Green technology!!. i'm sure we have heard it. it a technology that eco-friendly to our environment. New government of US under President Obama seem really commit to reduce the global warming effect by it new green policies. The problem are the skeptical point of view from their investor. As we know that currently world in a great deal of recession especially US, such a move will slow down the economic recovery.
The reason is simple, as we know green technology is more in research and development stuff. So the profit is for a long term rather than short term. This surely not good for investor. If we compare to our country we can see there a lot of our research have got the medal in geneva, but how many have been successfully commercialize. Investor is afraid to invest and sometime there no following study to scale up to manufacturing production capacity.
Here is what goverment of US plan to do to reduce the global warming:-
-United States will double its supply of renewable energy in three years
-By 2025, the Obama administration hopes one-fourth of the nation's energy will come from renewable sources
-could help reduce CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2050,
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
2nd Comment
Here is another site I think it worth to read (http://environment.about.com). There are lots of environmental issues mainly in United State. I pick up one article as my 2nd comment that I think it is poses as global problem in the future. It is about bottled water we use to drink. As we know there are many type bottled water like mineral water, distill water, and reverse osmosis water.It is worth to buy this product(exclude soda beverages, and juice, and dairy product).Why get so high market??? it seem because it easy to prepare, cheap and choice other than sweet drink. But actually it as we all quote "a solution that create another problem"
The article reveal a surprising fact that most of the plastic bottles are never recycled in United State. Why??? As we know their people keen with recycling program and any environmental awareness. One of the reasons is probably because manufacturer doesn’t want any contamination issue regarding the water quality. The noble reason I can come out with .
The article also bringing up about the quality of the water itself. They found that the quality of the bottled water really small improvement or no different than tap water. They also state the test conduct limited(no e-coli test) compare to tap water. With higher price but more risky to consumer!!!!!
One fact that make we should discourage to buy bottle water is that to get 1 liter of bottled water into your hands requires from 1,100 to 2000 times as much energy to produce, package and transport the stuff as it takes to provide we with the same amount of tap water (conducted by the Pacific Institute, a nonprofit research organization based in Oakland, California.)
They estimate that just producing the plastic bottles for bottled-water consumption worldwide uses 50 million barrels of oil annually enough to supply total U.S. oil demand for 2.5 days. More clearly, assuming the 2007 consumption rate or US citizen are 33 billion liters that requires energy equivalent between 32 million and 54 million barrels of oil. While for world consumption for bottled water is about three times that amount.
Malaysia also has similar trend as develop country, bottled water seem was used excessively in any occasion, seminar or conference. It seems will be another bad culture created. There still no people or groups bring this issue seriously. Our government also need to monitor the water quality so that it will comply with current drinking standard. We don't want to put people health at stake. And again the choice at our hand....
The article reveal a surprising fact that most of the plastic bottles are never recycled in United State. Why??? As we know their people keen with recycling program and any environmental awareness. One of the reasons is probably because manufacturer doesn’t want any contamination issue regarding the water quality. The noble reason I can come out with .
The article also bringing up about the quality of the water itself. They found that the quality of the bottled water really small improvement or no different than tap water. They also state the test conduct limited(no e-coli test) compare to tap water. With higher price but more risky to consumer!!!!!
One fact that make we should discourage to buy bottle water is that to get 1 liter of bottled water into your hands requires from 1,100 to 2000 times as much energy to produce, package and transport the stuff as it takes to provide we with the same amount of tap water (conducted by the Pacific Institute, a nonprofit research organization based in Oakland, California.)
They estimate that just producing the plastic bottles for bottled-water consumption worldwide uses 50 million barrels of oil annually enough to supply total U.S. oil demand for 2.5 days. More clearly, assuming the 2007 consumption rate or US citizen are 33 billion liters that requires energy equivalent between 32 million and 54 million barrels of oil. While for world consumption for bottled water is about three times that amount.
Malaysia also has similar trend as develop country, bottled water seem was used excessively in any occasion, seminar or conference. It seems will be another bad culture created. There still no people or groups bring this issue seriously. Our government also need to monitor the water quality so that it will comply with current drinking standard. We don't want to put people health at stake. And again the choice at our hand....
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Snippet 1 : Top 10 worst polluted places in the world
Top 10 worst polluted places in the world:
1. Chernobyl, Ukraine (nuclear)
2. Dzerzhinsk, Russia
3. Haina, Dominican Republic (lead problem)
4. Kabwe, Zambia
5. La Oroya, Peru
6. Linfen, China (air pollution)
7. Maiuu Suu, Kyrgyzstan
8. Norilsk, Russia
9. Ranipet, India (heavy metal)
10. Rudnaya Pristan/Dalnegorsk, Russia
A study and chosen by the Blacksmith Institute’s Technical.
(read more at http://www.blacksmithinstitute.org/top10/10worst1.pdf)
1. Chernobyl, Ukraine (nuclear)
2. Dzerzhinsk, Russia
3. Haina, Dominican Republic (lead problem)
4. Kabwe, Zambia
5. La Oroya, Peru
6. Linfen, China (air pollution)
7. Maiuu Suu, Kyrgyzstan
8. Norilsk, Russia
9. Ranipet, India (heavy metal)
10. Rudnaya Pristan/Dalnegorsk, Russia
A study and chosen by the Blacksmith Institute’s Technical.
(read more at http://www.blacksmithinstitute.org/top10/10worst1.pdf)
Monday, February 9, 2009
1st Article
For my first comment, this article I got from this website http://www.grinningplanet.com/6001/environmental-issues-all.htm#thetop This website seem very interesting.
So what you know about cotton. Apart as our beautiful jean, shirt, blouse and many more. Haven’t u think more beyond it. Here is the issue
Here is some statistic
• Cotton accounts for only 3% of the world's crops, yet represents up to 25% of global insecticide use.
• The average conventional cotton t-shirt uses almost half a pound of toxic chemicals in its production.
• It takes 500 gallons of water to produce just one t-shirt made of conventional cotton
• Even the cotton fields are now failing as rising salt residues (a side effect of long-term irrigation) render the land infertile. The United Nations describes the crisis in this area as one of the "most staggering disasters of the 20th century."
Want more?
• The biggest exporter of cotton to Europe is Uzbekistan. It has been widely documented that state-sponsored child labor is used in the cotton fields. Irresponsible environmental practices there have caused the UN to label Uzbekistan "one of the largest manmade environmental disasters."
• Child cotton workers—may be paid only 1 to 2 cents per pound for cotton that is valued at 50 cents (US) on the global market.
• It's estimated that there are up to 5 million cases of pesticide poisoning every year among agricultural workers in developing countries where 20,000 of these cases result in death.
Feel awefull, some to glitter your day
Now there is awareness to ensure supplier is certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Apart of guaranteeing that the cotton produced is organic (thus eliminating toxic pesticides and harsh processing chemicals), the standard includes an audit of the working conditions in the factory and verifies that:
• Employment is freely chosen, and the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected.
• Child labor is not used.
• Regular employment is provided, living wages are paid, working hours are not excessive, and working conditions are safe and hygienic.
• No discrimination is practiced, and no harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.
So, when it apply to Malaysian, what is our part.
• Neither we have cotton plantation nor child labor issue.
That leave us to the only option??? support the organic cotton. So the problem is how we want to recognize it(some sort of specific labeling). Still no specific store sold just organic cotton to begin with. But if there is entrepreneur willing to invest in these industry, are we willing to spend more(of course more expensive). But believe me this sort of company really need our support to make sure it happen.
So what you know about cotton. Apart as our beautiful jean, shirt, blouse and many more. Haven’t u think more beyond it. Here is the issue
Here is some statistic
• Cotton accounts for only 3% of the world's crops, yet represents up to 25% of global insecticide use.
• The average conventional cotton t-shirt uses almost half a pound of toxic chemicals in its production.
• It takes 500 gallons of water to produce just one t-shirt made of conventional cotton
• Even the cotton fields are now failing as rising salt residues (a side effect of long-term irrigation) render the land infertile. The United Nations describes the crisis in this area as one of the "most staggering disasters of the 20th century."
Want more?
• The biggest exporter of cotton to Europe is Uzbekistan. It has been widely documented that state-sponsored child labor is used in the cotton fields. Irresponsible environmental practices there have caused the UN to label Uzbekistan "one of the largest manmade environmental disasters."
• Child cotton workers—may be paid only 1 to 2 cents per pound for cotton that is valued at 50 cents (US) on the global market.
• It's estimated that there are up to 5 million cases of pesticide poisoning every year among agricultural workers in developing countries where 20,000 of these cases result in death.
Feel awefull, some to glitter your day
Now there is awareness to ensure supplier is certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Apart of guaranteeing that the cotton produced is organic (thus eliminating toxic pesticides and harsh processing chemicals), the standard includes an audit of the working conditions in the factory and verifies that:
• Employment is freely chosen, and the freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are respected.
• Child labor is not used.
• Regular employment is provided, living wages are paid, working hours are not excessive, and working conditions are safe and hygienic.
• No discrimination is practiced, and no harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed.
So, when it apply to Malaysian, what is our part.
• Neither we have cotton plantation nor child labor issue.
That leave us to the only option??? support the organic cotton. So the problem is how we want to recognize it(some sort of specific labeling). Still no specific store sold just organic cotton to begin with. But if there is entrepreneur willing to invest in these industry, are we willing to spend more(of course more expensive). But believe me this sort of company really need our support to make sure it happen.
First day as blogger
Hi, this my first blog. Are u kidding? environmental issues. Why, am I too young to talk about this issue. BTW this is my assignment for my sustainable environmental topic. Haha, what a typical malay. But this may my startup as blogger. Assuming this not be the first and my last one.
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