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51. Why Your Business Should Invest In Electric Vehicles
August 08, 2022
If you’re an established business, you may have been using your petrol or diesel-powered company car(s) for some time. Changing your company transport may not be the first thing on your mind as a business owner, but switching to electric vehicles can o?er your businesses substantial savings on fuel and maintenance costs, as well as delivering improved compliance with sustainable business and environmental health regulations. Here, we will explain the advantages of switching to electric vehicles for business, and how to make the most of your electric vehicles in your daily operations. ... (read more)
Author: Alex Belsey
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52. How to Teach Yourself Beekeeping
April 24, 2022
Are you interested in learning how to keep bees? You have come to the right place. Today, we explain beekeeping basics for beginners that can help you start and excel in this practice. Whether you want to keep bees as a hobby or start a business selling honey and other bee products, knowing how to keep these insects is crucial for achieving your goal.
Keeping bees is a relaxing and rewarding activity. It is becoming popular among garden owners. The delicious honey from these insects is enough motivation to keep them. However, they also offer other benefits that may make them a worthwhile ... (read more)
Author: Nevio Gardasanic
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53. A Guide To Solar Energy In Tasmania
March 10, 2022
With the rising costs of power and the fact that some Tasmanians live far from the power grid, the need for solar energy for Tasmanian residents is becoming more apparent.
Advancements in solar technology have made it easier to implement solar energy technologies for powering homes.
There are several ways you can use the sunlight to power your home in Tasmania. The easiest is with solar panels, but there are also other methods. Here's what you need to know about each solar energy method for powering homes in Tasmania.
What Solar Energy Won't Do
Before getting into the benef... (read more)
Author: Edmund Brunetti
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54. Greener Deliveries: The Future Of Courier Services In The Age Of The Environment
January 11, 2022
In the last decade, online shopping has become the norm as more and more people take advantage of next day delivery and international shipping options from the comfort of their own home.
Gone are the days where your parents had to scour the shops searching for the one Christmas present you really wanted. Nowadays, everything we could possibly want or need is just a finger click away. Products from other countries and cultures that before were only available if you went on holiday, are now being shipped all over the world.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever started s... (read more)
Author: Alex Belsey
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55. Climate Change and Rainwater Harvesting
January 11, 2022
Climate Change and Rainwater Harvesting Global Climate Change is the major issue facing our planet as a result of the increase in carbon dioxide due to the increase in use of fossil fuels to drive our sources of energy. As temperatures rise, the water cycle gets negatively affected. Experts tell us that for every 1°F increase in temperature, 4 % more water will evaporate. This means that over land and sea where there is water, more water will evaporate as the temperature rises while over desert-type areas, the temperature rises causing the area to become dryer and hotter. W... (read more)
Author: Adam Petford
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56. How To Improve Your Mood By Changing Your Surroundings
September 22, 2021
It is said that we are made of everything that surrounds us, and I believe these words to hold utmost importance and truth. Everything that is around you affects you in every possible way, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The same thing is explained in Chinese culture; the concept of Feng Shui explains that everything and everyone has their own energy and affects you in different ways, some things have great negative energy that reduces the positivity and happiness around you and takes your mental peace away. In the same way, the things and people who have more good power affect you in... (read more)
Author: Pushpa Srivastava
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57. Comparison of Precipitation Measurement Technologies - Rain Gauges
January 25, 2021
This resource delineates the different rainfall measurement technologies with each weather station model available from Columbia Weather Systems.
Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Technology: The tipping bucket gauge consists of a collector funnel with a knife edge that diverts water to a tipping bucket mechanism. The mechanism is so designed that one alternate tip of the bucket occurs for each 0.01 inch of rainfall accumulation. A magnet is attached to the tipping bucket, which, as the bucket tips, actuates a magnetic switch to signal the accumulation to the data logger.
Pros: Tipping buck... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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58. Comparison of Solar Radiation Sensors
January 05, 2021
Various solar radiation sensors are available with the modular Capricorn FLX Weather Station and/or with the Weather MicroServer for all weather station models. Additionally, the Magellan MX and Pulsar Weather Stations offer all-in-one sensor modules with integrated solar radiation measurement.
ISO classifications “secondary standard,” “first class,” and “second class” correspond to the World Meteorological Organization categories “High quality,” “Good quality,” and “Moderate quality.”
Silicone-based Pyranometer This sensor is calibrated to measure the shortwave radiation reaching t... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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59. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: Conclusion
December 10, 2020
Real-time, location-specific met data is imperative for safe and effective incident response. Weather monitoring assists in multiple areas such as risk management, prediction, safety, plume modeling, and reporting.
One final quote: "As fire service leaders, it is essential that we assure our personnel have the right information, and that it goes to all the right people at exactly the right time so everyone is empowered to make the right decisions," says Todd J. LeDuc in a Fire Engineering article.* He continues, "This goal becomes challenging given the wide breadth of available data …" ... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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60. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: BONUS #6 Drones
December 10, 2020
With their ability to improve situational awareness, DRONES are becoming increasingly valuable to incident response. Also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drones are used for package delivery such as defibrillators, search and rescue, and communications.
During Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath in 2017, drones were deployed to assess the extent of damage, presence of hazardous materials, and search for survivors. Last month, two teens stranded off the coast of Australia were rescued by a drone, which was able to launch a self-inflating raft into the water in under two minutes.
Fi... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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61. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #5 Incident Reporting
December 10, 2020
#5: Incident Reporting Accurate weather data leads to more accurate incident reporting, which can lead to better outcomes.
Successful management of emergency incidents increasingly depends on reliable on-scene data and communication technologies. For incident command, planning and personnel accountability can include weather monitoring technology with seamless inclusion of met data in incident reporting for documentation and analysis.
Weather data is one piece that leads to a fuller and more detailed big picture. Weather data is a component of several NFIRS modules. Incident reports... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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62. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #4
December 10, 2020
#4: Plume Modeling Fire departments are frequently tasked with responding when hazardous chemicals are accidentally released into the environment, especially in an inhabited area. Many crucial decisions such as approach, staging, and potential evacuation, rely on accurate, up-to-the minute local weather data. One key tool is toxic PLUME MODELING which combines information about the chemical release with meteorological data overlaid on a map.
Weather conditions greatly impact toxic cloud movement. Up to date meteorological data is imperative for monitoring cloud movement to ensure respond... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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63. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #3 Safety
December 10, 2020
Summer, winter, weather-related disasters. Professional weather monitoring improves the SAFETY of incident response with calculated parameters for perceived temperature and alarm notifications for extreme conditions and operational safety.
“One of the most overlooked elements that affect firefighting operations and the health of firefighters themselves is the weather conditions we operate in,” said Tom Warren, retired assistant chief, Providence RI, in a Fire Engineering article.1 Besides having a direct impact on firefighter health, weather impacts the severity of fires, increasing risk ... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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64. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station: #2 Predicting Fire Behavior
December 10, 2020
#2: Predicting Fire Behavior “The risk involved in fire suppression can be reduced if firefighters and fire managers pay attention and understand weather conditions that impact fire behavior,” states the Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, a training manual developed in conjunction with the National Interagency Fire Center. This principle applies to hazmat as well as urban and wildland-urban interface fire response. Weather monitoring is a cornerstone for predicting fire behavior. Government agencies partner with the National Weather Service to provide forecasts with local o... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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65. 5 Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station : #1 Risk Management
December 10, 2020
As we saw this past summer, hot, dry, and windy weather conditions are factors that directly affect fire risk and behavior. “Being aware of the weather conditions before, during, and after an incident is imperative,” quotes columnist Chuck Sallade in Firefighter Nation. Real-time, location-specific met data is imperative for safe and effective incident response. Weather monitoring assists in multiple areas such as risk management, prediction, safety, plume modeling, and reporting. Each heading unpacks how weather monitoring is useful in each of five areas of emergency response. ... (read more)
Author: Martha Khoury
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66. How To Pick Out The Best Battery For a Solar Panel System, Battery Bank, or Off-Grid System
November 15, 2020
Have you ever wondered how to pick out the best battery(s) for your solar panel system (or off-grid energy system)? Or have you wondered what makes one deep cycle battery better than another? If so, this article will answer these questions and give you specific things to check on before buying your new battery (to ensure you get the most bang for your buck)! When choosing a battery (or batteries) for your solar panel system, there are three categories of batteries that work best. So in this article, we will: Part 1) Quickly compare the three main types of solar batteries (lead-acid, ... (read more)
Author: Jason Ng
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67. Government organizes Workshop for ISO 50001 energy management
March 17, 2020
The non-sustainable power source assets are finishing very quickly and are on the precarious edge of consumption. As needs are, the expenses of the modest power generation sources, for example, coal, oil, and other petroleum derivatives are taking off high. So we can obviously see that all the associations, when all is said in done, need to work after overhauling their vitality management system as complete preservation of the vitality assets is the need of great importance. Right now, the overall population should likewise take a proactive position and change to the more reasonable and vitali... (read more)
Author: Anjali Devri
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68. What is the role of Information System in ISO 50001 Energy Management?
February 19, 2020
With the sole goal of making and advancing the awareness towards supportable advancement among all overall business network, the International Organization for Standardization had brought into impact the ISO certification 50001. Since its production on fifteenth June 2011, the ISO 50001 has dependably remained for a formalized ISO certification process for brilliance in systematic energy management systems (EnMS) and advancing energy effectiveness among associations everywhere throughout the globe.
• The ISO 50001 is a benchmark that underpins the associations with a structuralized plan ... (read more)
Author: Anjali Devri
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69. Best Mountain Trek in Nepal
February 17, 2020
So the majority of the mountain and adventure lovers might have the urge to watch the mountain on Earth and reach the base camp of this Everest is the tallest mountain on the planet. Although foundation camps are with another mountain in regions 27, Everest Base Camp Trek can be a great legendary tour is a favorite due to the base camp trek one of the trekkers. There are lots of individuals throughout the trip trekking and season.
The most important attraction that brings individuals is your base camp Trekker's key intent is to function as a step here. This Everest base camp trek's Qual... (read more)
Author: Anish Sah
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70. How to make your office more eco friendly?
January 15, 2020
We all know that the way we are leading our lifestyles without caring about our planet is ultimately going to lead our coming generation in serious trouble. However, our way of living has started taking a toll on our health as well. As a matter of fact, the corporate sector is most responsible for the damage to our planet. The offices and workplaces are the chief contributors toward air pollution and environmental degradation. It’s high time that we control ourselves and try to create holistic lifestyles. On the off chance that you are worn out on carrying on with an inefficient way of life ... (read more)
Author: Anjali Devri
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71. Indian Summer Lovin' - Tech Tips For a Warm Autumn
October 26, 2019
With Indian Summer temperatures rising, here are some tips to help you make sure your devices are ready to conquer these warm days of Fall like you are.
by Natalie Miller with Steve Burgess, 2019
Check Those Pockets!
Taking a dip in the pool, going for a paddle in a kayak, and jumping on a roller coaster are all great things to do this summer, but all too often such activities put your devices at risk. Make sure to remember to empty those pockets before the fun begins so you don’t have to get your pictures and contacts recovered, not to mention replacing your phone if it ends u... (read more)
Author: Steve Burgess
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72. Electronic Waste and Recycling - What Your Old Devices Can Say About You
October 26, 2019
Electronic Waste and Recycling - What Your Old Devices Can Say About You
by Natalie Miller, with Steve Burgess, 2019
With new models of phones and computers being released every year, wanting the latest and greatest is never a bad thing, but what about your old devices? The truth is that old devices can still hold all of the data you put on them or that they collected while they were alive. How you handle these devices after their useful lifetime matters not only for the environment, but also for your own security.
Turning off a device for a long period of time may seem like it... (read more)
Author: Steve Burgess
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73. Beauveria Bassiana Poducts Bed Bugs Control
October 15, 2019
Beauveria Bassiana fungus is a fungus that grows naturally in soils around the world. Acting as a parasite on various arthropod species, causing white muscardine disease; It widely used as a sprayed biological insecticide to control a great many pests such as bed bugs, termites, thrips, whiteflies, aphids, and different beetles. Once Beauveria Bassiana infects the host insects, the fungus grows fast inside of the insect’s body. Feeding on the nutrients present in the host’s body and producing toxins continuously. (read more)
Author: Darren Chan
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74. Would You Benefit from Going Off the Grid?
September 05, 2019
Most solar systems used both in residential homes and commercial businesses are tied to the power grid. Using solar power to replace some or maybe all of the traditional power supplied by the grid is a popular option throughout Australia. But off-grid solar power is an option for some homeowners that should be considered. Let’s take a look as some of the reasons homeowners may consider off grid solar systems in Tasmania for their power. Going off the grid can be a viable option for smaller households that use less electricity than a typical family. For new construction on property located fa... (read more)
Author: Edmund Brunetti
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75. Are There Alternatives to Allergy Shots?
August 13, 2019
Allergy shots are an effective treatment for allergies, but they present a significant barrier — needles. Around 10 percent of Americans have trypanophobia (phobia related to the fear of needles). It’s not that the other 90 percent of adults do not have reservations about receiving shots. Individuals who suffer from trypanophobia are unique in that they dread receiving medical due to their fear of getting a shot.
Symptoms related to this condition include:
Elevated heart rate in the hours or even days leading up to medical treatment Elevated blood pressure Anxiety Difficulty sleep... (read more)
Author: Aly Duty
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