Archive for March, 2009
Most Important Things You Can Do for the Environment
Author: virayvibe
The population is without doubt the most serious environmental problem in the world, because it strengthens all the others. The world population increased by 3 billion in 1959 to 6 billion in 1999, an increase of 100% in just 40 years. According to projections, the world population of 9 billion by 2040, growing more slowly than during the latter half of the 20th century, but you with many more people. Read the rest of this entry »
read comments (0)Global Warming
Author: virayvibe
Global warming is the main economic and environmental challenge of our time. The continuation of the enrichment of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere is changing the global climate. These changes affect human health, air quality, food production and agriculture, forestry, water, coastal resources, energy needs, infrastructure and ecosystems and wildlife. The effects of global warming, including an international consensus and scientific projects, they occur with greater rigor in the future. And as the United States is responsible for more than 20% of total emissions of greenhouse gases, they must participate, if the problem is to succeed. But the United States is the only major country in the industrialized countries not to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, which, limiting emissions of greenhouse gases for the period 2008-2012. Read the rest of this entry »
What are Greenbelts and What are They Good For?
Author: virayvibe
The concept of “green belt” refers to all areas of physical terrain, the suspension or near urban areas designed for an open space, in the light of recreation or development. And, yes, physics Greenbelts coast along areas of Asia, including mangroves in the region, served as a buffer and has helped to prevent more loss of life from the tsunami in December 2004. Read the rest of this entry »