Is there any earth day festivities in Los Angeles?
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What color button up shirt would go good with a green tie?
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Who should design my green/eco friendly home 30 Ml west of Portland, OR?
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Tata’S New Eco Car Project
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Tata motors has again add up to the top notch headlines, when the Thailand Board of Investment gave green signal to the company’s proposal to make an eco car. The official of the Thailand Board of Investment said that the company is schedule to get its final nod in the proposed internal approval meeting that is going to take place April 2, 2008. Thailand Board of Investment is the Thai equivalent of the India’s Foreign Investment Promotion Board.
Tata Motors Ltd. are the India’s top vehicle maker, that have taken initiative along with the Thai Government to produce the cars that are fuel efficient and more economical. Tata Motors will be the world’s third global car maker to get approval of such a project after the Suzuki Motor Cooperation and SIAM Nissan Automobile, whose projects will going to start the commercial production in the year 2010.
Thailand Board of Investment issued a notification in June 2007 inviting proposals from the global car makers to manufacture the eco cars. Although it has set the minimum pollution standard of Euro IV, with emissions no more than 120 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. Also the car shold satisfy the passenger safety standards.
The entire world is waiting with the baited breadth for the launch of the eco cars. Thai government is looking forward to make country a prominent car producer that meet state of the art emissions and safety norms with stringent fuel economy of 20 km a liter. On the other hand the Thai government has offered tax breaks, duty exemptions, and the other relative incentives if the manufacturer invest a minimum of 5 billion bath and produce 100, 000 units by the fifth year of operations.
In the time when the energy requirements are on the rise, the success of the eco cars are in no doubt, that will meet the international standard and specification. Already the Tata have their presence in the commercial vehicle space of Thailand. But it is not clear that Tata will use Hybrid or any other alternate technology in the Thai eco car project. The eco car project is expected to receive corportate income tax exemption for the period of eight years and the permission to import machinery duty-free.
How to reduce water and go green?
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I can tell already there is going to be a drought situation in California for sure…I want to know how I can reduce water and go green? I really want to help my state any ideas?
btw: I’m already using buckets in the shower, I turn off the water when I brush my teeth, and I’m using left over water from anything to water my plants.
eco-friendly?
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I want to start an eco-friendly waterless car wash. What exactly does eco-friendly mean when dealing with cleaning products. Is silicone eco-friendly. Is there a list of chemicals that are eco-friendly? Also, if something is biodegradable does that mean it is friendly to the environment?
Eco-tours In The Orlando Area
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The theme parks of Orlando such as Disney World and Universal Studios will provide you with plenty of simulated adventures. But why stop with computer generated thrills, when you can experience nature directly in beautiful locations all around Orlando? If you would like to enrich your vacation in the Orlando area with an eco-tour or two, here are some of the possibilities that await you.
Kayaking tours on the lakes, swamps and marshes of central Florida will give you glimpses of magnificent birds and wildlife. If you are a “birder” then get ready to spot beautiful birds such as White Pelicans, Red Headed Woodpeckers, and Great Blue Heron. And if you keep your eyes open you can also see wild hogs, deer, black bears, raccoons and bobcats, all in their natural environments and not in a zoo.
The best locations for kayaking include the following:
1. Pelican Island, the USA’s first national wildlife refuge which was inaugurated in 1903
2. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is the home of the largest number of endangered plant and bird species of all US refuges.
3. Loxahatchee River Canoe Trail. Here you can paddle on Florida’s only federally designated natural wild and scenic river.
4. Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. This is a richly historical area which has been occupied by at least seven distinct Indian cultures dating back to 7000 BC, Spanish explorers, and civil war troops.
5. Cape Canaveral National Seashore. This has been called the most beautiful beach in the USA.
In addition to these there are some specialized kayaking tours that will get you connected with Central Florida’s wildlife and nature.
Manatee tours will enable you to see and even touch Florida’s most endangered species. This is a two hour 2 hour trip on the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge east of Titusville Florida. They guarantee Manatee sighting during the months April-October and this tour, which is graded as “easy” only costs $30 for a single kayak and $45 for a double.
If you are a bird lover than try a Birding tour, also at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. June and July are the best months for avid birders with many fledgling birds wandering the shore of a rookery island located just near the launch site of the tour. This is also an economical outing that costs around $25.
Do you fancy a tropical adventure? Then try a tour of the Silver River. This has been called one of the most beautiful rivers in Florida. Here you can paddle upstream before dark and enjoy a beautiful tropical experience and see what Old Florida was like. You can also see lots of wildlife.
Would you like to get a magnificent view of a Shuttle launch? Then try a kayak tour that will let you paddle out to a location that is just seven miles from the launching platform. You will get an unobstructed view of the launch as well as seeing some manatees and dolphins on the way to the viewing lagoon.
This is just a sample of some of the eco-tours that are possible in the Orlando area and central Florida. So the next time you plan an Orlando vacation, think beyond the theme parks and take advantage of the natural beauty of this popular tourist destination.
What are the answers to the Gaia Earth Day Quiz?
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If you have a Gaia account, anyone who has completed this quiz, do you know the 10 answers to the Gaia Earth Day Quiz? I did 9 out of 10, but I think the last one is wrong. Maybe if you could tell me the tenth answer? Thank you!
What are you planning on doing for Earth Day?
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Explain what you are planning to do to help the environment on Earth Day!
Shut up ninasimone001. You think you are funny but no ones laughing.
How do you wire a Ge fan motor that has 3 wires going to it? (White, Black, Green)?
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The white wire goes to an external capacitor that has a red wire going into the motor. The other two wires (black & green) go directly into the motor. Which wires are positive & negative?
