Low-carbon fuel standard

10-year strategic outsourcing agreement with IBM which about US$ 1 billion is anticipated to be saved in the long run. It is interesting that the informatization in “the Cemex Way” is based on the high popularization of low-end computers in Cemex (搞笑), however, IBM has sold its low-end computers in 2004 and claimed to concentrate on high-end computers (微软收购IBM), which means Cemex has been changing its strategy to higher level in order to fit the latest market…

In its most elementary form, a solar photovoltaic (PV) cell converts solar energy (photons) into electricity (voltage). A solar PV cell is comprised of two doped layers of semiconductor material and generates low-level voltage (less than 1 V). A solar PV module refers to a series of solar PV cells connected together (to generate higher voltage) and laminated into a durable package. A solar panel is formed from the interconnection of several solar PV modules. Finally, a solar PV system is made…

“Presently, 10 percent of land area on Earth is covered with glacial ice, including glaciers, ice caps, and the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica.” (nsidc.org). But, that is changing fast in the modern world. As the temperature of Erath has gone up in the last century. “Averaged over all land and ocean surfaces, temperatures have warmed roughly 1.33°F (0.74ºC) …” (globalclimate.ucr.edu). This has led to many wondering what the possible outcomes for the future of the planet. This is…

cement as a primary binder and production of ordinary Portland cement causes 7% of the total greenhouse gases in to the earth’s atmosphere (Malhotra 2002) and production of the ordinary Portland cement produces carbon-di-oxide in mainly two ways , they are burning of fossil fuels and the other is calcination of lime stone into lime. Quarrying of the lime stone is also another environmental degradation. The production of 1 tonne of cement needs about 1.6 tonnes of raw materials and the…

[8] Ecomagination program targets society and business challenges such as depletion of known oil and gas reserves, lack of clean water availability, new demand on natural resources, infrastructure and access to energy in emerging and rapidly growing economies. Ecomagination puts into practice GE’s belief that financial and environmental performance can be integrated to accelerate profitable growth for the company as well as serve the society. Eric Ortman, Supply Chain Executive with GE Oil…

Replacing a gas powered mower with a push reel mower is the single most affective way to make lawn care environmentally positive. Benefits of Using a Push Reel Mower Using a push reel mower has many benefits, some of which are obvious. Using no fuels whatsoever is often the first thing people think of. This type of mower produces no fumes and chances for gasoline spills and oil leaks are nonexistent. Those two reasons alone make push reel mowers green. Some other benefits include: • Quieter…

spontaneous behavior of employees that violates the standard and regulation of the company which poses threats to the well-being of the entire company or to other…

next threat factor is the low bargaining power of buyers. When the demand for palm oil keeps on increasing, the price of the palm oil is being pre-determined because people can afford and are willing to offer better prices for the products. This will make other buyers losing their bargaining power to get a lower price. With some control over the price by the authority or supplier, should be able to attract the major buyers from European countries, China and India with a low bargaining power. …

Due to the major presence of fossil fuels and gas emissions released by vehicles and energy based facilities, shifting towards green buildings will reduce air pollution and promote the social and well being in the communities. Green spaces can help combat pollutants and respiratory issues that are occurring in poor communities, as well can help with the social well being and promote psychological health. Social programs implemented in parks and the green projects provided in facilities can…

Globalization: A World Lie Arais Farah Introduction The two biggest issues facing the world today are global warming and human rights violations. The theory and implementation of world globalization has a direct correlation with the heinous crimes not only against human beings but mother earth because globalization makes use of human capital and finite resources for the betterment of world powers and at the expense of poor, marginalized demographics as well as the world itself. To begin debating…