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What are the environmental factors when using solar cells as an energy source ?

I am doing a project on the energy usage of solar cells. Other than pollution, because it is a category in itself, what are the environmental factors when using solar cells?
You don’t have to use special water to clean rooftop solar panels. You can just hose them down.
Other than what was already said (temperature, pollution), [...]

California’s Governor Schwarzenegger Asked US Automakers to Go "green"

The remarkable speech delivered by California’s Honorable Governor Schwarzenegger has turned the afternoon at the Georgetown University into an inspiring event.
Here is the print version of the keynote address of Gov. Schwarzenegger (with the introduction part cut):
GOVERNOR: Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you, John, for the wonderful introduction, I appreciate it very [...]

What are some good colleges with environmental progrmas in california?

Im a high school student in southern california looking to be an environmental conservationist/ researcher, later in my life. i plan on transfering from community college after i graduate high school, then starting at another college. my problem is that i cant seem to find a good college in california that specializes in environmental sciences, [...]

Promoting Women and Youth Leadership in Solid Waste Management: Recommendations for a Project in Jordan’s Weidhard Refugee Camp

Located in the Middle East region, Jordan borders Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Palestine. The population of this country should be approximately 6.5 million people by 2010. Agriculture is one of this country’s main sources of income and is especially promoted in the Jordan Valley. Over the past few decades, the problems which confront [...]

What type of environmental changes cause trees to loose their leaves?

What type of environmental changes cause trees to loose their leaves?
The plant hormone, ethylene. It is involved in fruit ripening and leaf abscission.

Nissan North America Releases Environmental Update

The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., one of the successful Japanese automakers in the global arena, is increasingly proving its potentials. The maker of the VQ engines, which was included in the Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 12 straight years, is delving into another remarkable commitment. This time, it is strengthening its commitment to help save [...]

What schools do you recommend for environmental architecture?

I want to study architecture, environmental engineering, and environmental design. I have a 4.05 cumulative GPA and will be graduating high school in two years. I’m willing- and would prefer to- work very hard and take 18 credited hours or more, while auditing a class or two. I can’t afford to go out of the [...]

Air Conditioning And The Environmental Impact

When you think of air conditioning, do you ever wonder who made it, the history behind it, maybe different applications involved or even environmental concerns? Well, if so, then you have come to the right place. We will not only go over each of these but you will find that a Sub-Heading for [...]

How is the environmental quality of a watershed related to surface water supply?

How is the environmental quality of a watershed related to surface water supply? Please explain a bit.
Water shed off a field or pasture may have dirt and weed seeds floating in it, but this is easily cleaned by sedimentation, allowing the water to sit and the sediment fall to the bottom of a pond.
Water shed [...]

Travelling for Safari in Kenya the Environmental Friendly Way

Ever heard of the famous Professor Wangari Maathai? She is a Nobel Peace Price Laureate, the Member of Parliament for Tetu Constituency, the founder and leader of the Green Belt Movement. With so many attributes to her name, she is the so down to earth Lady that you may not pick up from the large [...]