Global Warming: Facts, Data and consequences

I have come across a very interesting slide show on global warming by by global-mindshift.org..
Good to note.

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Tracking purchases of CFLs nationwide

Aimed to  build awareness and increase usage of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs) private organizations ahve launched an  interactive tool (18seconds.org) to track purchases of CFLs nationwide.The states and cities are being ranked.The initiative is very effective one as any body can find out how much beneficial it is to switch over. Source:http://green.yahoo.com/

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Effect of CO2 on Surface Air Temperature

Effect of CO2 Doubling on Surface Air Temperature.gif, originally uploaded by redd br.
GFDL / NOAA has an interesting resource on the effect of carbon dioxide emissions in the change of surface air temperatute in a scale of -8–0–8 ,1 year and 10 year model. Source:http://www.gfdl.noaa.gov

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Household Chemicals and What to do in emergency?

Usage of products containing hazardous materials or chemicals is common in most of the households. Cleaning Products,Indoor Pesticides,Automotive Products, Workshop/ Painting Supplies, Lawn and Garden Products,Flammable Products, and Miscellaneous items are the different types.Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) has good resource on the procedures to follow in event of chemical emergency,even though the probability of occurrence is less, to [...]

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“Top Ten Hurricane Disasters” Ranked By FEMA Relief

In the list and Data by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hurricane Katrina (2005) is leading the list followed by Hurricane Georges (1998), Hurricane Ivan (2004), Hurricane Andrew (1992), Hurricane Charley (2004), Hurricane Frances (2004), Hurricane Jeanne (2004), Hurricane Hugo (1989), Hurricane Floyd(1999), Hurricane Fran(1996).Since 1989 there were ten disasters and four of them in last decade [...]

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