Generally, office creates more greenhouse gases as compared to homes and even factories. For example, a photocopier that is left on continuously for 7 years over its two-million copies life would consumes substential amount of electricity, papers and toners. It also requires air-conditioning to cool down the operating heat. The greenhouse gas emissions could easily exceed 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide which is more than the total greenhouse gas emissions of an average home over the same 7-year period.
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In urban areas, the sustainable designs of what is sometimes called the “new urbanism” are becoming popular. They take advantage of making high-density living enjoyable and efficient.
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Everyone wants a healthier and greener planet. Can we help make a difference? If we’re like most people, we want to make a positive change in the world but don’t quite know how. It doesn’t take watching the news everyday or watching political documentaries like the one by Al Gore to realize that something needs to be done about the state of our planet.
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In developed countries, movement of people from cities to more suburban locations represents a long-term demographic trend among the middle and upper income.
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Tourism involves the exploration a country’s resources, which can lead to exploitation of nature and environment if it is not done in a responsible and sustainable way.
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Geothermal energy is produced by heat source from earth’s interior. These heat sources, few miles under our feet, could easily supply our current global energy demand for many years to come. According to International Energy Association, geothermal energy accounts for less than half-percent of global energy consumption now,
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