Posted by Goody on 04/16/08 in Business
Everywhere I go I am bombarded with messages of blame. Who is to blame for the war? George Bush, of course. Oh, but wait, it’s the terrorists. Who is responsible for global warming? Why it’s those stupid republicans for not paying attention to the environment. No, no, it’s the capitalist businessmen, for continuing to develop the world for their own profit. Whose fault is that I got fired? It’s that idiot boss of mine.
Posted by Goody on 03/23/08 in Uncategorized
Acid Rain (Acid Precipitation)
By Marius Bezuidenhout
“Acid rain” is a broad term referring to a mixture of wet and dry deposition (deposited material) from the atmosphere containing amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids higher than normal. The precursors, or chemical forerunners, of acid rain formation result from both natural sources, such as volcanoes and decaying vegetation, and man-made sources, primarily emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) resulting from fossil fuel combustion. In the United States, roughly 2/3 of all SO2 and 1/4 of all NOx come from electric power generation that relies on burning fossil fuels, like coal. Acid rain occurs when these gases react in the atmosphere with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form various acidic compounds. The result is a mild solution of sulfuric acid and nitric acid. When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released from power plants and other sources, prevailing winds blow these compounds across state and national borders, sometimes over hundreds of miles. Canada however, has the biggest problem with acid rain.
Posted by Goody on 03/8/08 in Home Based Business, Home Improvement
I recently read a news report which at first glance seemed like a misprint. The article stated that in the UK £1 out of every £3 spent on heating is currently being wasted in 10.3 million homes because they are not energy efficient. At first I couldn’t believe what I was reading - not only is this a massive waste of money, it also spells disaster for the environment. All from a nation that is set on leading the world in tackling climate change. People are literally pouring money down the drain, whilst accelerating our planet towards disaster.
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