Monthly Archives: March 2008

CFLs – a Potential Health Concern?

In our haste to adopt efficient products we must not overlook long-term human health concerns and environmental impacts. Continue reading

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CFLs – A "Feel Good" Alternative?

We must evaluate energy consumption and emissions over the entire life-cycle of products, from manufacture to disposal. Continue reading

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A Woodcutter

Policies to address Global Climate Change can devastate those following a centuries old life style. What is our moral obligation to these people? Continue reading

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Tipping Points

Tipping points are basically thresholds beyond which small human activities will result in climatic changes which may be abrupt, drastic and irreversible. Continue reading

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The IPCC and Their Reports

The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an international scientific body mandated to provide objective scientific information on Global Climate Change. Continue reading

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