Archive for February, 2010

Can Anybody tell me about rain water conservation at low cost in a house ?

Dear all , I need details for rain water conservation in my house of approx,1000sq feet terrace and 3000sq ft plot area.that has to be at low cost ..
I actually collect rainwater myself. I have two rain boxes right now. They fill up fast. Look at my source links to see where [...]

How can we correct water pollution?

Here’s what I have so far:
People can help prevent water pollution by recycling and disposing of their waste safely and properly. Although laws already exist about dumping, they should be more strict and more enforced to prevent people or companies from getting away with it. Water treatments facilities should be available in every [...]

Would you ask the carbon fairy to wave her wand or not?

A recent edition of BBC Radio 4’s "Analysis" program started with a interesting angle on the carbon emission / global warming angle: [quote]
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""ROWLATT: A couple of years ago I was given a very
unusual job. I became the BBC’s Ethical Man. My
family and I were asked to spend an entire year
exploring what we could do [...]

What is meant by critically analyse how switching to biofuels might aid global sustainability?

It is part of a question on an assignment, just wondering if anyone could give me a few points I could include and do some research on I think you certainly can get your assignment to be done in full by referring to the following articles, particularly to deal with the bio fuels to [...]

How often should I change my goldfish’s water? Is it okay to dispose of all of the old water and start fresh?

I have had a goldfish, which lives in a bowl, for about 6 weeks. When I got the goldfish, the clerk at the pet store told me to take out 25% of the water each week, and replace it with clean water that has been treated with water conditioner. I have been doing [...]

Supporting Park Expansion?

Hi, I am doing a project in Geography and I need help on this part of the report section.
Supporting Park Expansion: Present arguments in support of continued conservation and park expansion. Think, why is this park valuable? Be sure to include the ideas of sustainability and stewardship in your response.
PLEASE HELP ME ANSWER THAT WHOLE [...]

Is it alright with you if the government monitors your driving 24/7 in the fight against global warming?

A report released today by the UK Government’s Sustainable Development Commission calls for around-the-clock monitoring of driver’s speed to force them to slow down and help cut down their emissions of Co2 in the battle against global warming.
It calls for taking control of the car’s speed away from the driver and having it controlled [...]