Classification of renewable energies by C. Martz, ENSAIS engineer The aim of this file of several pages is to provide an overview of the so-called renewable energies technologies with, for each one, their advantages, their disadvantages and their limits. We will also attempt a delicate critique of current energy policies. But let's start with a little definition. […]
Month: August 2006
Improved member system.
Following numerous “complaint” emails (some of which were aggressive… although the system is free…), we have improved the registration system as a “member” of the site. Thus, you will now receive your login / password when you register. However, you will always be reminded later on the Newsletters.
Download: Storage and Trapping of CO2
Carbon Dioxide Storage: Summary for Policymakers and Technical Summary. By the IPCC The special report prepared by IPCC Working Group III addresses carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) as a means of mitigating climate change. It comprises nine chapters concerning […]
Domestic toxicity and indoor pollution, possible alternatives
Domestic toxicity and indoor pollution, the possible alternatives Synthetic chemicals are present everywhere in our daily life. We can find them useful, beneficial for our health, notably improving our daily life. However, we now know that many of them have dangerous properties and that the safety of many has never been properly assessed […]
cosmetic toxicity: report Cosmetox
Keywords: cosmetics, cosmetics, pollution, chemicals, health, impact, classification. Low biodegradability (persistence), ability to accumulate in living tissue (bio-accumulation), these are their common characteristics of chemicals contained in everyday cosmetic products. Most are the subject of controversy over their potential impacts on human health. This practical guide […]
domestic toxicity: Cosmetox guide
Cosmetox Guide: health risks of cosmetic products Keywords: cosmetics, cosmetics, pollution, chemicals, health, impact, classification. Low biodegradability (persistence), ability to accumulate in living tissues (bio-accumulation), these are their common characteristics of chemicals contained in everyday cosmetic products. Most are subject to controversy as to their potential impacts […]
domestic toxicity: Indicators
Keywords: toxic, products, product, house, report. Hazardous substances in house dust: indicators of chemical exposure in the domestic environment. By GreenPeace. Related downloads: Domestic toxicity: cosmetox guide Domestic toxicity: cosmetox report Domestic toxicity and indoor pollution: indicators Domestic toxicity: possible substitutes Download the file […]
Download: Food and Environment
“Our house is on fire and we are looking elsewhere (…) the French must change their way of life” (Extract from Jacques Chirac's speech in September 2002 at the second Earth Summit in Johannesburg). Doesn't the current environmental crisis worry you? Climatic disturbances and the greenhouse effect, air and water pollution, tides […]
Price of the barrel of oil: it goes up!
On the London market, the price of a barrel reached US $ 78,64. It beats its previous record set on July 17 at US $ 78,18. This new outbreak can be explained in particular by the closure of the largest oil field by BP in the United States in Alaska. The sites in Alaska were closed after the discovery of a […]
LED bulbs 220V: pay attention to real consumption!
220 / 240V LED bulbs have recently appeared on the market. So many people have bought and continue to buy these bulbs; out of curiosity but above all by thinking of saving electricity and / or helping the environment. Only here… the consumptions announced by the sellers and by the packaging have nothing to […]