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Big, Established Green Roof in Berlin
Green Roof over Schwimm- Und SprungHalle in Berlin
This park-like green roof over a swimming centre and cycle hall in Berlin helps green the area
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energytalk
energytalk
energytalk at BTR
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The Officers Mess
The Officers Mess Taken 1936
Yatesbury Airfield
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NREL: US Wind Potential
Map of US Wind Potential
Map of US Wind Potential
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NREL: US Solar Potential
Map of US Solar Potential
Map of US Solar Potential
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URBAN GROWTH
By the end of 2007 it is estimated that more people will live in cities than rural areas for the first time in history. The satellite image of the US city of Las Vegas (left) shows how rapidly metropolitan areas can grow. The city was home to 557,000 people in 1985, by 2004 this had risen to nearly 1.7 million. This rapid growth can put pressure on water resources and infrastructure.
By the end of 2007 it is estimated that more will live in cities than rural areas for the first time
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WATER
The availability of fresh water will decline, according to the UN, who project that by 2025 1.8bn people will be affected by water scarcity. Sanitation is also a major issue, as contaminated water is the greatest single cause of human disease and death. The state of the world's fisheries is also touched on by the report which says many fish stocks are overexploited, while the demand for fish is expected to rise alongside growing populations.
The availability of fresh water will decline, according to the UN, who project that by 2025...
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BIODIVERSITY
Sixteen thousand species are threatened with extinction. Habitat loss is a major factor as many forests are cleared for agriculture. The UN estimates the global annual loss of primary forest is 50,000 km2.
Sixteen thousand species are threatened with extinction
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SHRINKING RESOURCES
As the human population grows it has reached the point, the UN says, "where the amount of resources needed to sustain it exceeds what is available".
As the human population grows it has reached the point, the UN says, "where the amount of resources
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Off-Grid PV Power Plant
PV Power Plant  with 5.6 kWp installed near Marayoor in Idukki District
PV Project
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Captain Ozone
Captain Ozone
Captain Ozone Wants YOU!
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Captain Ozone
Captain Ozone
Captain Ozone Traveled Far-Flung!
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NREL: US Geothermal Potential
Map of US Geothermal Potential
Map of US Geothermal Potential
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21 Nov 2008 Becoming Phase 2 Accredited Installer Chris Thompson 2
11 Nov 2008 Non-Food Crops in the UK NNFCC 1
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07 Nov 2008 Wind Turbine Development Chris Thompson 0
07 Nov 2008 Does Obama's victory signal the rebirth of US environmental policy? LukeBishop 0
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The UK Climate Change Bill - Update and Information
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Why should you buy things made out of renewable materials?
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Barack Obama = Great news for the Low Carbon Economy
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Landfill Can Damage the Environment
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UK recycles only a third as much waste as other European countries
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South Africa's Move to a Low Carbon Economy
SA's Disclosure Project report for 2008 recommends the move to a low carbon economy to be competitive Added by: Toddington
Some Optimism for a Change
Here's what can be achieved if we stick to the policy targets, roadmaps and predictions hold. Added by: David Lockie
Study of Emissions from Biomass Boilers
This AEA report shows that biomass heating emissions are less than previously thought. Added by: David Lockie
A New Chapter on Climate Change
President-elect Obama promise of "a new chapter of American leadership on climate change Added by: David Lockie
The National Non-Food Crops Center Homepage
NNFC Homepage UK's national centre for renewable fuels, etc Added by: NNFCC
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PERMAFROST Refrigerant Oil Additive for Cooling Appliances
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