Stig Kristoffersen asked:


 

There are several factors you need to look into when it comes to how to stay positive in any working environment.

In order to work on your positive attitude in your work environment, you need to look into



the work environment, then you have to look into

self change perspective of things and finally

how you can influence your environment.



Below you will find some thoughts for these three areas, and some points to remember as you go along to create a positive work environment and be a positive element within it yourself.

 

 

1. Work Environment

You should beware of the 4 challenge areas in your working environment

 

A. Negative Work Environment

B. Other People’s Behavior

C. Changing Environment

D. Determinism Theory

 

A. Negative Work Environment

You probably have heard these comments in your everyday working environment.

Everyone fighting to get ahead

No one appreciates your contributions

Too much work . . . not enough help

Deadlines are unrealistic

Longer hours . . . additional work

Budget Constraints

Competition is eating us alive

You need to see through these comments and seek solutions to them in stead of seeking the problem itself and dwell with it.

 

B. Other People’s Behavior

There are several human types in your environment, and you will find every one of them in your environment. Just beware of them, listen to them, but try to solve the problem by being proactive and defuse these behaviors.

Complainers

Gossips

Whiners

Negatives

Backstabbers

Controllers

If you can manage these human types in your work environment, you are a long way to experience and get a more positive work environment.

 

 

 

C. Changing Environment

 

CHANGES does lots of things with you as and individual and you should be aware of these, such as;

 

Challenges our paradigms

Alters the way we think

Makes life more difficult for a while

Causes Stress

Is an ongoing fact of life

 

D. Determinism Theory

There are several statements that gives reason to the behavior amongst humans within your organization, as well as your own thinking. Just reflect over these  three types;

 

GENETIC:  My Grandparents did it to me. (Inherited traits)

PSYCHIC:  My Parents did it to me. (Upbringing)

ENVIRONMENTAL:  My Spouse, my Boss, the Company, the Economy, etc.. is doing this to me.  (Surroundings)

 

 

2. Self Change

 

First I would like you to dwell on Life’s Little Question

“Are some people just born positive thinkers  . . . or is it their CHOICE?”

 

 

You should take on the protective Armor against challenges which actually Comes from SELF CHANGE

 

Change 3 Things!

 

A. Attitude

B. Thinking

C. Behavior

 

A.Attitude

 

You have to ask yourself, How to Change Your Attitude?

Is it possible to change, or is the answer as you may hear lots, I can not change who I am, you have to accept me as I am. My answer to this is, it is possible to change, but Changes happen personally from the INSIDE OUT!

So . . . Accept Responsibility

I am responsible . . .

   . . . for who I am

   . . . for what I have

   . . . for what I do

 

Step #2  Take Control

Ownership

Values

Mission

Discipline

 

ALL THESE THINGS - FROM THE INSIDE . . . OUT!

 

How to Change Your Thinking

Changes come from observing logically in every situation

Observe Your Thinking

- Identify Your Negative Thoughts And Triggers

- Observe Your Negative Thoughts Objectively

 

Do not think like this;

I’m not going to be able to do this?

This will not help me!!

I’m unworthy

 

Manage Your Self-Talk

If you think you Can, or you think you Can’t…YOU’RE RIGHT! Henry Ford

 

- Focus on managing your Negative thoughts, not eliminating them

- Learn to argue with yourself

- Stop It!!

 

Think like this;

With some help this can be done

I will benefit from this experience

 

B. Behavior

 

How to Change Your Behavior

Changes take true assessment, determination & discipline

 

Choose Your Behavior

REACTIVE; Stimulus gives response

RESPONSIBLE; Stimulus gives my choice which again gives my response

 

Steps Toward Changing Behavior

1.  Unconscious Incompetence

2.  Conscience Incompetence

3.  Conscience Competence

4.  Unconscious Competence

Gives SUCCESSFUL BEHAVIOR

 

 

3. Influence Your Environment

 

Add POSITIVE Behavior

 

Replace the BAD HABITS!

•         Spread a SMILE around

•         Focus on the good of each day

•         Say “please” and “thank you”

•         Evaluate YOUR behavior

•         Never miss an opportunity to complement

 

More POSITIVE Contributions

 

Before you say anything to anyone, ask yourself three things

 

1.  Is it true?

2.  Is it harmful?

3.  Is it necessary?

 

Keep promises

Have a forgiving view of people

Keep an open mind with changes

See criticism as opportunity to improve

 

Remember to . . .

Watch your definitions - they become thoughts

Watch your thoughts - they become words

Watch your words - they become actions

Watch your actions - they become your destiny

 

The Choice is YOURS

 

With a Bad attitude you can never have a positive day

With a Positive attitude you can never have a bad day

 

Choose POSITIVE Living through your Thinking, Behavior  and Attitude

 



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Steve Evans asked:


s the study of life and comprises all levels from the molecular to the global. Biology is the study living organisms, their organization and their functions and biology is a large part of the way our environment evolved from simple organisms and is thus intimately part of our environment. Biology is a very broad field, covering the minute workings of chemical machines inside our cells, to broad scale concepts of ecosystems and global climate change. Biologists study subjects which range from intimate details of the human brain, the composition of our genes, and even the functioning of our reproductive system to the building blocks of the simplest organisms on earth which created our oxygen rich atmosphere capable of supporting higher life forms. Without biological processes you and I would not exist, nor the planet as we know it.

Biological systems in contrast to physical are vastly more complex, their function based on small numbers of units (atoms, molecules, cells) that are not at equilibrium. There are no biological laws of nature the way we find them in physics; the first and second law of thermodynamics, Heisenberg\’s uncertainty principle, Newton\’s law of gravity etc.

The supreme importance of the role of biology in environment can be seen if we consider biotechnology. Biotechnology, as Aldous Huxley foresaw in Brave New World (1932), can usher in as profound a revolution as industrialization did in the early 19th century. It will parallel vast other themes the expansion of artificial intelligence, the opening of the inner solar system to economic use, and much, much more.

Biologists tolerate a level of mystery in their work that would drive your average engineer or computer programmer crazy. Biologists can see that role of biology in environment has shaped our very nature and being. Just look at the human genome studies that have been done. The biologists have put together a complete rough draft of the human genome but they have little understanding of how those 40,000 or so genes work together and interact with our environment to make a human.

Biologists, geneticists, and doctors have had limited success in curing complex diseases such as cancer, HIV, and diabetes because traditional biology generally looks at only a few aspects of an organism at a time. Again, we would suggest that this is due to the role of biology in environment which is so complex that the unraveling of these interactions is only now beginning to be discovered.

Biological processes of course are consequences of physics and chemistry, which is why we require biology students to study the physical sciences. But organisms are also historical entities molded by their environment both physical and social, and that’s where the complexities arise.

Synthetic Biologists build artificial biological systems in an analogous way, using individual components such as single genes and enzymes for which the reactivity and the products formed are accurately known. Synthetic biology will catch up even faster when it appreciates role of biology in environment. Assembly of simple synthetic circuits using DNA fibers has been demonstrated.

Systems Biology is the application of mathematical/physical modeling to understanding the functions of biological processes. It describes a multi-component approach, combining theoretical modeling with real data about the interaction between genes and their products within the environment. Arising from this is the need to interpret large datasets of complex biological information. It seeks to integrate the knowledge derived from the study of individual components of cells to their performance as integral elements of cells, tissues and populations.

So, in summary we are suggesting that the role of biology in environment cannot be ignored at any level, nor could the reverse be true. Throughout evolution environment has influenced the development of biological systems which in their turn have fed back into the environment and changed the environment to the one in which we live today. The role of biology in environment is simply to have made the environment in which we all live our lives.

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Kevin Eikenberry asked:


For years there have been a variety of ways to freshen the air indoors. You can use a spray air freshener, open a door, light a candle, or in more recent years plug a device into the wall that freshens the air continually. Recently, I’ve also noticed a new type of air freshener called a diffuser.

A diffuser is a table-top device that consists of a bottle, aromatic oil, and some tubular reeds. The reeds are placed into the bottle filled with the oil, and the oil is slowly diffused into the air by the reeds through a wicking effect. This simple device provides ongoing scent into the air for a long time (weeks/months).

I’ve been thinking about these various air freshening tools and comparing them to the tools or approaches you might use to modify or influence a working environment or an organizational culture. A leader is responsible for creating a culture and, just like someone who wants to freshen a room, they must consider which tools to use.

Let’s look at the various room freshening tools and start to consider their corollaries for leaders creating a working environment.

- Opening the door. Opening a door is the least intrusive way to change air quality in a room, and assuming the air is better on the other side of the door, it will make a difference. This process will be slow and is risky – if the air on the other side of the door changes, you have little control over what happens in the room you are trying to adjust.

- The Diffuser. The diffuser is consistently, continually influencing the air quality. Once it is in place, and assuming the oil has a favorable scent, it will continue to have a positive impact on the environment. This impact won’t be immediate or strong, but will provide an underlying, pleasant smell in the room – one that is almost not noticed unless it is needed to counteract an offensive odor.

- The Candle. Like a diffuser, a candle will impact the scent of a room in a subtle way. It will provide that effect as long as it is active – and only when fueled by an external source (the flame). Note too that to begin to work, specific action must be taken, the wick must be lit; when it isn’t lit, there is no real effect on air quality.

- A Plug-in. In more recent years the plug-in air freshener has become popular. It provides a similar effect as the diffuser, but again requires external power to create an impact.

- A Scented Spray. A scented spray can create a nice smell in a room. It is usually used to cover up another smell, and, while pleasant smelling, it can be a bit harsh (especially if your nose passes through a recent spray). It is by nature, temporary.

- An Anti-bacterial spray. These room fresheners are typically used when there is a real problem. If you walk into a room soon after these have been sprayed, the room will smell OK, but it will be very obvious that something has changed. These sprays will provide the most immediate change, but also may have the shortest-term impact. These sprays will not solve a long-term problem without constant re-spraying with harsh smells!

What Does it All Mean?

Is any one of these tools the perfect answer to room freshening? Not at all. In much the same way, leaders must use a variety of approaches to mold, manage and influence the culture and working environment they want to create. While I believe there are many lessons and corollaries between these two ideas, let me share three important ones:

- You are responsible. There will always be air in a room and there will always be an organizational culture – both are natural occurrences. Anyone can take responsibility for freshening the air or even better for impacting the environment in a positive way. And if no one does, it might get pretty stagnant and smelly.

- Use the right tool at the right time. There is a time for all of the air fresheners above – each has a place. At the same time there are some that will work better longer and serve as a preventative for challenges and changes. When people consider using those, they will need to intervene with the harsher, immediate impact tools less frequently.

- Consider the diffuser. The diffuser manages the environment through initial conscious action – selecting the oil to be used. When leaders select the right oil to create the right environment, they create a pleasing working environment that leads to higher level of productivity, satisfaction, results and more.

The longer I thought about this article the more rich the connections and metaphor became for me. I have shared some of my thoughts with you. I invite you to consider this metaphor for yourself and consider what lessons you can take from it to become a more effective leader and influencer of the work environment around you.

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Potential Pointer: As a leader there are a variety of ways you can create and influence the working environment. Make your choices with care, always considering the wisdom and effectiveness of the diffuser.



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Robert Holland asked:


Would you like to change your vehicle oil only once a year or 25,000 miles whichever comes first, better protect your engine, save substantial money, get up to 8% better gas mileage, and help the environment by reducing waste oil by a factor of eight. All this can be done by a simple switch to the best synthetic oils and filters available today while enhancing your engine’s performance and protection.

Let’s first look at the economics of the oil change business. In some cases the auto repair and quick lube businesses use the oil change as a lost leader to be able to sell you the higher margin products they carry, such as; fan belts, air filters, PVC valves, windshield wipers, fuel filters, transmission oil changes, etc. They want you to come back every 3,000 miles to give your contributions to their cash flow. They take advantage of women, in particular, by selling them items that they could probably do without. The following will give you an idea of the direct savings by using premium synthetic oils. Conventional petroleum based oil with a 3,000-mile drain interval for 25,000 miles per year will cost you $148.00 (8 changes per year). Premium Synthetic Oil with a 25,000 mile drain interval (1 change per year) will cost you only $51.55.

Right away your saving, $96.45 per year on your oil change, 7 trips to the quick lube (your time and inconvenience), improved gas mileage, and reduced vehicle maintenance. 25000milemotoroil.com has further information on the synthetic oil products.

Most people do not want to change because they have been thoroughly indoctrinated to the 3,000-mile oil change interval. Let’s change this falsehood because it is not good for our pocketbooks, the environment, or our dependence on foreign oil. The lubricating oil consumption in the US is estimated to be approximately 2.7 billion gallons by 2008. If everyone used premium synthetic oil, the US could save 2.315 billion gallons or 42 million 55 gallon drums of lubricating oil per year. If the 42 million drums were stacked end to end they would go for 23,863 miles or almost completely around the earth.

There is still another used and proven technology available to us today where we can eliminate oil changes altogether. This technology is the By-Pass Oil Filtration System that can be installed in all vehicles. This system uses two filters, a full flow filter and a by-pass filter. These are high quality nano-fiber filters that can eliminate particles below one micron in diameter and water from your engine’s oil. Standard filters only remove particles down to 25 microns in size, but studies have shown that over 60% of all engine wear is caused by particles in the 5 to 20 micron range. This system is set up so the full flow filter provides the unrestricted flow that the engines needs, while 10% of the flow goes through the by-pass filter that removes the fine particles down to the one micron range. The oil capacity of the engine flows through the by-pass filter every five minutes while driving at approximately 45 miles per hour. Your engine oil is thoroughly and continuously cleaned every five minutes. A Mack truck with an E7-400 engine was driven over 400,000 miles without an oil change (only the oil filters were changed every 25,000 to 60,000 miles), the engine was torn down for inspection, and the engine wear was moderate and equivalent to the wear of an engine that had it’s oil changed every 15,000 miles with conventional oil. This is some testimony to the performance of premium synthetic oil.

The environmental impact of reducing our country’s lubricating oil consumption by 2.315 billion gallons is beyond our imagination and this environmental abatement can begin today if every one becomes aware of their ability to contribute by using premium synthetic oil and filtration products. The EPA estimates that 200,000,000 gallons of used oil are not disposed of properly each year. The cost of reclaiming and processing used oil is significant and affects all of us by higher prices and increased taxes. One gallon of improperly disposed of oil can render one million gallons of fresh water undrinkable.

The United States accounts for 26% of the world’s consumption of lubricating oils. The economic growth in China and other parts of the world will spike the requirement for lubricating oils which will greatly contribute to the contamination of the earth’s environment unless we make strides in using the most effective and efficient ways to keep our wheels in motion.

The United States uses an average of 385,000,000 gallons of gasoline each day. This amounts to 140,525,000,000 gallons of gasoline per year. If we can increase our gas mileage 4% by using premium synthetic oils we can save 5,621,000,000 gallons of gasoline a year. These are steps we can take now before we need to take bigger steps, such as going to a hydrogen infrastructure. Even with hydrogen replacing the gasoline, we will still need the lubricating oils to keep all the parts of our cars, trucks and equipment in motion without abrasion.

We can also do a better job of recycling our used oil. Do you know where our used oil goes now? Look at the following data.

40% is dumped on the ground or poured down the sewer.

21% is disposed of in our trash and goes to the landfills.

19% is reused for other purposes.

14% is recycled.

6% is burned.

With only 14% of our waste oil being recycled, there is a big opportunity to do more. It’s a total neglect to have 61% of our used and contaminated oil seeping back into our water ways and aquifers. You can help by using premium synthetic lubricating oils and having them properly disposed of when they are replenished. Reducing your oil consumption by a factor of 8 times is a tremendous help to the environment, your vehicle, and your wallet.



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Carson Danfield asked:


The environment that you live and work in will have a considerable affect on the condition of your skin and other aspects of your health that will determine how well you will age.

Living in a harsh environment will place additional stress on your skin and as the sun and the weather causes damage it also tends to age a person faster than someone who is protected from the elements.

Living in a sunny climate might feel good but it can also be very aging with the damage that the sun can do to the skin. There is all the more reason to remain hydrated at all times and use sun screens and moisturizers to protect the skin against aging.

Eating foods that are high in antioxidants will help to maintain good skin condition and also to elevate all others aspects of your health so you are not only looking as best as possible but you will be feeling more energized, fit and youthful at the same time.

You will need to learn how to manage your environment if you expect to stay young and usually the same basic principles of good health management apply although they will need to be adapted for your needs.

People who live in colder climates and spend more time indoors will usually have smoother, softer skin but on the other hand those people who live in more temperate climates will tend to get outdoors more and exercise more often even if it is only walking in the park.

So the extra exercise will improve their health and help them to stay young but the damage that they can get from the sun can have a negative affect on their aging.

There are pros and cons for most environments but at the end of the day the person who looks youngest will be the one that manages the environment the best and takes care of their main image of youth - the skin.



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Susan L Reid asked:


What kind of environment is the right environment for your business success? Are you someone who likes to work in a relaxed, calm, quiet environment, or someone who likes a more interactive, invigorating, exciting environment?

There is probably a range of environments you can put up with and get by in. But, have you ever thought about what kind of environment is optimal if you want to create success? Most of us haven’t thought about how our environment affects our business success. Instead, we’ve learned to adapt to less-than-favorable conditions, blaming our sagging energy, increased body aches, and decreased productivity on other factors.

The Effects of a Negative Environment

Psychologists and industrial engineers have long reported that a negative work environment adversely affects our health, sleep habits, interactions with people, *** life, tolerance levels, ability to cope, and ability to process new information.

The longer we are exposed to a negative environment, the more our productivity and success decrease. It also takes its toll on our psychological, emotional, and physiological well-being.

The problem is that researchers have not been able to come up with a single work environment that is best for everyone. Human beings are such a complex, multifaceted group. It is impossible to take into account everyone’s changing needs to create a work environment that is ideal for every individual.

Whether you work from the comfort of your home as a solo preneur or go to work in an office building, it’s up to you to create the perfect environment for your business success. If not, you will find yourself gulping for air.

Are You Gulping For Air?

I have a small pond in my back yard. It’s a modest pond, home to five gold fish, two shubunkins, and two koi, Jack and Casper. It’s a peaceful little pond where birds and deer come to drink and neighborhood cats come with high hopes. There are benches nearby for quiet reflection, and the beauty of nature surrounds.

Not too long ago, the pond wasn’t so peaceful. We were in the middle of a heat wave when I went out to feed my fish. Much to my surprise and alarm, all the fish were at the surface of the pond bunched together and gulping for air. I could see they were in distress, though I didn’t know why. Until . . . I dipped my hand into the pond and felt the temperature of the water. It was very warm.

I immediately flew into action and began pumping warm water out of the top of the pond while simultaneously adding cold water to it. Within a couple of hours the water temperature had stabilized and my fish were back to swimming tranquilly around the pond.

When you are working in an environment that is detrimental to you, you soon end up like my fish on that hot day. You end up gulping for air. Gulping for air leaves us exhausted, depleted, and in desperate need of relief. We’ve all had times when we have felt as if we were just barely making it, scarcely holding it all together, and stressed beyond our limit.

Are you gulping for air? Here are some ways to know.

Top 10 Ways to Tell If You Are Gulping For Air

1. You’re too busy for your family and friends.

2. You do a lot of explaining about why you are so busy.

3. You find yourself just trying to keep your head above water.

4. You’re feeling unheard, misunderstood, and devalued.

5. You’re feeling overwhelmed.

6. You’re caught up in the drama of your business.

7. You’re still at work in your head after you’ve physically left your office.

8. You’re making do by making excuses.

9. You’re not sleeping, exercising, or eating to your benefit.

10. You’re emotionally maxed out.

What do you do if you find yourself gulping for air?

3 Steps to Creating Your Ideal Environment

1. The first thing to do is acknowledge where you are.

2. The second is to create some space to move around. Whether that be actual physical space (like taking a walk) or psychological and emotional space (such as meditating, journaling, or reading a book for pleasure), it’s important to create space.

3. Next, go within and ask, “What environment is in my highest good and greatest well-being right now?” This one question will open up even more space for you to begin creating the perfect environment for your personality, needs and goals.

You will know what that right environment is because in it you will feel expansive, open, allowing, and inviting. You will feel as if you have plenty of room to explore, maneuver, and swim around. You will have time for family, friends, and for yourself. You will thrive, flourish, and prosper.

Why merely put up with or get by in your environment? Instead, stop gulping air and focus on creating just the right environment for your business success.



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Michelle Janosi asked:


all decided to drive green today, our environment would definitely benefit. How can you contribute to helping our environment you might ask? Here you’ll find 5 tips to get you driving to a greener planet.

1. This definitely tops the list to going green when it comes to driving, stop driving! Some of us don’t have that option so what you can do is drive slower instead. A large amount of cars perform better when driving at 55 mph on the highway. You’ll save the environment and save gas at the same time.

2. A tire’s roll resistance alone uses 20% of your fuel consumption. To drive smart and save gas at the same time, buy quality, top of the line tires. It may cost you more out of pocket but they will perform better and save you more in the long run.

3. Lighten the weight in your car. You can start by taking out anything you don’t need in your trunk. If you don’t need it, get rid of it. You’ll be driving smart and saving green with a light load and you save gas too!

4. Turn off the engine if you’re idling for long periods of time. You burn the same amount when you restart your engine as you do idling for 1 minute. If you think you’ll be idle in traffic for longer than a minute, turn off your engine. You’ll save gas and money.

5. Don’t be a rough driver. Quick acceleration and hard braking will consume more gas than if you did not. This kind of driving also puts more wear and tear on your car. This will cost you more and hurt the environment.

Take advantage of the easy ways to saving the earth and helping the environment by purchasing a hybrid vehicle, if you can afford to. You know you save green by claiming your hybrid purchase on your tax returns. You also have a car that will help our environment and save you some green on gasoline. You can drive your new stylish hybrid vehicle around knowing you’re doing the earth a favor by emitting less emissions which doesn’t add to global warming. You also can stop less at the gas pump.

Driving smart is really just common sense. If you really need to drive, then drive smart and save green. If you have the option to walk, ride a bicycle, or take a bus, do so. You’ll be helping the earth even more.

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Roger Munns asked:


Tenerife is just one of the seven Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, yet it is making a huge impact on the environment. Tenerife has a commitment to the private and public sector to go green and do whatever they can to protect the environment of the island.

Tenerife and Tourism

The island of Tenerife is completely dependent on tourism. Tenerife has been a favorite destination for UK visitors for some time. Known as a Paradise Island, Tenerife is sunny year-round, which makes it the perfect destination for relaxing in the sun anytime of the year. Their goal is to keep it that way.

Going green and protecting the environment is one way that Tenerife can protect its status as a hot holiday spot. The island is vulnerable because it is so dependent on tourism. Changing climates could easily put them out of business and entirely change the nature of the island. Rising temperature alone could make relaxing on the beach an unbearable past-time.

Traveling to and around Tenerife

A ferry boat is available to take holidaymakers to the island of Tenerife from the mainland. The ferry goes to either Santa Cruz de Tenerife or Los Cristanos. Nearly half a million visitors come to the island of Tenerife via cruise ships. Of course, flights to Tenerife are also still available.

The main method of transportation on the island of Tenerife is buses. An elaborate fleet of newer buses provide transportation for one location to another on the island. There are some cars on the island that are available. There are also plans for a light rail network to connect the capital with the south side of the island. The idea is to reduce the amount of carbon emissions in the air caused by ground travel.

Tenerife Goes Green

Tenerife is doing a lot to protect its beautiful and natural environment. They’ve made a commitment to individuals and companies to go beyond the basics and protect the environment of the island with aggressive tactics.

Some of the things they are currently doing:

* The island uses water purification and its natural reserves from underground.

* They use recycling as a means to cut back on using natural resources.

* They use desalination.

* They are cutting back on carbon emissions.

* They use an elaborate bus network to minimize traffic on the island.

* It is home to tropical pilot whales, which is a huge attraction for holiday-makers. They protect their habitat.

* Half of the island is listed as either a national park or nature reserves.

* The island has been using renewable energy since the plan was devised back in 1990.

In addition to protecting the island’s natural surroundings, Tenerife is dedicated to preserving its heritage and culture.

Tenerife as a Role Model for Protecting the Environment

While we all have seen some of the effects of global warming, Tenerife has taken action to protect the environment and retain the beauty and reputation of the island. The steps they’ve taken to reduce emissions and balance carbon in the air is admirable. Their actions serve as a role model for how the world needs to react to her changing environment.



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Ariston P Awitan,M.D. asked:


With our economic down turn condition of our country these days, everybody wants to save money including truck and car drivers .It was just few months ago that the price oif gasoline was high. The price has come don some during the past few months, but I believe this reduction in price is only short-lived. We are still dependent on the foreign oil tor our fuel needs.

One particular issue today is the concern of pollution of the environment.The toxic emissions thast come our from the tail pipes of trucs and cars are a big factor in the environment pollution. So how can we car driviers and truck drivers help?

There several ways to help protect the environment and save money while driving your car or truck. These ways are discussed in this article including pointers in selecting fuel additive products.

It has been estimated by experts that emissions from cars and trucks are responsible for 30 percent of the pollution of planet Earth. So you can say that it is a civic duty of everyone to help protect the environment.

There are several attempts by people concerned about cleaning the environment. Some car manufacturers are starting to develop electric cars to try to solve the pollution problem.

Some companies are trying to promote their respective fuel additive products. Some are good, some are not proven by testing agencies. Some credible testing agencies have tested and recommended a fuel additive product.

What I want to discuss in this article pertains to a car or truck driver, how he can help reduce the toxic emissions that comes out from the tail pipe of his car or truck. There are several ways that a car or truck driver can do to help reduce emissions.

1. Properly Inflated Tires. This can improve gas mileage by up to 3 percent. Consider this: if you drive15,000 miles a year and get 25 miles per gallon. A 3 percent improvement will save about 17.5 gallons of gasoline, which at $4.00 a gallon is $70.00. Of course the gain means less oil consumed and fewer greenhouse gas emitted.

2. Tune Up. It is known that tune up can improve mileage by 4 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy

3. Replacing.Clogged Air Filter. This can raise fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent.

4. Driving 65 miles per hour instead of 75 mph..can improve fuel economy by up to 15 percent

5. The Use of Fuel Additive. There are fuel additives available today that has been proven to decrease emissions from 30 to 50 percent and to increase mileage 10 to 20 percent. These products can save you from 10 to 20% from your fuel bill.

6. In selecting a fuel additive, be sure that is is marketed by a company with good credibility and the products has been proven by reliable testing agencies.

The solution of the pollution problem does not only concern us today. It also concerns our children and our children’s children. The air we breath when it is polluted is a source of those so-called free-radicals that are bad for our health because they destroy the cells of our bodies.This

is the theory of some researchers and some studies are still trying to prove that these free radicals cause cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, and even cancer in our bodies.

So it is everyone’s civic duty to help clean the environment and anything that we can do to reduce or eliminate tail pipe toxic emissions is a welcomed effort.



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Gordon Brown asked:


There’s no question that our planet is warming up. Average global temperatures have risen around the world in the last 100 years, especially in the past 20 years. There are many theories out there when looking for answers to this, but only two are obvious. One of those theories is the idea that the Earth naturally goes through temperature cycles during the course of its existence. Another idea is that we as humans are introducing untold amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and this is causing the planet to heat up.

Regardless of how and why Earth is warming up, it’s happening, won’t stop anytime soon, and may be dangerous in the long run. Maybe it’s human activity or maybe it’s not, nobody will be able to tell us what the exact cause is. However, what we do know is the human population most certainly contributes to the warming of the planet. The good part is we have the power to slow it down and cut our carbon dioxide output down drastically.

There are many things you can do to help our environment and cut down on your carbon footprint, all of which are reductions of energy usage at home and on the road. First and foremost, replace all the light bulbs in all your residencies to the energy-efficient bulbs. This is huge and will save you hundreds of dollars a year on your power bill, thus promoting a cleaner environment. You can also replace your old appliances with newer, energy-efficient models. The same goes for your air conditioner. These are the top 3 ways to cut your power costs at home.

There’s now a 4th and big way to reduce your carbon footprint and power bill, that is, solar panels and wind turbines you can build yourself. You can find guides and manuals online that teach you about everything you need to know. The best part about this is how simple and easy it is to construct a green energy power system in your home. Not many people know about this, but it’s a serious money saver when comparing DIY green energy to professional installations. They cost tens and tens of thousands of dollars. If you’re interested in such projects there’s a popular new site on the internet that will feed you all the information you need.

Finally, and the most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint is to avoid driving your vehicle! Walk, jog, roller blade, or bike everywhere and anywhere you can. Get that blood pumping and the savings of fuel and energy mount up incredibly fast. If you can apply multiple techniques described here, I guarantee your energy costs will drop drastically.

Regardless of what’s causing global warming, we should all be striving to do our part and cut down our carbon footprints. Whether it’s turning the TV off at night or riding your bike to school, the Earth and the people inhabiting it will thank you.



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