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Environment ArticlesHave you heard about the 2012 perfect storm? How about galactic superwaves? These are only but two of the popular environment articles in this category. 
Why Makes Bamboo “Green”?Bamboo is one of the most renewable resources we have. It’s eco-friendliness has made it an increasingly popular alternative to hardwood as a building material amongst an ever more environmentally aware market of homeowners. But what is it about bamboo that makes it so “green”? Here’s a look at the top 3 reasons for bamboo’s eco friendliness. Green StarGREEN STAR is Australia’s leading ‘green’ rating tool for Commercial Buildings. It is a comprehensive, national, voluntary environmental rating scheme that evaluates the environmental design and achievements of buildings. Green Star offers a suite of rating tools, and is currently developing new tools to address a wide range of building types in Australia. It was developed for The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) which is a national, not-for-profit organisation. Sustainability Declaration - TOP 10 most FAQsWhat is a sustainability declaration?
A: A sustainability declaration is a compulsory checklist that must be completed by the seller when selling a house, townhouse (class 1a buildings) or unit (class 2 building) from 1 January 2010 in Queensland.
The Queensland Sustainability declaration will inform buyers about the sustainability features of a property and increase community awareness of the value of such features. HOME SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENTThe Australian Federal Government’s energy efficiency measures, sees the introduction of the Home Sustainability Assessment and Green Loans Program. This is a FREE Home Sustainability Assessment for property owners which will involve the physical inspection of major energy and water systems relating to thermal comfort, water heating, lighting, refrigeration, cooking, entertainment, water consumption and waste management in your property. Sustainability Declaration FAQA sustainability declaration is a compulsory checklist that must be completed by the seller when selling a house, townhouse (class 1a buildings) or unit (class 2 building) from 1 January 2010 in Queensland.
The Queensland Sustainability declaration will inform buyers about the sustainability features of a property and increase community awareness of the value of such features. Home Sustainability Declaration for Real Estate AgentsAt Advantage Energy Assessors we certainly realise this new Sustainability Declaration legislation is yet another burden put on Agencies and property owners. Advantage Energy Assessors would like to offer our professional services by providing our fully trained and experienced team of energy assessorsto complete the detailed Sustainability Declaration Reports for your clients. Queensland Home Sustainability Declarationsustainability declaration is a compulsory checklist that must be completed by the seller when selling a house, townhouse (class 1a building) or unit (class 2 building) from 1 January 2010 in Queensland. The Sustainability declaration will inform buyers about the sustainability features of a property and increase community awareness of the value of such features. Going Green Starting With The HomeHave you considered going green? Turning green is basically to save our planet from the simple doom ahead ( if nothing's done ). Going green is a term that has got a lot of steam, and is sure to continue growing in the years ahead, because awareness will keep growing. Unfortunately, some people just do not know how crucial it is to go green as well as live a green life. That having been said, learning how to go green in... Sea Pines Forest Preserve – Man and Nature In Perfect Harmony On Hilton Head IslandSea Pines Forest Preserve is one of our favorite nature tours on Hilton Head Island. Part of the attraction is that this is a driving tour as well as a walking tour. Much of the scenery and wildlife at Sea Pines Forest Preserve can be enjoyed from the comfort and convenience of your car. India on reducing Carbon emissions – An Economic Development perspectiveIn the run up for Copenhagen Climate Conference to be scheduled from 7-Dec-09, India has become the center stage for the key negotiations between developed and developing nations for its stance on reducing Carbon emissions. India has expressed concerns over sacrificing its ‘development and objectives of eradicating poverty’ at the expense of ‘costs for reducing greenhouse emissions'. This article analyses India's concerns on reducing Carbon emissions. Climate Change and Global Warming vs Global CoolingClimate change and global warming is in a battle against global cooling. Many scientists agree that a global cooling trend is here that could last for ten years. Other scientists say ocean temperatures are rising and the greenhouse effect is proof of global warming. 
There are four main types of bridges. Beam bridges rest horizontal on 2 piersThere are four main types of bridges. Beam bridges rest horizontal on 2 piers. The weight pushes down on the beams. This causes compression on the top beam and tension on the bottom beam. Such bridges are approximately 200 feet. This type of bridge is used for pedestrian crossings and highway overpasses. Cantilever bridges use beams that are only supported at one end. They are built from steel and able to withhold several tons. This type of bridge can span over 1,500 feet. Is Heat Transfer Printing Best for Your Promotional Bags?Green bags for groceries, and promotional bags for specialty shopping, are becoming more and more common. And the planet is thanking us all for it – don’t doubt that! But it means that the bags that do something different will really be the ones that stand out from the crowd, and serve the best marketing and branding purposes. 
Industrial EcologyHow Industrial Ecology can shift the paradigm from consumption to resumption... 
Gassed By The GovernmentIf the Congress won't do what Obama wants then he'll go around them and use czars and the EPA, etc.
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