Selectopedia.Org: Selected Web Contents: Tag: climate


Carbon Offset Explained
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host on 21 December, 2007 10:22:00
 
Carbon Offsetting is gaining popularity among celebrities and others. Idea is to
contribute towards environmental causes to offset some pollution created in day
to day living. Many organizations and websites are offering carbon offset
programs. Does it make any sense? Kiplinger video discussion.

Harnessing Wind Power on the Sea and Set Sail
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host on 18 December, 2007 06:02:00
 
Cargo Ship plans to sail across the Atlantic by harnessing the wind power in
more than a century. Computerized para-gliders known as skysails are being used
to tap wind energy to push the ships on the sea.

Arctic Melting Accelerated Greatly This Summer
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host on 11 December, 2007 10:00:00
 
Experts are worried and some are suggesting it as a warning sign meaning global
warming has passed an ominous tipping point.

‘Green Grandma’ fighting pollution in Jakarta, Indonesia
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host on 30 November, 2007 03:36:00
 
A 77 year old woman from a poor neighborhood is leading her community in
recycling garbage, saving energy and growing plants to fight pollution.

Climate Change Report from the U.N.
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host on 18 November, 2007 11:38:00
 
The U.N. has released a comprehensive report on climate change and calls for
U.S. action. CBS news video.