient Forest timber; the cancer-causing dioxins emitted by municipal waste incinerators; the potential of wind farms off the coast of East Anglia to supply a quarter of the UK's electricity; the toxic chemicals lurking in your carpet at home; the increasing risk of nuclear power stations and nuclear transports becoming targets for international terrorists; Esso's dirty tricks to discredit climate science; evidence of genetic impurities in Farm Scale Trial crops - these are just some of the environmental issues that we campaign on. And all of them pose serious threat to your health, safety and longevity if you live in the UK.
CenterPoint Energy :: About Us :: Environmental Issues
environmental issues. environmental Principles At CenterPoint energy, we strive tobe a valued member of the communities we serve, and to safeguard
http://www.centerpointenergy.com/houston/about/1,2668,,00.html?sub=Environmental
Redwood Alliance - For A Renewable Energy Future
environmental organization dedicated to clean, renewable energy alternatives. Works on nuclear waste and power issues.
http://www.redwoodalliance.org/
CenterPoint Energy :: About Us :: Environmental Issues
our responsibility to safely provide reliable, competitive energy services Train ouremployees on environmental issues relating to their jobs; Regularly evaluate
http://www.centerpointenergy.com/houston/about/1,2668,100516,00.html?sub=Environ
EESI Home Page
EESI offers research, teaching and outreach for a broad range of energy and environmentrelated issues.
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~eesi/

Extractions: EESI fosters partnerships between academia, business, governments, non-government agencies, and community groups to help meet society's needs for sustainable energy, environmental protection, economic development, and public health and safety. The Institute includes faculty and students in the Schools of Social Sciences, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Architecture, and Management.
Energy And The Environmental Issues Facing Africa
energy and The environmental issues Facing Africa. The 47 countriesin Africa depend more on their natural resource base for economic
http://www.builduganda.com/html/information/issues.html

Extractions: Energy and The Environmental Issues Facing Africa The 47 countries in Africa depend more on their natural resource base for economic and social needs than any other region in the world. Two-thirds of Africans live in rural areas and rely on agriculture and other natural resources for income. However, the environmental resource base of the region is shrinking rapidly. Environmental problems of Africa include pollution of water supplies, massive deforestation, loss of soil and soil fertility, and a dramatic decline in biodiversity throughout the region. With increasing numbers of people migrating to urban centers in search of employment, sustainable development likely will become a priority for the protection of Africa's complex and diverse environment. Africa has the world's fastest growing population (approximately 3% a year), and is expected to be home to over a billion people by 2025. In recent years, more carefully-shaped economic policies in many African countries have led to improved economic development and performance. During 1995-98, real GDP growth averaged 4.25% a year, an increase from less than 1.5% a year during 1990-94. However, inadequate levels of investment of both physical and human capital persist, as exceptionally high levels of risk and uncertainty remain at the core of Africa's lack of competitiveness. In fact, a recent World Bank-sponsored report from the Regional Program on Enterprise Development (RPED) concluded that current policies in many African countries undermine attempts towards increases in productivity and levels of efficiency at international prices.
UFSIA-STEM
The organisation will contribute to sustainable development through scientific research. The activities are focused on energy and on environmental issues and on related technology and technological development.
http://www.ufsia.ac.be/STEM
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Provides consulting and testing services for environmental, geological, industrial hygiene, energy, and geotechnical issues.
http://www.ttlinc.com/

Extractions: TTL Leading The Way TTL works with business, industry and all levels of government to develop effective solutions to environmental and engineering concerns. We offer a vast array of professional, technical and analytical services to develop multimedia sampling programs, regulatory permitting and compliance, quality testing, Geotechnical studies, hydrogeologic evaluations, drilling and materials testing, site assessments, environmental monitoring, and construction quality control. Thank you for taking a few moments to learn about TTL and what we stand for. At our inception, TTL stood for Tuscaloosa Testing Laboratory. Today, almost 30 years later, with a more diversified foundation and abbreviated name, TTL sets the standard for excellence in environmental, geological, energy, materials, and geotechnical fields of services. CONTACT INFORMATION TUSCALOOSA
China's Energy And Environmental Issues And The Necessity For International Coop
China's energy and environmental issues and the Necessity for InternationalCooperation in Northeast Asia. This research is one of
http://www.nira.go.jp/newse/research/a154.html

Extractions: This research is one of the sub-projects of the comprehensive research project: Monetary Union in East Asia. The common issues and tasks shared by China, South Korea and Japan regarding energy include: (1) securing a stable supply of energy, while controlling its impact on the environment, in order to maintain sustainable economic development; (2) urging North Korea, which is geographically located in the center of Northeast Asia, to promote reforms and open-door policies and to cooperate in securing the energy which will be the basis for North Korea's economic development while preventing any negative impact such development may incur on the environment. In the Russian Far East and China, there exists a vast supply of untapped energy resources, including clean natural gas, "the energy for the twenty-first century." However, expensive development costs and poor transportation infrastructure have been obstacles to the use of these resources. Even if we were only to take up the issue of developing and utilizing natural gas, it can still be said that there is a strong necessity and possibility for cooperation among nations in Northeast Asia in the field of energy and environment. If cooperation in the field of energy and environment is successfully established in Northeast Asia, it will be useful for the region's confidence building and will play a leading fundamental role in creating a monetary union in East Asia. To this end, this research will explore concrete schemes for cooperation in the energy and environment field in hopes of bringing more benefits to the nations concerned.
Leonardo Academy -- A Nonprofit Environmental Organization
Policy and technical analysis of energy and environmental issues as well as environmental education. Explores both market mechanisms and traditional approaches to achieving environmental improvement, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Mainly lists of links but a few reports
http://www.leonardoacademy.org

Extractions: Leonardo Academy's Cleaner and Greener sm Program is focused on supporting the use of markets as a tool for reducing pollution and increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy. This program empowers people with information on energy and the environment, and encourages businesses and consumers to lead the way to a cleaner, greener, healthier environment. Companies that reduce or offset their emissions are eligible to receive the Certified Cleaner and Greener sm Seal . This seal allows consumers to identify environmentally-responsible companies that are working to reduce the pollution that contributes to climate change, smog, and acid rain. The Cleaner and Greener sm Principles for Pollution Reduction Programs propose a new approach to environmental regulation that rewards emission reductions delivered by energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sequestration projects. Visit www.cleanerandgreener.org to find out more about the Cleaner and Greener sm Program. Mission of Leonardo Academy Leonardo Academy Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing issues affecting people and the environment on an interdisciplinary basis. Leonardo Academy's mission includes addressing environmental issues, energy issues, and sustainability. Leonardo Academy's work includes policy and technical analysis of energy and environmental issues as well as energy and environmental education. Leonardo Academy has an interest in exploring both market mechanisms and traditional approaches to achieving environmental improvement, increased energy efficiency, and sustainability. In the area of market mechanisms, Leonardo Academy seeks to foster opportunities for the profit motive and the marketing skills of the private sector to become engines for driving increased energy efficiency and environmental improvement at a lower cost. In the area of traditional approaches, Leonardo Academy seeks to support increased understanding of the full benefits of achievement of environmental and energy efficiency objectives as well as the identification of lower cost means for achieving these objectives.
Nat'l Academies Press, Energy: (1990), 2. Environmental Issues
environmental issues
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309040779/html/73.html

Extractions: Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-vi Contents, pp. vii-viii Energy Planning in a Dynamic World:..., pp. 1-18 1. Supply, Demand, and Reappraisa..., pp. 19-72 2. Environmental Issues, pp. 73-142 3. Evolving Vulnerbilities and Op..., pp. 143-202 4. Implications for Strategy, pp. 203-278 Contributors, pp. 279-284 Index, pp. 285-296 Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-vi Contents, pp. vii-viii Energy Planning in a Dynamic World:..., pp. 1-18 1. Supply, Demand, and Reappraisa..., pp. 19-72 2. Environmental Issues, pp. 73-142 3. Evolving Vulnerbilities and Op..., pp. 143-202 4. Implications for Strategy, pp. 203-278 Contributors, pp. 279-284 Index, pp. 285-296 The Open Book page image presentation framework is not designed to replace printed books, nor emulate HTML. Rather, it is a free, browsable, nonproprietary, fully and deeply searchable version of the publication which we can inexpensively and quickly produce to make the material available worldwide. For most effective printing, use the "print" button available via the OpenBook tool block, above. The 300 x 150 dpi PDF linked to it is printable on your local printer.
NCPA - Environmental Issues - Why Energy Conservation Doesn't Happen
environmental issues. Why energy Conservation Doesn't Happen. Programsto conserve energy or increase efficiency won't lead to lower
http://www.ncpa.org/pi/enviro/envpd/pdenv132.html

Extractions: Programs to conserve energy or increase efficiency won't lead to lower energy in the long run, say natural resource economists. Such efforts ignore the truth observed by the father of quantitative economics, Stanley Jevons, more than a century ago: greater efficiency produces more energy use, not less. Greater efficiency leads to increased energy consumption, say experts, because increased efficiency lowers costs, which makes goods more affordable increasing demand.
Wwoof Forum On Controversial Environmental Issues, Organic Gardening, Organic Fa
Find out about anything and everything sustainable. Current Forum energy General. Sharesuggestions on making ends meet. Add a new message to energy 1276.
http://www.organicvolunteers.com/forum/display_forum.asp?fid=38
Energy, Environmental & Economic Issues Conference
energy, environmental ECONOMIC issues AND THE TOOLS TO HELP YOU THROUGHTHE energy CRISIS. June 26, 2001. 8 am to 430 pm. AQMDs Headquarters.
http://www.aqmd.gov/news1/Energy_conf.htm

Extractions: View this flyer as a .pdf document June 26, 2001 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AQMDs Headquarters 21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar Confirmed Keynote Speaker n S. David Freeman, Energy Advisor to Gov. Gray Davis and Former General Manager of L.A. Dept. of Water and Power Invited Speaker n Carl Wood, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission Sponsors Include n Southern California Gas Company n Southern California Edison n Los Angeles Department of Water and Power n U.S. Small Business Administration Sessions Covering New Legislation That Could Affect You n Interruptible Service Contracts n Backup Generation n Power Plant Siting (Costs, Delivery, Pros/Cons, Permitting) n Micro Turbines n Backup Generators n Fuel cells n Photovoltaic Solar Panels n Energy Conservation Financing Solutions n n Tax Credits n Loan Programs n Leasing Programs n The Gas Co. Programs n LA DWP Programs n Southern California Edison Programs n Microturbines n Backup Generators n Fuel Cells n Solar Panels n Energy-Efficient Lighting, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning R E G I S T R A T I O N Due to limited space, you must RSVP by June 21.
Hydrogen Energy Concepts For The Next Millennium
Enviromental issues. Hydrogen is the ultimate fuel; it has no harmful environmentaleffects. For additional information on hydrogen, please see the following
http://www.hytechapps.com/environmental.htm

Extractions: Enviromental Issues Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and exists primarily in combination with other chemicals; water is an example of a substance containing hydrogen. Hydrogen can be produced through the electrolysis of water, in which electricity can be used to separate water (H O) into hydrogen and oxygen. Once the hydrogen has been produced it can be stored in several forms, including gas, liquid, and solids. Hydrogen Technology Applications, Inc.'s method of producing hydrogen is to use the water electrolysis process. Hydrogen, produced via water electrolysis (Hydrogen Technology Applications, Inc.'s method) is a zero emission fuel. When the electricity, used to generate the hydrogen, is produced through clean technologies like solar panels and wind turbines the electricity generation also has no harmful emissions. When the hydrogen fuel is consumed in a fuel cell or hydrogen internal combustion engine, the emissions are essentially nothing more than steam. By using renewable electricity, water electrolysis and hydrogen fuel, the whole process from fuel creation to the end use of the fuel, be it to power a car or heat a home, has no adverse impact on the environment. The use of hydrogen as a fuel is an excellent method of reducing and eventually eliminating ground level ozone (smog), regional acid rain and global effects of climate change due to greenhouse gases.

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