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Carbon Footprint Reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction. Nico Cianfarani James wachsmuth. Big Business . It is generally believed that some of the nations environmental problems stem from big business pollution.

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

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  1. Carbon Footprint Reduction NicoCianfarani James wachsmuth

  2. Big Business • It is generally believed that some of the nations environmental problems stem from big business pollution. • Whether its with their method of transportation, or the output from their factories, businesses have not been as efficient as possible. • Recently, many companies have taken steps in the right direction towards running cleaner. • Companies such as Wal-Mart or Target have Started using more efficient trucks to transport Their goods.

  3. Energy Phantoms • Different things in your house Use energy 24/7 even tho they are not being used, for example cell phone chargers use the same amount of energy even if the phone isn’t being charged • How to fix? Plug all appliances/devices that have a phantom load into a power strip and then turn the power strip off when you are not using them.

  4. Light Bulbs -uses about 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and lasts up to 10 times longer -90 percent of the electricity they consume into heat. -> Obviously

  5. Hydropower vs Solar power -Hydropower is the most significant renewable energy source.-the only renewable energy source that is in some measure competitive with fossil fuels. -2 billion people don’t have access to electricity. -Comprising 5 % of the world’s population, Americans consume over one quater of the world’s energy. -Most amount of electricity is consumed by electric ovens

  6. Transportation Lower Cost • EVs generally cost less in total to own, operate and maintain than combustion-powered vehicles, even in cases where the initial purchase price is somewhat higher. More Reliability • Electric motors have very few moving parts and don’t need fluids such as engine oil, anti-freeze or transmission fluid, so they require relatively little maintenance and are far less likely to leak. Excellent reliability means down time is less likely, too. No pollutant Emissions • EVs emit no pollutant from the tailpipe, so they’re cleaner for the environment and better for everyone’s respiratory health. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEX1YFXYTdI

  7. Work Cited -" Light bulb Facts ." Junior Energy. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2011. <http://juniorenergy.org/LightBulbFacts - "Key Solar Power Facts | Clean Energy." Eco friendly living | Going green facts, tips, ideas and products | Alternative energy and sustainable design news. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2011. <http://ecofuture.net/energy/solar-power-facts/12/>. -"Light bulbs (CFLs) : ENERGY STAR." Home : ENERGY STAR. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2011. <http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup -Martin, Shell. "The pros and cons of all electric cars - by Shell Martin - Helium." Helium - Where Knowledge Rules. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2011. <http://www.helium.com/items/1260520-electric-car>.

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