Tag Archives: carbon emissions
Biodiesel Facts
Biodiesel is often touted as a green alternative to gasoline. I was curious how green it really is, so I did a little investigating. This article from the Union of Concerned Scientists (a pro-green site) provided some helpful information. At … Continue reading
Posted in SCAD Sustainability Council 2008-2010
Tagged air pollution, alternative fuels, biodiesel, carbon emissions, global warming, greenhouse gases
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What’s the Deal with Carbon Offsets?
Carbon offsets are payments made to companies that can more easily reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, thus allowing the buyer to continue producing the amount of emissions that are “offset.” Sometimes, this is more cost-effective than the buyer reducing their … Continue reading