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Energy Star |
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ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
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Energy Information Administration (EIA) |
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The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
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Transport Impact Calculator |
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This calculator has been produced to encourage everyone to reduce the environmental impact of their travel. It aims to show how using transport with a relatively low environmental impact can help you to reduce air pollution, improve your health and in some cases save money. There are three calculators - to calculate your pollutant emissions from your journeys, calculate the energy you use on your journeys (in calories), and calculate the full annual cost of car ownership.
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Mobile Source Emissions: Definitions |
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A list of terms related to the emissions released for mobile sources. These terms include the various chemicals that are released, some of the environmental effects caused, and some of the science behind the process.
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Earth911 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal |
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A part of Earth911 website allowing users to determine the nearest places to their homes, using their zip code, to dispose of specific electronics, household hazardous waste, and medical waste. It also gives information about the areas in the users vicinity which reuse household hazardous waste.
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Electric Utility Pollution Calculator |
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We all enjoy the benefit of the energy carried by the electricity that we use. Do you know that there are some side effects of your electric consumption? Your electric company probably burns fossil fuel to create your electricity. This discharges various substances into the air, including Sulphur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Particulate Matter, Carbon Dioxide, and Volatile Organic Compounds. In addition, because of inefficiency in the power plant, your consumption generates waste heat (probably more than the energy you consume) that is usually dissipated by the evaporation of water. This worksheet helps you estimate what your personal share of each of these effects is. Enter the amount of electricity that you consume per month or year and select the type of fuel that your utility burns (or your utility), and your share of these side effects will be displayed.
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Footprint Estimation Form |
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Calculates the users ecological footprint in acres while showing the average. Takes into account food, drink, housing, transportation, energy, water, and waste.
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Car & Home Calculator |
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Offset your day to day emissions using theÿCar & Home Calculator. To offset your annual emissions, follow the 7 simple steps provided by the calculator. The calculator then tells you how much you would have to pay to offset the pollution you create.
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National Council for Science and the Environment |
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The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) has been working since 1990 to improve the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. For its efforts, the Council has earned a reputation for objectivity, responsibility, and achievement. The Council believes that comprehensive and integrated science can help society achieve its environmental goals in the most effective manner, recognizing economic, social, and security implications. The Council ?s approach to science is embodied in the new phrase ?sustainability science.?
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How Is An Aluminum Can Recycled? |
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Beverages packaged in aluminum cans are purchased by millions of consumers around the world each day.ÿ The pop the top, hear that familiar hiss and down their favorite drink.ÿ You didn't think you were the only one, did you? But, then what? Where does that can go, after you toss it into the nearest recycling bin?
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Tips to Save gas and Improve Mileage |
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A website providing tips on cheaper and cleaner traveling. It answers such questions as, what can I do to save gas? what can I do to get better gas mileage when I drive? and what should I consider when buying a new car?
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EurOcean: European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology |
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EurOcean is a focal point for information on marine science and technology. The EurOcean Internet portal intends to be an electronic platform of communication and information for all actors with interest in marine science and technology in Europe. One of its functions is to be the IOC regional portal for Europe. The EurOcean portal provides information in two main domains: marine research infrastructures; and national and European RTD programs. Information regarding marine science and the environment discussed include climate change, natural disasters, and CO2 storage.
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Heat Island Effect |
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For millions of Americans living in and around cities, heat islands are of growing concern. This phenomenon describes urban and suburban temperatures that are 2 to 10øF (1 to 6øC) hotter than nearby rural areas. Elevated temperatures can impact communities by increasing peak energy demand, air conditioning costs, air pollution levels, and heat-related illness and mortality.
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Energy Design Tools |
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This website contains software developed by the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture.ÿ All the software can be downloaded for free, and the site encourages sharing these tools with others.ÿ Available software includes: Climate Consultant, which graphically displays climate data in dozens of ways; Solar 5.7, which displays 3-D plots of hourly energy performance for the whole building or for any of 16 different components; and Energy Economics Primer, which aids in evaluating building energy decisions using Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, Net Benefit/Savings-To Investment Ratio, Internal Rate of Return, Discounted Payback; among others.
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Sound Map Calculator for Wind Turbines |
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A map showing sound levels around wind turbines in dB(A) with the ability to input the size of the grid and the dB(A) of various turbines. The map also gives the ability to select the amount turbines being analyzed.
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Annual Certification Test Results & Data |
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The Annual Certification Test Results Report (often referred to as Federal Register Test Results Report) includes light-duty vehicle and heavy-duty engine reports for model years 1979 through 1994 and light-duty only data for later model years.ÿ Heavy-duty engine data for 1995 and 1996 is also available.
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EERE Clean Cities Program |
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The mission of the Clean Cities Program is to advance the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption. Clean Cities carries out this mission through a network of more than 80 volunteer coalitions, which develop public/private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.
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Federal and California Exhaust and Evaporative Emission Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks |
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The following tables of exhaust emission standards attempt to consolidate federal and California standards and implementation rates to facilitate comparison and to provide a one-stop resource for these emission standards.
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Best Foot Forward |
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Best Foot Forward Limited (BFF) design and develop tools to measure and communicate environmental impact and sustainability using methodologies such as resource flow and ecological footprint analysis. In 1999, BFF responded to the demand for greenhouse gas emissions reporting by taking the lead in developing several carbon reporting products and services.
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Evaluating Emissions |
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WRI has designed four office-specific tools to complement "Working 9 to 5 on Climate Change" that can be customized to the needs of individual offices. Each tool contains simple instructions and examples to facilitate understanding of the tool.
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Global Warming Word Search |
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A word search with words related to global warming. To circle a word, click at one end of the hidden word and drag the mouse to the end.
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Waste Management |
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Waste Management is an international journal devoted to the presentation and discussion of information on the generation, prevention, characterization, monitoring, treatment, handling, reuse and ultimate residual disposition of solid wastes, both in industrialized and in economically developing countries. The journal addresses various types of solid wastes including municipal (e.g., residential, institutional, commercial, light industrial), agricultural, and special (e.g., C and D, health care, household hazardous wastes, sewage sludge). Waste Management is designed for scientists, engineers, and managers, regardless of their discipline, who are involved in scientific, technical and other issues related to solid waste management. Emphasis is placed on integrated approaches. These approaches require the blending of technical and non-technical factors. Although the dissemination and application of innovative technical information is extremely important, the implementation of sustainable waste management practices also requires a thorough understanding of the pertinent legal, social, economic, and regulatory issues involved. The journal strives to present a mix of subject matter that will best serve to help the reader understand the breadth of issues related to solid waste management. The following are some of the major areas in which papers are solicited: Generation and characterization; Minimization; Recycling and reuse; Storage, collection, transport, and transfer; Treatment (mechanical, biological, chemical, thermal, other); Landfill disposal (including design, monitoring, remediation of old sites); Environmental considerations; Financial and marketing aspects; Policy and regulations; Education and training; Planning and implementation.
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American Solar Energy Society (ASES) |
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The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near- and long-term use of solar energy.
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Light-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Certification |
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A comprehensive information source for light-duty vehicle and engine emission certification programs.
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Climate Change Calculator |
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The Climate Change Calculator is an interactive software tool designed to raise people's awareness of the greenhouse gases they produce through their daily activities and lifestyle choices. This tool calculates personal greenhouse gas emissions and lists mitigation strategies. Using a graphical example of a Canadian community, the user answers a series of questions on home heating and cooling, appliances, transportation, and recreation activities. Available online or as a downloadable file.
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Exelon Environment & Community |
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Exelon understands that being a business leader involves more than being a reliable provider of energy services. It also means being an important part of the communities we serve and working to sustain our environment. Hundreds of our employees are active in service organizations in their communities, serving as school volunteers, youth coaches, leaders for the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, working in civic and community organizations, giving of their time to help the elderly and the young. We?re proud of our employees who work diligently to enrich the quality of life in their communities and beyond. Exelon also supports numerous institutions and programs that help educate and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
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Public Citizen |
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Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy and Environment Program works to protect citizens and the environment from the dangers posed by nuclear power and seeks policies that will lead to safe, affordable and environmentally sustainable energy. We also advocate creation of an agricultural and food distribution system that guarantees safe, wholesome food produced in a humane and sustainable manner, and work to protect the world's fragile water resources from commodification, privatization, and mass diversion.
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NREL: Clean Energy Basics |
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Highlights the positive impact these technologies have on the environment, economy and national security, and explains why they are important to individuals and businesses
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European Commission Directorate-General Energy and Transport |
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The Directorate-General for Energy and Transport is responsible for developing and implementing European policies in the energy and transport field. Its mission is to ensure that energy and transport policies are designed for the benefit of all sectors of the society, businesses, cities, rural areas and above all, of citizens. The energy and transport sectors are pivotal to the European way of life and to the functioning of our economy; as such their operation has to be responsible in economic, environmental, safety and social terms.
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Earth911 |
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It is the mission of Earth 911 to empower the public with community-specific resources to improve their quality of life. While sustainable prevention programs are by far the best way to protect our nation?s environment, the costs associated with many of these programs can be astronomical. That is why the use of this Public and Private Sector Partnership is so important in effectuating prevention ideals. Through the Partnership, economies of scale and scope are achieved, promoting this public service across the nation and centralizing environmental resources into one user-friendly network.
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Working 9 to 5 on Climate Change: An Office Guide |
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This guide provides an introduction to climate change and the ways
that offices contribute to this global problem, seven simple steps you can take to measure your office?s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and Suggestions for reducing your office?s CO2 emissions.
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Insulation Calculator |
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It's sometimes difficult to decide what energy conservation investment will provide the most comfort (and financial return). This spreadsheet should help you see where your heating and air conditioning is going, and will let you compare your upgrade options.
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Future Energy Solutions |
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Future Energy Solutions, as part of AEA Technology, is Europes leading sustainable energy consultancy. From our offices in England and Scotland, we help public and private sector organisations across the world find answers to the growing challenges of sustainable energy, climate change and related environmental issues.
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Sustainable Development Indicators Glossary |
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A glossary containing terms related to sustainable development indicators and the environment in general.
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Earth911 Energy Facts |
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A website discussing the energy saved by recycling materials such as aluminum, glass, paper, and plastic. The site also gives some specific environmental benefits to recycling.
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National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) is part of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) which is responsible for carrying out laws to control air pollution from motor vehicles, engines, and their fuels.ÿ OTAQ's mission is to reconcile the transportation sector with the environment by advancing clean fuels and technology, and promoting more livable communities
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Geological Survey Glossary |
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A glossary from the US Geological Survey with terms, acronyms, and units providing a rudimentary understanding of geology. It defines terms relating to the effects that mining has on the environment.
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CarbonCalc |
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The CarbonCalc software helps you to collate your consumption data and uses this to estimate your greenhouse gas emissions. CarbonCalc covers all six Kyoto Protocol gases and is thus compatible with emerging international standards including the DETR Environmental Reporting guidelines in the UK
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CO2 Calculators |
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Clean up your CO2 emissions quickly and efficiently, by using our simple calculators. You can calculate your emissions from your flights, energy use and/or car travel. You can pay for offsets in sterling, US $ or Euros. If you would like buy an offset as a gift for someone, please buy it here and email us to let us know the name of the recipient.
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Terms of the Environment |
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"Terms of Environment" defines in non-technical language the more commonly used environmental terms appearing in EPA publications, news releases, and other Agency documents available to the 19, students, the media, and Agency employees. The terms selected for inclusion are derived from previously published lists, internal glossaries produced by various programs and specific suggestions made by personnel in many Agency offices. The chemicals and pesticides selected for inclusion are limited to those most frequently referred to in Agency publications or that are the subject of major regulatory or program activities.
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Energy Star: Improve Your Home |
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Improving your home to reduce energy costs will make your home more comfortable and help protect the environment.
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Environmental impact
of the offshore oil and gas industry |
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Now you can have a complete source of essential information on environmental issues surrounding the offshore oil and gas industry. The new monograph by Dr Stanislav Patin Environmental Impact of the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry is a single-source reference on the subject packed with detailed, accurate and up-to-date information.
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Cleaner and Greener |
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Leonardo Academy founded the Cleaner and Greener Certification Program to reduce pollution and promote sustainability. This program helps businesses, organizations, individuals and events take action to reduce pollution that contributes to climate change, smog and acid rain. It also helps these groups to communicate their positive environmental actions to the public through the use of the Certified Cleaner and Greenersm Seal. The Cleaner and Greener Program initially focused on the emission reduction component of sustainability, but is currently being expanded to address all aspects of sustainability.
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Wind Turbine Sound Calculator |
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You may enter source noise and distance for up to ten wind turbines in the worksheet below to calculate the resulting sound at a particular point. The calculator assumes that sound absorption and reflection cancel one another out, although local noise regulations may specify rules for this.
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The Energy and Resources Institute |
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A dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and a local focus, TERI was established in 1974. A unique developing-country institution, TERI is deeply committed to every aspect of sustainable development. From providing environment-friendly solutions to rural energy problems to helping shape the development of the Indian oil and gas sector; from tackling global climate change issues across many continents to enhancing forest conservation efforts among local communities; from advancing solutions to growing urban transport and air pollution problems to promoting energy efficiency in the Indian industry, the emphasis has always been on finding innovative solutions to make the world a better place to live in. However, while TERI?s vision is global, its roots are firmly entrenched in Indian soil.
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SafeClimate Carbon Footprint Calculator |
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The SafeClimate carbon footprint calculator allows you to determine carbon dioxide emissions from major sources: home energy consumption and transportation by car and plane. It works for individuals living in the U.S. and Canada and those living in other countries.
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World Resource Institute |
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World Resources Institute is an independent nonprofit organization with a staff of more than 100 scientists, economists, policy experts, business analysts, statistical analysts, mapmakers, and communicators working to protect the Earth and improve people's lives.
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Commute Calculator |
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How much do you spend on your commute? It may be more than you think. Use the calculator below to find out the true cost of your own drive-alone commute.
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FutureForests |
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Future Forests is a UK-based company with a global vision: to protect the earth's climate. We recognize that to some degree we all contribute to global warming - but also that we can all do something to slow it down. That's why we make it quick and easy for people and companies to find out how much carbon dioxide they produce; to provide them with straightforward ways of reducing those emissions, and interesting options for 'neutralizing' what can't be reduced. Those options include forestry, and investments into climate friendly technology.
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Natural Resources Canada: Energy in Canada |
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The Energy Sector enhances the economic and environmental well-being of Canada by fostering the sustainable development and use of the nation's energy resources to meet the present and future needs of Canadians. Our vision is to demonstrate a valued contribution to Canadian society and to be recognized for our expertise, our management practices and our service to clients. Issues addressed include climate change, energy efficiency, energy policies, energy resources, international priorities, renewable energy, science and technology, and large final emitters.
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A Visual History of Cans |
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A website about the history of the aluminum cans, including the economic impacts they've had over the previous 200 years. The site includes a timeline of major events in the industry and pictures of cans throughout history.
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Vertex Energy |
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To establish Vertex, as ?THE? recycle brand for the petroleum industry by creating a nationwide network of partnering companies, arming them with the latest technology and innovations to properly facilitate recycling services for the petroleum waste and residual materials generated by its customers.
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Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Renewable EIS |
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The TAPS Renewal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared by the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with assistance from Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne).
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Emerson Network Power |
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Liebert, an Emerson Network Power company, is the world leader in mission-critical power and cooling technology. Liebert delivers unparalleled protection of critical systems through a complete range of power, environmental and monitoring systems that are tailored to application requirements by a network of local representatives that average better than 16 years of experience in the industry. Liebert Global Services is the world's largest service team dedicated to the maintenance and on-site repair of critical computer support systems.ÿ
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Earth911 Reuse & Recycling Services |
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A part of Earth911 website allowing users to determine the nearest places to their homes, using their zip code, to recycle specific automobile components, batteries, construction material, electronics, glass, metals, organics, miscellaneous items, paper, and plastic. It also gives information about the areas in the users vicinity which reuse specific items.
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Edie News Center |
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This website provides up-to-date environmental news.
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Ecological Footprint Quiz |
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This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and to what is available on this planet.
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Twenty Things You Can Do About Global Warming |
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A list of twenty things that you can do at home to decrease your CO2 emissions. It tells you by how much CO2 can be decreased by conserving energy.
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Sustainable Development Indicators |
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The SDI group has the task to develop a framework to identify, organize, and integrate national sustainable development indicators and develop an information system providing easy, low cost, electronic access to Federal data and information about sustainable development indicators.
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Evaluating Emissions for a Business |
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Businesses and organizations that take proactive action to manage their GHG emissions have an opportunity to both demonstrate leadership and make meaningful impact on the climate. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Initiative (GHG Protocol) is an international standard for measuring and reporting GHG emissions developed by WRI, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and hundreds of stakeholders. It serves as the premier source of knowledge on corporate GHG accounting and reporting. The GHG Protocol is now being used by diverse companies around the world.
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Environmental Kinds Club |
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The EPA Environmental Kids Club is our Web site for kids. We'll help you explore your environment and learn how to protect it. We've got games, pictures, and stories.
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Fuels and Fuel Additives |
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In accordance with the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA establishes fuel quality standards to help protect public health and the environment from harmful gas and particulate matter emissions from motor vehicles and engines.
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B-REED: Brazilian Rural Energy Enterprise Development |
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The Brazil Rural Energy Enterprise Development (B-REED) program is developing new energy enterprises in Brazil's northeast regions of Bahia and Alagoas that use clean, efficient and sustainable energy technologies to meet the energy needs of communities and families that do not have them. By providing clean energy services, these enterprises can also reduce the environmental and health consequences from using fossil fuels and poor quality biomass fuels, while stimulating local economic growth.
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Carbon Calculator |
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Here you can use our Carbon Calculator to work out your personal emissions; have a go, it's fun and you might be surprised by the results. Plus we'll give you an option to offset your emissions by contributing to one of our forests or projects.
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the Association for Commuter Transportation |
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The Association for Commuter Transportation is North America's most respected association for professionals who specialize in commute options and solutions as well as organizations, business and individuals interested in creating a more workable transportation system. Together with employers and government agencies, ACT works to create programs, services and products that help reduce traffic congestion, increase mobility, and improve air quality.
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Buying Fixed Offsets |
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Allows you to buy offsets of various amounts, ranging from $10 to $100. You can pay for offsets in sterling, US $ or Euros.
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Apollo Alliance |
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The Apollo Alliance is a broad coalition within the labor, environmental, business, urban, and faith communities in support of good jobs and energy independence. It has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO and 23 international labor unions as well as a majority of national environmental organizations. The Alliance is developing public education campaigns and communications strategies to link allies and build a new national constituency for a bold, broad based, and immediate program of public policy to achieve energy independence.
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) |
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the petroleum industry's primary trade association that represents over 400 companies involved in all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production, transportation, refining, and marketing. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., and petroleum councils in 33 states, it is a forum for all parts of the oil and natural gas industry to pursue priority public policy objectives and advance the interests of the industry in a legally appropriate manner.
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The Cleaner and Greener Emission Reduction Calculator |
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Find out how much money you can save and the pollution you can reduce by investing in energy efficiency in your home or workplace!ÿ
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Gasoline Fuels |
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EPA regulations require that each manufacturer or importer of gasoline, diesel fuel, or a fuel additive have its product registered prior to its introduction into commerce. In some cases, EPA requires testing of these fuels and fuel additives for possible health effects.ÿ EPA also requires that gasoline contain a certified detergent in order to reduce emissions.
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EPA's Green Vehicle Guide |
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Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs. Low emissions and good fuel economy are both important for the environment. This guide rates only environmental performance when the vehicle is in use. It does not account for other environmental factors, such as recyclability of the vehicle, or for any other factors that people may consider when choosing a vehicle, such as safety, cost, or driving performance.
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Transportation and Air Quality Planning |
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EPA?s Transportation and Air Quality Center (TRAQ) provides state and local air quality regulators and transportation planners with access to critical information regarding transportation and mobile source incentive-based programs and tools, partnership opportunities, grant funding sources, useful contact names, and technical assistance.ÿ TRAQ is updated on a continual basis to ensure that you have the most up-to date information to support your efforts to improve air quality and public health.
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Assess Your Household's Ecological Footprint |
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A calculator allowing the user to determine the energy footprint of their household. The results are expressed in average land with world average productivity [in square meters]. It creates a matrices looking at how fossil fuels, arable land, pastures, forests, build up land, and the sea are affected by each of the various areas of consumption such as food, housing, transportation, goods, services, and waste.
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Refining Glossary |
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A glossary of terms and concepts relating to refining of petroleum. Terms include the environmental impacts of refining.
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Filter Manufactures Council |
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Established in 1971, the Filter Manufacturers Council represents North American manufacturers of vehicular and industrial filtration products. Initially developed to monitor regulatory and technological developments that affect the industry, the Council has since expanded its activities substantially. The Council has undertaken several environmental initiatives including partnering with states to promote the proper management of used oil filters. In addition, the operation of the hotline and website provide valuable information regarding state regulations and companies that transport, process and recycle used oil filters. With the ongoing support of the Council the rate of used oil filter recycling has climbed over 50% nationally from near zero just ten years ago. The Council has undertaken several environmental initiatives including partnering with states to promote the proper management of used oil filters. In addition, the operation of the hotline and website provide valuable information regarding state regulations and companies that transport, process and recycle used oil filters.
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Offshore Oil and Gas Environment Forum |
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The OEF Web site is a medium to locate and disseminate information regarding environmental and sustainable development issues pertinent to the offshore oil and gas industry.
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Umberto |
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Software tool for material and energy flow calculation and analysis based on graphical modelling of process systems. It has been developed by ifu (Institute for Environmental Informatics) in cooperation with ifeu (Institute for Energy and Environmental Resarch) since 1993. Based on the concept of material flow networks, the powerful calculation algorithm of Umberto allows to determine all material and energy flows in the system under study. The user can define the system boundaries and can analyse the flows by "zooming" into the hierarchical model and the desired level of detail. Both site/process-oriented as well as product-related analysis are possible. Different technology alternatives can be compared by scenario comparison.
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National Low Emission Vehicle Program and Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) LEV |
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This web site describes the voluntary National LEV regulations, which demonstrate how cooperative, partnership efforts can produce a smarter, cheaper program that reduces regulatory burden while increasing protection of the environment and public health.
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Earth911 Environmental Glossary |
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This glossary defines in non-technical language commonly used environmental terms employed throughout Earth 911. This glossary will be updated periodically.
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Clean School Bus USA |
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The goal of Clean School Bus USA is to reduce both children's exposure to diesel exhaust and the amount of air pollution created by diesel school buses.
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Corrosion Doctors |
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The main mission of this popular Web site is to improve the general awareness of corrosion causes and solutions. Corrosion is often perceived as a curse we have to endure helplessly and it is a shock to many to learn that there are many ways to prevent and control this natural force. The Corrosion Doctors' focus is centered on a series of educational Information Modules designed for training in corrosion science and engineering.
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EPA Clean Energy Glossary |
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This glossary provides definitions of a number of important terms associated with power generation technologies and their environmental impacts, including definitions of specific pollutants, technologies, and the key terms related to the electric power marketplace.
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IAAG, HUNC, AND RUG |
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This is the website of the International Atmospheric Advisory Group (IAAG), Halon User National Consortium Limited (HUNC), Refrigerant User Group (RUG). HUNC and RUG applies to the United Kingdom national and EC oriented representation and provide a technical information advice centre on Halons and Refrigerants? which includes listing for procurement and disposal to new owners within the critical list. It also ensures that all movements of Halon and Refrigerants are in accordance with national and international requirements. Through HUNC specialist halon recycling companies have in place a quality assurance audit trail and provides advice on the availability of replacement agents. IAAG relates to the world situation regarding halons and refrigerants in providing technical and advisory assistance to other countries.
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SafeClimate for Business |
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SafeClimate for Business is a joint project of the Sustainable Enterprise Program (SEP) at the World Resources Institute and Center for Environmental Leadership in Business (CELB), a division of Conservation International. The program improves people's lives and the environment by helping business leaders and new markets thrive. CELB, created in a partnership between CI and the Ford Motor Company, engages the private sector worldwide in creating solutions to critical global environmental problems in which industry plays a defining role.
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Oil Changing Tips |
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Do you change your car?s motor oil? If so, you are considered a ?do-it-yourself? (DIY) oil changer! Changing your own motor oil requires the same care that you provide for the rest of your vehicle. According to the American Petroleum Institute, over 50% of all motorists change their own oil. DIY oil changers generate about 150 millions gallons of used motor oil each year. This is approximately a quarter of all used motor oil that has the potential to be reused or recycled.
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ICLEI Personal CO2 Calculation |
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Fill in the following form as accurately as you can and then press the "Calculate Emissions" button to calculate your yearly direct personal carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This will be compared to world averages and suggestions for reducing this amount will be given.
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Interactive Global Warming Illustration |
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An interactive illustration allowing users to look for sources of the environment that contribute to changes in our climate and its temperature.
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International Finance Corporation (IFC): Environment and Social Development |
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IFC has invested considerable resources in establishing and expanding its in-house capability to address environmental and social issues, pioneer innovation in environmental finance and take advantage of environmental opportunities as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable private sector development. As a result, IFC's capacity for helping clients manage difficult and emerging environmental and social issues is unparalleled in the financial community and among the other multilateral financial institutions working directly with the private sector.
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Gasoline Fuels: Basic Information |
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A website giving some basic information about gasoline supply and prices. It answers such questions as, why are gas prices rising? and what are the benefits of clean fuel programs?
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Canadian Nuclear Association: Nuclear Facts |
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Nuclear Facts sections include quick facts, how does it work?, Benefits and Uses of Nuclear Energy, Environment, and Safety.
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Air Travel Calculator |
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Offset the emissions from yourÿflight today using our Air Travel Calculator. The calculator then tells you how much you would have to pay to offset the pollution you created by flying.
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Climate Care |
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Climate Care offers organizations and individuals a way to reduce their impact on global warming. It sells carbon offsetsÿon the one handÿwhile funding and managing projects on the other.
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Weather Glossary |
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A glossary presented by the weather channel with terms related to the technology used to determine weather and conditions and phenomenon created and altered by weather.
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International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) |
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ICLEI is a democratically governed membership association of cities, towns, counties, metropolitan governments, and local government associations. ICLEI's mission is to build and serve a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability with special focus on environmental conditions through cumulative local actions.
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Cleaner Passenger Vehicles & Gasoline |
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The Tier 2 Vehicle and Gasoline Sulfur Program is a landmark program that affects every new passenger vehicle and every gallon of gasoline sold in the U.S. By designing cleaner cars that run on cleaner fuels the result is cleaner air.
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Resources for the Future |
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As the premier independent institute dedicated exclusively to analyzing environmental, energy, and natural resource topics, RFF gathers under one roof a unique community of scholars conducting impartial research to enable policymakers to make sound choices.
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Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) |
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SBIC is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's buildings. We teach, value, and advocate a balanced, holistic approach to designing new buildings. These days many terms are used to describe improved buildings, such as "green," "sustainable," "high performance," and "environmentally responsive." We are always mindful that these ideas must be kept in context with other equally important design objectives, such as aesthetics, accessibility, cost effectiveness, flexibility, high productivity, and security. Our members believe that all sustainable buildings must be low-energy, climate-responsive, use minimal fossil fuels and cleaner, renewable energy.
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Heat Island Effect Glossary |
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An EPA glossary with terms and acronyms related to the heat island effect. It explains some of the basic science behind the effect and other related environmental issues.
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Climate Change Calculator |
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The Climate Change Calculator allows users to input dataÿto find outÿthe tons of carbon dioxide emitted byÿindividual households in aÿgiven year. The tool will calculate total emissions and the number of trees that would need to be planted to offset those emissions.
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CO2 Emission Puzzle |
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Carbon dioxide is emitted from energy produced by burning oil, coal, natural gas or gasoline. Many of our daily activities require energy. Explore the objects in the picture above to find out about carbon dioxide emissions. And perhaps some ideas on ways to reduce your emission of carbon dioxide.
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Electronics Recycling |
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Castrol |
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At Castrol, we have the highest expectations for motor oil safety and the environment. This is why we're committed to listening and responding to the needs of our customers and to working within our industry to raise standards.
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The Market Place |
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Many organizations tackle the climate change impact of the products you purchase with Climate Care. This site give a list of such organizations and how they make Climate Care offsets available.
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Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy (EFN) |
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Environmentalists For Nuclear Energy (EFN) is an independent environmental, non-profit organization which aims at providing complete and straightforward information to the public on energy and the environment; promoting the benefits of nuclear energy for a cleaner world; and uniting people in favor of clean nuclear energy.
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Corrosion Glossary |
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Finding out what you do not know is the very first step to knowledge. What you will find behind each of the following letters is a comprehensive Glossary.
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Used Motor Oil Recycling |
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Precision Air Conditioning Glossary |
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This is a glossary pertaining to percision air conditioning and related disciplines.
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Solar Radiation Resource Glossary |
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This is a glossary of solar radiation resource terms.
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