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The greenhouse effect, discovered by Joseph Fourier in 1824 and first investigated quantitatively by Svante Arrhenius in 1896, is the process in which the emission of infrared radiation by an atmosphere warms a planet's surface. The name comes from an incorrect analogy with the warming of air inside a greenhouse compared to the air outside the greenhouse. The Earth's average surface temperature is about 25°C warmer than it would be without the greenhouse effect [1]. In addition to the Earth, Mars and especially Venus have greenhouse effects. In common usage, "greenhouse effect" may refer either to the natural greenhouse effect due to naturally occurring greenhouse gases, or to the enhanced...

Quantum mechanics provides the basis for computing the interactions between molecules and radiation. Most of this interaction occurs when the frequency of the radiation closely matches that of the spectral lines of the molecule, determined by the quantization of the modes of vibration and rotation of the molecule. (The electronic excitations are generally not relevant for infrared radiation, as they require energy larger than that in an infrared photon.) The width of a spectral line is an important element in understanding its importance for the absorption of radiation. In the Earth’s atmosphere these spectral widths are primarily determined by “pressure broadening”, which is the...

With the rising cost of fuel prices, industries that use steam boilers for heating or power generation are hard pressed to operate at peak efficiencies.While steam consumption, leakages, and other heat transmission losses can contribute to the overall energy bill, this article focuses on the heart of the steam generator - the boiler.Controlling the boiler is of utmost importance in any steam generation energy saving program. Below are some ways to improve boiler efficiencies:Reducing excess air Installing economizer Reducing scale and deposits Reducing blow down Recovering waste heat from blow down Stopping dynamic operation Reducing boiler pressure Operating at peak efficiency Preheating...

The spring season is in bloom. For most, it represents a time of warmer temperatures and relaxation. But unfortunately, it can also mean strong storms including lightning strikes. As these storms are now appearing on a more frequent basis, is your computer system protected? A power surge can cause a computer system to crash and can also cause data loss by causing the read/write heads to malfunction. It can occur as one large surge or multiple spikes over a period of time. The following tips provide information on how you can ensure your system does not fall victim to a power surge.Power Down and Unplug The System During Bad WeatherThis is a tip that most users disregard, but powering down and...

Jewel of the Month: Pietersite Pietersite is formed out of tiger's eye or falcon's eye when they become cemented together with quartz. It has been called 'stormstone' because it helps us during chaotic periods. It stimulates the pituitary gland and the brow (6th) chakra and helps us to see what needs to be done to bring order back into our lives during times of chaos. With pietersite we are able to remain calm and collected, even if we have a multitude of distractions and diversions tugging on our life. It loosens block and helps to clear up any confusion that we are experiencing ridding us of stagnate, toxic energy and bringing in a clear prospective. Jewels of Life: Energetic toxins also come...

A day doesn't pass without comments about our environment. In fact being a little older myself I can remember that not many years ago you would hardly ever hear about the major challenges that we are continuously building up. Today we are confronted with some very serious issues regarding our environment. The issues related to the air we breath and water we drink are huge. Only a very small portion of our natural water resources are even left unpolluted. This issue is a major problem. Learning to deal with our rapidly changing surroundings warrants a serious effort but we yet aren't totally convinced about these issues. The air we breath, water we drink and all the things around those resources we...

This TQM article is a continuation of the article titled: TQM Implementation Project published on 13-May-2006. This issue is part 2a of the detail article on the subject. It will deal with the "How To" part of the ANALYZE phase of the D.A.I.C. methodology described in the article. More detail sequential steps will be explained as well as the use of the appropriate tools in this ANALYZE Phase. The scope of this article will limit to Data Collection, Trench Charting and Pareto Analysis.The ANALYZE Phase This is a critical phase where the current state of the subject matter as well as root causes of the problem will be analyzed in detail. This analysis is done systematically and logically as...

There are many good reasons to conserve energy. If we use less gas, oil and electricity we will save money, and the pollution associated with extracting and using fossil fuels will decrease. Reducing greenhouse gas production may help to reverse global warming. In a nutshell - conservation of energy has both personal and societal benefits. Most people are concerned with making their money last longer and energy conservation can help by reducing our energy costs. Homeowners can do many things to cut down on their energy needs. Perhaps the best thing they can do to is to install better insulation to retain warm and cool air. Heating and air conditioning are the biggest energy consumers of the...

Way back when in February I went to the Outdoor Adventure Show and I twisted my friend Leslie's arm to go on a learn-how-to-kayak weekend with me. We booked 2 days including meals, kayaking lessons and camping accommodation with a company called Equinox Adventures that has a rafting and kayaking camp located on Calumet Island in the Ottawa River.So Friday we got ready, I picked Leslie up from work and we headed off on Highway 401 east of Toronto. We got stuck in rush hour traffic for a solid hour and half until I decided to go north of the highway to take a country road. We stopped in for a nice little dinner in Belleville, and after driving through the beautiful countryside in Eastern Ontario and...

Global Warming is something we all hear about. We hear mention of it on the news, we see protests regarding it on college campuses, and we receive messages about it in our email in-boxes. But, most of us don't really understand what it is, or we choose to ignore it. However, for those of us who are wine drinkers, Global Warming is knocking so hard we are about to have no choice but to open the cellar door. Guide to Global Warming In a nutshell, Global Warming is the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere. This warming has been increasing since the Industrial Revolution, with the prevalence of greenhouse gases. These greenhouse gases trap more heat near the earth...

What kind of difference can the use biodiesel make when it comes to changing the world for the better? Perhaps the biggest impact of the use of biodiesel fuel instead of just plain diesel is on the human health and the environment.One of the biggest differences that biodiesel make is with regards to smog. Using biodiesel actually reduces smog. Both unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in diesel fuel account for most of the particulates in air pollution. When you use biodiesel product or homemade biodiesel there is a substantial reduction of unburned hydrocarbons and if you are using a blend that is right for your machine. Tests that have been conducted according to EPA...

Although alternative fuel sources are not sufficient and still not ready to take over, they are still better than nothing. As people already start worrying about their future, which seems to be darker and colder with each passing day, alternative fuel sources will become more and more popular. Their importance is not overrated at all as humanity has already exhausted half of the world's oil reserves and it will not only become more and more expensive to extract smaller and smaller amounts of oil, but it will definitely come to its end one day. Unfortunately our economy now seems to be so dependent on gasoline that even if we switch to alternative fuel sources, and the sooner we do that the better...

Class action lawsuits give individuals the power to match up against corporations. Class actions can be really successful if there are a large group of class members who have all sustained a relatively small loss sustained as a result of corporate criminality. The legal costs for individual members to file separately would be high. And the heavy burden on the court system would be excessive. The purpose of class actions is to give a convenient and economic solution for mass tort lawsuits.Class action lawsuits can be brought before the United States federal courts, as governed by Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when the suit involves class members, with common issues, across state...

The spring season is in bloom. For most, it represents a time of warmer temperatures and relaxation. But unfortunately, it can also mean strong storms including lightning strikes. As these storms are now appearing on a more frequent basis, is your computer system protected? A power surge can cause a computer system to crash and can also cause data loss by causing the read/write heads to malfunction. It can occur as one large surge or multiple spikes over a period of time. The following tips provide information on how you can ensure your system does not fall victim to a power surge.Power Down and Unplug The System During Bad WeatherThis is a tip that most users disregard, but powering down and...

These are the air cleaners used for reducing indoor pollutants (indoor here refers to home). These air cleaners are especially helpful for those who suffer from asthma, hay fever or other allergies. Believe it or not, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside our homes is 10 times more polluted than the air outside! The reason for this is that our homes are so poorly ventilated that airborne pollutants such as pollen, mold, dust, cigarette smoke, and pet dander can easily accumulate.Many would rather get a portable air purifier instead of a home air cleaner (one that links into your existing central heating and cooling system to provide clean air to your whole house) simply...

The vast differences between the planets do not seem to support the accepted scientific theories of their formation.The theory held by many scientists concerning the evolution of our solar system is basically that a large gas cloud in space condensed into what we now call the sun. Chunks of this cloud flew off into orbit around the sun and eventually condensed into planets. That is, the other planets in our solar system were allegedly formed by the same process which formed our own planet, earth.Sound logical? It might have -- in the eighteenth century. Not today. Space exploration does not seem to support this.EXPLORATION OF VENUSOn February 12, 1961, the Soviet Union launched Venera 1 into solar...

For many, the 70s will be remembered for disco music, long collar shirts, the rise of feminism, and the twin peaks of energy crises of 1973 and 1976. It was a time when Americans became introspective about their need for large, loud, inefficient cars...

We are now at the position where we can discuss more exactly the process that if followed will normalize your breathing. We have seen in earlier chapters that our breathostat or respiratory centre has somehow become set at the wrong level.How did they become set at the wrong level? One major factor is the false idea of the usefulness of deep breathing, which is often combined with deep breathing exercises. A big long deep breath with a good stretch is good to relax. If you do it repeatedly, it will turn your breathostat the wrong way.Another factor which increases breathing intensity is over eating, especially high protein. Protein will increase your depth of breathing considerably. Animal proteins...

Many articles have been written about the negative effects of carbon dioxide. Sick Building Syndrome, loss of concentration due to high levels of carbon dioxide, asphyxiation in breweries or wine cellars, all these things spring to mind when we hear the magic phrase carbon dioxide. Yet, perhaps today when Venus passes across the face of the Sun, we should remember that our original atmosphere consisted of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. Free oxygen is something that is not really chemically possible. Yet we have it as a result of plant life busily photosynthesising and converting carbon dioxide into oxygen during daylight hours. This is the original use of solar energy!Plants require carbon dioxide to...

Once there were these two Nuns and they...just kidding! Do you feel any thinner or healthier? Well, according to recent studies, you might not in the beginning but over the long haul, you could actually drop weight.Now, if you are laughing because you are binging on some kind of pastry or you getting trashed on alcohol, this might not work for you but if you are laughing for other reasons, it could pay greatly by reducing fat around your waist and thighs.First of all, I am going dispel a few myths regarding the Cortisol fighting snake-oils that are being advertised.Cortisol is caused by physical and emotional stress! Cortisol is a hormone released by your adrenal glands in response to either...

The oil market is not the only one looking up. Alternative fuel stocks are also attracting many investors. Because oil and gas are expensive, Americans are looking for cheaper nonfossil fuel and that demand is boosting the alternative fuel stocks as well. This is especially good for anyone who cares for the environment -- the greens. If you consider yourself an environmentalist or a preservationist, this is perfect for you, for you are now able to support efforts to preserve the environment while at the same time profiting from those efforts. It's a win-win situation. Consider this: Pacific Ethanol Inc., a small ethanol-producing company started in 2003 by Bill Jones, the former secretary of state...

What is hydro energy?Fossil fuel reserves have become seriously depleted but conversely our energy use is increasing year on year, our fossil fuel use is now far from being sustainable. Fossil fuels are also responsible for global warming because of the carbon dioxide that is produced with the use of coal power stations and other fossil fuel power stations. In order to stop a further decline in the environment and to replace non-renewable energy many different alternative power sources are being researched and implemented. One such renewable energy source is hydro energy and involves using water to turn turbines, which in turn generates electricity creating hydro energy. The theory is very similar...

Drawing by copying is useful for beginners. It lets one practice style and methods of drawing without being concerned about the exact subject matter. Accuracy in eye measurement comes with copying.Copying also gives training to the eye by allowing one to correct mistakes in the estimates of lengths.A second type of drawing, perspective or object drawing, gives a knowledge of form and construction. The relations and relative sizes of objects to each other are learned through drawing them.Finally, imaginary drawings enable an artist to express thought and impart ideas.These three types of drawing support and help the others:-- Copying shows one how.-- In object drawing one sees how.-- With imaginative...

1.INTRODUCTION:World economies have recognized Information Technology as an effective tool in catalyzing the economic activity in efficient governance and in developing human resource. They have made significant investments in it and successfully integrated it with the development process, thereby reaping the benefits to their society. In India also, these developments have impacted the industrial, education, service and Government sectors and their influence on various applications is increasingly being felt of late.As the era of digital economy is evolving, the concept of governance has assumed significant importance. The e-Governance has consequently become an accepted methodology involving the...

Global warming is a problem that needs to be faced head-on by the leaders of the nations of our planet. The call to arms has been sounded; many countries are now doing research into the causes of global warming, as well as committing to actions to help decrease the effects of global warming. In the United States, a Global Change Research Program has been crafted which represents one of the largest efforts ever pursued when it comes to understanding global warming. The Environmental Protection Agency is also in the fight, helping to partner with businesses and individuals to help try to achieve a baseline for curbing the problem so that we can all benefit. The United Nations has also drafted several...

Of all the natural wonders of the earth, forests are one of the most fascinating ever. The mystery beneath tall, thick-layered trees, the endearing sounds of free-flowing water, the music played by the animals in it, the breathtaking scenic views, and the wilderness that is so pure and lovely are what make forests a standing proof of nature's glory and power. With beauty that is so captivating and mysticism so unfathomable to man, forests are domains of unexplainable purity and divinity.The importance of forests go beyond the aesthetic limits. Probably unknown to many, our forests are great sources of our most basic needs for living and survival. Among other things, forests function as the most...

Protecting the environment A day doesn't pass without comments about our environment. In fact being a little older myself I can remember that not many years ago you would hardly ever hear about the major challenges that we are continously building up. Today we are confronted with some very serious issues regarding our environment. The issues related to the air we breath and water we drink are hugh. Only a very small portion of our natural water resources are even left unpolluted. This issue is a major problem. Learning to deal with our rapidly changing surroundings warrants a serious effort but we yet aren't totally convinced about these issues. The air we breath, water we drink and all the things...

Is the earth warming up? Are the polar ice-caps melting? If so, at what rate? These and a multitude of other global warming questions are mounting up across the world. Are there any answers to these questions? You bet! Take your pick. The answers range from "global warming doesn't exist" to doom and gloom prophecies that it is already too late to save the planet.The problems is that the environment has become a political and economic issue and the formidable forces of politics and economics have drowned out proper science. We can't even hope for a consensus of opinion because views are too polarised. Apart from political considerations, there appears to be a genuine failure to agree between...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most rapidly accelerating diseases today in terms of number of people afflicted. Theories abound as to why this is the case; however, scientists are now looking at new ways to improve the overall health of those both at risk for and suffering from this disease.Many of these scientists have found that drinking coffees can significantly reduce the risk and effects of the disease.In a recent study done at the Channing Laboratory of the Harvard School of Public Health, at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts, researchers explored the link between long-term coffees consumption and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.The study...

The world is in chaos and disorder, too much energy requirement needed to supply the booming economies of the asian countries and other parts of the world. The energy and power needs is in quantum leap which was beyond what was predicted.The supply for oil is obviously dwindling, like a waterwell has drained, because of the huge demand from the world market. The result, oil prices soar high, much higher due to the conflicts in the middle east which is the main supplier of oil products.Many attempts are are made in order to suppress such inflation in oil. So far the best ever done was the development of cars that uses alternative fuels like alcohol, biodiesel, electric and even hybrid cars that is...

What is hydro energy?Fossil fuel reserves have become seriously depleted but conversely our energy use is increasing year on year, our fossil fuel use is now far from being sustainable. Fossil fuels are also responsible for global warming because of the carbon dioxide that is produced with the use of coal power stations and other fossil fuel power stations. In order to stop a further decline in the environment and to replace non-renewable energy many different alternative power sources are being researched and implemented. One such renewable energy source is hydro energy and involves using water to turn turbines, which in turn generates electricity creating hydro energy. The theory is very similar...

Biodiesel production, distribution, and use, as with many emerging alternative energies, has been aided in large part by recent government incentives making biodiesel fuel production and distribution more attractive. These tax incentives put money back in the pockets of biodiesel producers who, presumably, pass the benefits on to you, the consumer, with lower biodiesel prices. Not just any biodiesel is eligible for tax incentives. The definition of biodiesel fuel, as it's used for tax purposes, is "monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids". Biodiesel production companies seeking any of these credits must ensure that they are making biodiesel fuel that meets the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA...