• The environment is the most precious asset we possess, greater than any economy or business. Without it, the world as we know it could not possibly exist, and as we speak our environment is changing beyond recognition before our very eyes.

    We all heard in our routeings life about carbon level and carbon foot prints but a normal simple Lehman have no much more idea what is carbon level and carbon foot prints, we can say in easy language that carbon is an essential constituent of our life and very important for making glucose in our blood as much we eat or drink it accumulate in the body in the form of carbon as by doing different types of exercises, yoga and dieting we maintain our body weight to ovoid it to store excessive amount of carbon which further seems easily in the form of overweight and obesity. Which is a root cause of different types of diseases, similarly in our environment carbon is present in specific amount mainly in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon

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  • About three-quarters of the anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere during the past 20 years have been due to fossil-fuel burning. Activities consuming fossil fuels include power generation, industrial/manufacturing processes, transport. The rest of carbon dioxide emissions are predominantly due to land-use change, especially deforestation.

    The main drawback of fossil fuels is pollution. Burning any fossil fuel mainly produces carbon dioxide, which contributes to the "greenhouse effect", warming the Earth. It produces more carbon dioxide than burning oil or gas. It also produces sulphur dioxide, a gas that contributes to acid rain. We can reduce this before releasing the waste gases into the atmosphere. It is a leading cause of smog, global warming, and air toxics.

    Coal is particularly nasty. The attraction to coal is powerful and obvious because the Pakistan, being one of the largest coals (lignite) deposits in the world consisting of 184,123 billion

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  • By Lori Bongiorno

    Worried about rising heat bills now that there's a chill in the air? There's plenty you can do to trim your costs if you're willing to take on a few simple home improvement projects.

    It's worth it when you consider that heating accounts for about 28 percent of the average home's energy use. So even small improvements can add up to big savings (not to mention a big reduction in how much fossil fuels we use).

    The order you tackle projects is important. Go for the cheap and easy fixes first so that you can get the most bang for your buck and then move onto the more involved changes.

    The important thing for homeowners is to think through the improvements they want to make, says Lane Burt at the Natural Resources Defense Council. These are Burt's suggestions on what to think about before heading to the hardware store:

    1. Concentrate first on sealing leaks and tightening up the building shell, so warm air isn't leaking out.
    2. Then make sure your ducts are
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  • Take public transit when you can.Take public transit when you can.

    By Lori Bongiorno

    One of the best parts of the holiday season is connecting with friends and family. For most of us, there's some amount of traveling involved. Whether you're taking an afternoon drive or flying across the country, you can make choices to reduce the carbon footprint of your trip.

    Here are some suggestions.

    • Pack light to cut down on fuel use. The more weight a plane, train, car, or bus carries, the more fuel it uses.
    • Carpool with friends or family members who are going to the same destination. Or use the Internet for connecting to potential car-mates. Some tools to make this easier: Zimride, Carticipate, and eRideShare.
    • Take public transportation if it's available.
    • Don't take the scenic route. Saving gas is good for your wallet and the planet. The financial gains will not be as great as they were when gas prices peaked, but every little bit helps (especially during the holidays).
    • Chose the train instead of a plane if you can. It's a
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  • Sustainable Plates for 20

    By | Green – Tue, Nov 22, 2011 5:51 PM EST

    Dinner table by Zesmerelda / Flickr.Dinner table by Zesmerelda / Flickr.By Trystan L. Bass

    The entire clan is coming to your house for the holidays, and you only have dishes for six. Time to break out the paper and plastic plates? Or get fancy and hit the mall for new china place settings?

    How about a green choice: table settings that don't create a lot of trash, or require a lot of resources to produce.

    Two options for adding a little green to your table (and I'm not talking about that casserole topped with crunchy onions) are:

    Bambu Veneerware
    Available from many online sources, these disposable plates are made of organic bamboo, which is a fast growing, renewable, sustainable plant.

    The actual plates are biodegradable too. Stick them in your compost pile and they break down in four to six months (you can leave the food scraps on, so easier clean-up after the meal!).

    Bambu Veneerware comes in packs of eight and cost around $8 to $12. If you don't have time to order them on the Web, many Cost Plus World Market stores carry these

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  • By Molly McCall, Yahoo! Picks

    On Monday, L.L. Bean comes knocking. Tuesday, Pottery Barn slips through the door. Wednesday follows with Harry & David or Crate & Barrel or Whatever & Whatever.

    And on and on it goes, the daily deluge of mail order catalogs that are unsolicited-and often unwelcome. To this junk mail inundation, Catalog Choice says: Stop the madness!

    Sponsored by the non-profit group Ecology Center, Catalog Choice offers a free way to reduce the clutter in your mailbox and, hopefully, save a few trees, too.

    How? Easy.

    Create a profile on their site, scroll through the database of catalogs, and select the ones you no longer wish to receive. Catalog Choice takes it from there.

    Once you establish a profile, you can always go back and change your mind. Like if you really miss Victoria's Secret sneaking in to the house. The choice is yours.

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  • Hi ho, Kermit the Frog here…and I'm here to say "it's easy being green". Oh, I know, you've heard me sing just the opposite. And it's true that it might be nicer being red, or yellow, or gold or something much more colorful like that. But right now I'm talking about how easy it is to Go Green--doing little things to conserve energy, protect the environment and basically make this planet an even better place for people, frogs and other species.

    Here are a few simple tips to help you Go Green.

    1. Turn Off The Lights When You Leave the Room.

    That's just good sense. You don't need lights to see if you're not in the room, right? And if you're in the room - especially with a pig who wants to hug and kiss you - make sure you leave the room before she turns off the lights.

    2. Time Your Showers So You Don't Waste Water. Personally, I prefer to soak in the swamp. (Nothing like pond scum to keep amphibious skin supple and smooth.) But if you're not a frog and you take showers, keep your

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  • Your local home center is always eager to sell you the latest "labor-saving" device for lawn and garden maintenance. But few inventions in human history are as useless and obnoxious as the leaf blower.

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  • Thrift shopping is a green way to furnish your house. Learn tricks and tips.

    By Sayward Rebhal, Hometalk

    The truth is, I'm just a secondhand sort of girl. I like my objects to carry an air of mystery, to enter my life with a little life of their own. In my eyes, well-made clothing is straight-up art (you can read more about my fashion philosophy on my blog, Bonzai Aphrodite). A chip on a vintage dish is testament to good living! And like the finest of wines, craftsman-made furniture will only develop character and complexity as it ages. Quality items always wear their maturity well.

    But I also see the other side. My husband is a bit of a "chaser" - he loves minimalism, hyper-modern design, and he's always after the latest technology. And I certainly understand the appeal of hunting the cutting edge!

    When it comes to furnishing a frugal, eco-friendly home, success means knowing when to choose new versus used. So whether you're a squirrel like me - saving up and savoring - or a raccoon like my husband - always after the shiniest toy - it's

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