33 results on '"*ENVIRONMENTAL policy"'
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2. Urban Air Conservation.
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Goldsmith, John R.
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ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,AIR quality ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection ,ENERGY development ,NUCLEAR power plants ,AIR conditioning ,NUCLEAR facilities ,WATER supply ,NUCLEAR energy - Abstract
The article focuses on the rational policy of air conservation which is urgently needed to apportion the limited air supply to the various users and to develop administrative machinery to apply such policies. The possibility of more widespread use of radioactive processes as a prime energy source raises a serious problem of air conservation, since in order to use nuclear power plants economically and safely. Air conditioning reflects man's ability to determine what a good air supply may be and to provide it in bounded volumes such as buildings. It is possible to think, plan, measure and act upon the existence of air sheds in somewhat the same way as learning to consider entire river basins as units in the planning and conservation of water resources.
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- 1961
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3. Case Study of R-1234yf Refrigerant: Implications for the Framework for Responsible Innovation.
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Wodzisz, Rafał
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REFRIGERANTS , *GLOBAL warming , *POLLUTION prevention , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *AIR conditioning - Abstract
Safety and care for the natural environment are two of the most important values that drive scientific enterprise in twentieth century. Researchers and innovators often develop new technologies aimed at pollution reduction, and therefore satisfy the strive for fulfilment of these values. This work is often incentivized by policy makers. According to EU directive 2006/40/EC on mobile air conditioning since 2013 all newly approved vehicles have to be filled with refrigerant with low global warming potential (GWP). Extensive and expensive research financed by leading car manufacturers led to invention of R-1234yf refrigerant with GWP < 1, which was huge improvement. For the proper understanding of this case it will be useful to refer it to the idea of responsible innovation (RI), which is now being developed and quickly attracts attention. I proceed in the following order. Firstly, I present the relevant properties of R-1234yf and discuss the controversy associated with its marketing. Secondly, I examine framework for responsible innovation. In greater detail I discuss the notions of care for future generations and collective responsibility. Thirdly, I apply the offered framework to the case study at hand. Finally, I draw some conclusions which go in two directions: one is to make some suggestions for improving the framework of RI, and the second is to identify missed opportunities for developing truly responsible refrigerant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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4. Performance impact of indoor environmental policy implementation for airside systems in Hong Kong Grade A offices.
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Wong, L. T., Mui, K. W., Cheung, C. T., Lee, E. W. M., and Lee, M. C.
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AIR conditioning ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,HUMIDITY ,ENERGY conservation in buildings - Abstract
Air-conditioned offices in the subtropics are recommended to operate within specified ranges of indoor temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, and carbon dioxide concentration for thermal energy conservation. As environmental discomfort leads to productivity loss, this study investigates the impact of an indoor environmental policy on Grade A offices served by different airside systems in terms of energy consumption, thermal comfort, and productivity loss. Occupant thermal response is specifically considered as an adaptive factor in the evaluation of energy consumption and productivity loss. Simple Monte Carlo sampling technique was applied to determine the input parameters referenced from literatures for simulation. The findings indicate that the reduction of clothing value improves thermal sensation and should be addressed in the environmental policy to ensure a thermally comfortable indoor environment.Practical application: This study is a useful reference source for evaluating indoor thermal environmental policies for air-conditioned offices in subtropical climates. Implication of clothing value in thermal sensation should be addressed in the environmental policy to ensure a thermally comfortable indoor environment of air-conditioned offices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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5. National Energy Savings Potential in HUD-Code Housing from Thermal Envelope and HVAC Equipment Improvements.
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Lucas, Robert, Fairey, Philip, Garcia, Robert, and Lubliner, Michael
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HEATING & ventilation industry , *AIR conditioning , *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering , *SUSTAINABLE development , *PUMPING machinery , *ENERGY shortages , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *POWER resources , *ENERGY economics - Abstract
More than 200,000 homes are factory built in the United States each year to the federally preemptive Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards, mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD-code). This paper analyzes national energy use and savings potential from improvements to thermal distribution system efficiency, thermal envelopes, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment over what is currently required by HUD-code. Estimated energy savings over current HUD-code are provided for four cases: National Fire Protection Association Standard 501-2005 (NFPA 2005), the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2006), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR® manufactured housing guidelines (EPA 2004), and Best Practice, based on the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership program home built in the Pacific Northwest (BAIHP 2005; NEEM 2004). Savings estimates are also provided from improved HVAC system efficiencies such as using ENERGY STAR heat pumps in lieu of electric furnaces and ENERGY STAR air conditioners. Energy use and associated savings are provided in terms of both energy cost and source energy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
6. HVAC Improvements in Manufactured Housing Crawlspace-Assisted Heat Pumps.
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Lubliner, Michael, Hadley, Adam, and Parker, Danny
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HEATING & ventilation industry , *AIR conditioning , *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering , *SUSTAINABLE development , *PUMPING machinery , *ENERGY shortages , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *ENERGY economics , *HEAT pumps - Abstract
Factory installation of crawlspace-assisted air-source heat pumps in manufactured homes avoids the need for an HVAC contractor to install the equipment on-site. The heat pump's outside coil is located in the back of the indoor unit. Air is drawn from a vented crawlspace over the coil and exhausted above the roof. The U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program Industrialized Housing Partnership has monitored these systems in energy-efficient manufactured homes in the Pacific Northwest. The researchers conducted HVAC "flip-flop" tests and presented results that compare the in-situ heat pump performance with electric resistance heating. They also evaluated the energy impacts of the defrost cycle and use of vented crawlspace air. This paper covers equipment installation, HVAC market distribution system barriers, and anecdotal maintenance and operation observations, along with recommendations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2007
7. Solar energy solutions for an environmentally sustainable world
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- 1992
8. Analysis of energy and carbon dioxide emission caused by power consumption.
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Sung, Wen-Pei, Tsai, Tzai-Tang, Wang, Hsien-Jung, and Wu, Ming-Ju
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ENERGY consumption , *CARBON dioxide , *EMISSION control , *VENTILATION , *AIR conditioning , *OFFICE buildings , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *ELECTRIC currents - Abstract
The main objective of this on-site study is to use a full-scale Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system installed in an office building in Taiwan for comparing the power consumption, energy-saving, and carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction of two different strategies for controlling the HVAC. These strategies are the Constant Volume (CV) system [Constant Air Volume+Constant-flow], and the Variable Volume (VV) system [Variable Air Volume +Variable-flow]. The on-site experimental results indicate that average power consumptions are 164 kW for the CV system, and 88 kW for the VV system; the average electric current drops from 469 A for the CV system to 258 A for the VV system. Approximately 46% of the average energy-saving can be achieved if the HVAC system is operated as a VV system. Additionally, the reduced quantity of accumulated CO2 emission varies from 67 to 3687 kg with 0.637 kg CO2 kwh−1 emission factor during the office hours of 08:30 (a.m.)-17:00 (p.m.). The results demonstrate that switching the operation of an office building HVAC system from CV to VV will significantly enhance energy-savings and CO2 reduction. This studywill offer useful information for evaluating an indoor environmental policy with respect to energy-savings and CO2 emission reduction for office HVACs used in subtropical regions. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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9. Critical Factors in Adopting Cooling Media for Central Air-Conditioning Systems in Hong Kong.
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Kwok Hung Chan
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AIR conditioning , *AIR purification , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *SUSTAINABILITY , *GLOBAL warming - Abstract
There has been a dilemma about whether to adopt water-cooled or air-cooled air-conditioning systems at various times for different developments in Hong Kong, strongly influenced by the local government. Fresh water has been a scarce resource as a cooling medium; however, in recent years, the local government has advocated water-cooled air-conditioning systems, using fresh water or sea water as a cooling medium in the condenser units. Although such water-cooled air-conditioning systems use less energy than air-cooled systems, they can be potentially harmful to the environment and end users if not adequately designed and maintained. There are obvious pros and cons to both systems. Moreover, sea water as a cooling medium has its limitations if one expects to achieve more sustainability, inevitably at a higher initial cost compared with other systems. In this research, detailed studies are carried out on water-cooled and air-cooled air-conditioning systems in buildings in Hong Kong, aiming to achieve more sustainable design while comparing the cost implications of adopting an appropriate system or converting an existing system. In addition, the government~s water supply policy, operation theory of water-cooled and air-cooled condenser units, environmental implications, difficulties in conversion and professionals' opinion are explored. Major stakeholders such as developers, facilities managers, engineers, surveyors and architects could benefit from this research into air-conditioning systems with respect to fulfilling further sustainability criteria and providing environmental protection at optimal costs. This research will be useful in sustainable green building design and also in reducing energy consumption and adverse environmental impacts such as global warming, air pollution and climate change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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10. The Crystal Palace, environmentally considered.
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Schoenefeldt, Henri
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GREENHOUSE plants ,HORTICULTURE ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,REFRIGERATION & refrigerating machinery ,AIR conditioning ,LANDSCAPE gardening - Abstract
The article focuses on the Crystal Palace designed by 19th century horticulturist Joseph Paxton in London, England. Paxton was one of the horticulturists who designed a unified system of environmental control, involving mechanical and passive technologies at the glasshouse in 1851. The idea of using all-glass structures and mechanical environmental systems was the scene that represented Paxton's wider socio-environmental aspirations. Despite Paxton's inability to utilize environmental possibility of the regulated glasshouse environment, but he was remembered for his cooling fully-glazed structures, prior to the advent of refrigeration and air-conditioning technology.
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- 2008
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11. Refrigerant retrofits: An overview
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Phillips, W [York International Corp., PA (United States)]
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- 1993
12. Thermoacoustic refrigeration
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Hofler, T [Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA (United States)]
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- 1992
13. CFC/HCFC roundtable V
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Miro, C
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- 1992
14. R-22 Conversions Increase as EPA Phaseout Tightens Supply: Replacement refrigerants must be carefully considered.
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RAJECKI, RON
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AIR conditioning equipment ,AIR conditioning ,REFRIGERANTS ,AIR conditioning & the environment ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
The article reports that conversions of residential air conditioning equipment that uses R-22 to a replacement refrigerant has increased following the R-22 phase out by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Topics discussed include things to consider when converting an R-22 system to any replacement refrigerant, information on the most commonly used replacement refrigerant R-407C, and the steps to take when changing out R-22 for R-407C.
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- 2017
15. Estimating CO2 Emission Reduction in Eco-Point Program for Green Home Appliances in Japan
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Miyako Enokibori, Yuki Inahata, Yoshikuni Yoshida, and Ryuji Matsuhashi
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Government ,Eco-point program ,business.industry ,Control (management) ,Questionnaire ,ComputerApplications_COMPUTERSINOTHERSYSTEMS ,Advertising ,Environmental economics ,Discount points ,Home appliance ,Purchasing ,Environmental policy ,Order (business) ,Air conditioning ,CO2 emission ,Greenhouse gas ,Economics ,General Earth and Planetary Sciences ,InformationSystems_MISCELLANEOUS ,Conjoint analysis ,business ,General Environmental Science - Abstract
Greenhouse gas emission from residential sector is difficult to control since emission regulation cannot be implemented to individual household. Government should induce each household to have energy saving lifestyle in order to abate increasing CO2 emissions from household activities. The program to promote the spread of green home appliances by utilizing eco-points has been conducted in Japan since May 2009. Those who have purchased eco-friendly home appliances can apply for the issuance of eco-points and the exchange of issued points for various goods. It is necessary to know consumer preferences for home appliances, so as to verify the effect of CO2 emission reduction of eco-point program. We statistically estimated consumer's utility functions for choosing refrigerators, televisions and air conditioners based on the sales data of them. The utility functions have explanatory valuables such as price, electricity cost, issued eco-points, etc. of individual home appliance. The utility functions enable the simulation of expected effect of CO2 emission reduction under the changing rate of eco-points. While the direct effect of eco-point program was evaluated in this way, we considered the indirect and negative effect on CO2 emissions that derive from the exchange of issued points for goods. Questionnaire survey was conducted for those who have been issued eco-points after purchasing home appliances. As a result, total CO2 emission reduction was estimated as 170 million ton per year by the purchase of green home appliances. In addition, the emission reduction can be expected to increase by approximately 2.4 percent under the revised eco-point program that issues eco-points only to the top 20 percent of efficient home appliances.
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- 2010
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16. Engaging Policy Makers.
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AIR conditioning , *HEATING , *REFRIGERATION & refrigerating machinery , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
The article offers news briefs related energy and environmental issues in the U.S. It states that the compliance deadline for new certification requirements specified for commercial heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning equipments has been extended by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). It mentions that the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) supports the Implementation of National Consensus Aplliance Agreements Act of 2011 (INCAAA).
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- 2011
17. What's New With Standard 62.1?
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Turpin, Joanna R.
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VENTILATION , *AIR conditioning , *AIR quality , *ENVIRONMENTAL engineering of buildings , *AIR quality standards , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
Focuses on the introduction of the 2004 version of ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in the U.S. Goal of the revision process; Modifications to the previous standard such as ventilation rate procedure and changes in wording concerning environmental tobacco smoke; Comparison of the revised standard with the previous.
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- 2004
18. CHARGING AHEAD.
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Gordon, Jacques
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REFRIGERANTS ,AIR conditioning ,AUTOMOBILES ,AUTOMOBILE industry ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,INDUSTRIAL surveys ,AIR conditioning equipment - Abstract
Discusses issues concerning air conditioning (A/C) refrigerants. Actions taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the automobile industry to stop the release of A/C refrigerants into the atmosphere; Information on the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1993, the 1989 Montreal Protocol and the 1997 Kyoto Protocol; Highlights of the annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide Members Field Survey; Safety issues involving R152a, the first commercially available A/C system; Features of the A/C technologies that are competing in the automobile market.
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- 2004
19. Managing Pollution for Poverty Reduction and Green Development
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World Bank Group
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RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ,CLEAN AIR ,WASTE ,CARBON FINANCE ,TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ,POLLUTION CONTROL ,APPROACH ,CONGESTION ,RAILWAYS ,ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ,BOTTLENECKS ,EMPLOYMENT ,INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION ,CARBON OFFSET ,INTERMEDIARIES ,TRANSPORTATION COSTS ,EMISSIONS ,RENEWABLE ENERGY ,RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS ,VEHICLE EMISSIONS ,WATER POLLUTION ,TRANSPORT SECTOR ,ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS ,RISK FACTORS ,SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT ,SOCIAL SERVICES ,WILLINGNESS TO PAY ,ABATEMENT ,PIPELINE ,HYDROPOWER ,WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ,BOILERS ,CLEANER TECHNOLOGY ,RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ,CLEANER PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ,PETROLEUM ,CARBON EMISSIONS ,OZONE ,GAS FLARING ,DRINKING WATER ,MOTOR VEHICLES ,OIL DEVELOPMENT ,ENVIRONMENTAL ,AIRPORTS ,COST SAVINGS ,ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ,THERMAL POWER ,ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS ,SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ,CARBON INTENSITY ,WASTEWATER TREATMENT ,CLIMATE CHANGE ,OIL SPILL ,COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS ,QUALITY WATER ,BIOMASS ,CARBON ,AUDITS ,ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ,CARBON MARKET ,CARBON CREDITS ,ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ,CLEANER FUEL ,ROADS ,CAPITAL PROJECTS ,AMBIENT CONDITIONS ,AIR ,BARRIERS TO ENTRY ,CLEAN-UP ,IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY ,GAS FLARING REDUCTION ,SUSTAINABLE GROWTH ,EFFECTIVE STRATEGY ,AIR POLLUTION ,INDUSTRIAL WATER ,HEALTH CARE ,SAFETY ,EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT ,PUBLIC HEALTH ,AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION ,PUBLIC TRANSPORT ,SOIL EROSION ,BIOMASS TECHNOLOGIES ,ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ,RECYCLING ,WASTEWATER ,MONITORING PROCEDURES ,SOLAR PANELS ,COGENERATION ,TRANSPORT INVESTMENT ,TAX REVENUES ,QUALITY OF LIFE ,STATIONARY SOURCES ,ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ,AIR QUALITY ,FINANCIAL SAVINGS ,WATER SUPPLY ,TRANSPORT ,LAWS ,TRANSPORTATION ,COASTAL AREAS ,PROCESS EFFICIENCY ,ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ,ENERGY EFFICIENCY INVESTMENTS ,ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION ,INLAND WATERWAYS ,TRANSPORT STRATEGY ,CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION ,DRAINAGE ,TAX ,AIR EMISSIONS ,INVESTMENTS IN ENERGY ,ECONOMIC GROWTH ,TRAVEL BEHAVIOR ,TRANSACTION COSTS ,DRIVERS ,POPULATION GROWTH ,AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION ,VEHICLE ,CONSTRUCTION ,INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT ,POLLUTION ABATEMENT ,POLLUTION PREVENTION ,OIL ,TRANSPORT MODES ,ELECTRIC POWER ,BALANCE ,SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE ,PETROLEUM GAS ,INTERVENTION ,RISK MANAGEMENT ,GREENHOUSE GAS ,WATER HEATING ,HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ,ENERGY SUPPLY ,AMBIENT AIR ,FISHING ,INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES ,POLLUTANT EMISSIONS ,FINANCIAL BURDEN ,ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ,POLLUTION ,SANITATION ,FINANCIAL INCENTIVES ,STREAMS ,DEBT ,PATENTS ,TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ,WASTE MANAGEMENT ,BROWNFIELDS ,MOBILITY ,PEDESTRIANS ,ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ,ENERGY STRATEGY ,AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ,HIGHWAYS ,MARKETING ,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ,ENVIRONMENTS ,GENERATION ,ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ,DEVELOPED COUNTRIES ,PRODUCTION PROCESS ,FLY ASH ,FUEL ,POWER SECTOR ,STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT ,COAL ,ECONOMIC INCENTIVES ,INVESTMENT IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY ,RAW MATERIALS ,EFFECTIVE USE ,ENVIRONMENTAL GOODS ,ENERGY CONSERVATION ,AIR CONDITIONING ,DRIVING ,TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES ,ECONOMIC IMPACT ,ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION ,LAND DEGRADATION ,DISASTERS ,ENERGY PRICES ,EMISSION REDUCTION ,LAND RESOURCES ,DISTRICT HEATING ,INDUSTRIAL SECTOR ,CLEAN ENERGY ,TRAFFIC ,TRANSPORT SERVICES ,SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ,ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ,COMMERCIAL BANKS ,URBAN AIR POLLUTION ,INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION ,ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS ,FORESTRY ,URBAN TRANSPORT ,ENERGY COSTS ,ENERGY EFFICIENCY ,AVAILABILITY ,POLLUTION REDUCTION ,SMART GROWTH ,WATER QUALITY ,WIND ,NATURAL RESOURCES ,CLEAN TRANSPORT ,AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION ,RENEWABLE RESOURCES ,WASTE DISPOSAL ,EMISSION - Abstract
The World Bank Group (WBG) has been active in public and private sector pollution management for the past several decades. The Bank has mainstreamed environmental health concerns into its rural and urban services through projects that improved the management of solid and hazardous waste and wastewater, and controlled pollution related to a large variety of sectors including transport, industry, energy, and mining, with each decade having its flagship issues and projects. The changing global context illustrated by the wave of global crises, the rising acknowledgement in different countries of the impacts of climate change and the necessity to address greenhouse gas mitigation, the challenges in reaching the Millennium Development Goals pertaining to environment and poverty, and the voices calling for new approaches through green new deal, green growth, and green development require that pollution management be addressed within a new context.
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- 2010
20. U.S., EU agree on fluorinated greenhouse gases.
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Burke, Maria
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AUTOMOBILES , *GREENHOUSE gases , *AIR quality standards , *ENVIRONMENTAL law , *AIR conditioning , *REFRIGERATION & refrigerating machinery , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
The article reports on the agreement between the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the European Commission and the California Air Resources Board to harmonize international inspection and testing standards for automobile air conditioning systems in the U.S. and European Union countries in 2006. The agreement is expected to result in the creation of global standards that will restrict leakages of the HFC-134a fluorinated greenhouse gas to 40 grams per year from automobiles sold after 2008.
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- 2006
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21. AIR-CON'S LAST GASP.
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Strong, David
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SUSTAINABLE development ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,AIR conditioning ,EVAPORATIVE cooling - Abstract
In this article the author discusses the 2009 Guide to Specification from the British Council for Offices, which addresses sustainability. He states that the 2009 guide has relaxed the internal temperature requirement for air-conditioned offices to 24° Celsius (C) from 22° C in 2005, which marks the possible end for air-conditioning systems. The guide will also lead to an increase in buildings using mixed-mode cooling approaches such as ground coupling and evaporative cooling.
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- 2009
22. View from the rooftop.
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Daw, Donald
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AIR conditioning ,EMISSION control ,EMISSIONS (Air pollution) ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
The article looks at the issue regarding the need of air-conditioning and the government's carbon neutral programme in Great Britain. Due to longer and hotter summer, the domestic sector sees air-conditioning as the only solution to live comfortably, but the government targets carbon neutrality to every home in terms of energy use by 2016. The author suggests using mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and explores its benefit, addressing the country's night-time bedroom temperatures.
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- 2008
23. A/C, the EC and Global Warming.
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Simanaitis, Dennis
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REFRIGERANTS , *AIR conditioning , *AUTOMOBILES , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *GLOBAL warming - Abstract
The article focuses on the European Community's plan to start phasing out automotive refrigerant R-134 in 2011 as part of its efforts to address global warming problems. The automotive sector could replace the R-134 with R-152a. It has lesser environmental impact but its pressure/temperature characteristics are similar to those of R-134.
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- 2007
24. New air-conditioning refrigerant will affect hotels.
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Crowell, Chris
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HEATING & ventilation industry -- Law & legislation ,REFRIGERATION & refrigerating machinery ,AIR conditioning ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,HOTELKEEPERS ,HOTEL management ,HOSPITALITY industry ,LAW - Abstract
The article focuses on the implication of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's R-410A, the new regulation in the heating and cooling industry, to hoteliers. Under the new standard, new PTAC (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning) and HVACs (heating, ventilation, air conditionings) will be established to work with the new refrigerant. It notes that the units at the hotel will have to be updated to a new, environmentally friendly refrigerant.
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- 2009
25. ASE updates refrigerant program.
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ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,ENVIRONMENTAL law ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection ,AIR conditioning - Abstract
The article highlights the updated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Program of National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the U.S. The author stated that the new program includes EPA's adoption of a new standard for refrigerant handling equipment. He added that ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling program is the only one to meet Section 609 requirements by the U.S. EPA for motor vehicle air conditioning service.
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- 2008
26. French Court Quashes Mercedes Ban.
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Schechner, Sam, Boston, William, and Pearson, David
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1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy , *AIR conditioning , *AUTOMOBILES - Abstract
The article discusses the end of France's ban on the use of automobile refrigerant R-134a, regarded as a greenhouse gas, in automobiles such as the Mercedes-Benz by German automotive corporation Daimler AG, with a focus on Europe's greenhouse emissions and environmental policies as of August 2013.
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- 2013
27. Environmental Practices for Biomedical Research Facilities
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Grupenhoff, John T.
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- 2000
28. Reagan acts to let industry heat up, but hopes it doesn't: President abolishes mandatory controls on thermostats, favoring voluntary effort
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Energy conservation ,Air conditioning ,Temperature control ,Presidents -- Environmental policy ,Business ,Business, general - Published
- 1981
29. Passive ventilation? Who's kidding who?
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Everitt, Neil
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HEATING & ventilation of school buildings ,AIR conditioning ,WORK environment ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
The author reflects on heat problems of Private Finance Initiative (PFI)-built Bradford schools which rely on natural and mechanical ventilation or passive ventilation. He argues that the laws of physics decree that passive ventilation alone does not work and can never replace air conditioning. An overview of the advances made in employment law and working conditions demanding reasonable temperature is offered. The author suggests a rational look at implementing certain environmental policies.
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- 2009
30. Honeywell claims first with 2011 refrigerant substitute.
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Griffiths, James
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REFRIGERANTS , *AIR conditioning , *AUTOMOBILES , *GREENHOUSE effect , *LEGAL compliance , *ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
The article reports on the patented developmental refrigerant from diversified technology and manufacturing firm Honeywell Inc. in Europe. According to the company, the novel refrigerant can be used in automotive air conditioning applications and complies with the forthcoming 2011 E.U. environmental standards for reducing global warming potential substances.
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- 2006
31. Trane Addresses FEBRAVA 2005.
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TRADE shows ,HEATING & ventilation industry ,AIR conditioning ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,GLOBAL warming ,OZONE-depleting substances - Abstract
Reports on the participation of Trane Co. Environmental Policy Council vice president and chairman James Wolf and the council's program director Jeff Moe at the FEBRAVA 2005 trade show in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Role of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry in meeting environmental priorities; Statement of Wolf regarding their application of customer-by-customer approach in consulting and designing the right HVAC system solution that balances application requirements and environment priorities; Discussion on ozone depletion, global warming and green house gases by Wolf and Moe during the seminar presentation.
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- 2005
32. Danfoss Replies To Global Warming Concerns.
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REFRIGERATION & refrigerating machinery & the environment ,GLOBAL warming ,CLIMATE change ,HEATING & ventilation industry ,AIR conditioning ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
Reports on the efforts of refrigeration equipment manufacturer Danfoss Group Global to abridge the linkage of the refrigeration industry to global warming or climatic changes. Aim of the company to work on solutions in refrigeration that do not contribute to global warming; Statement of Kjeld Staerk, senior vice president by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, on the dedication of the industry to develop technologies that meet environmental regulations; Research developments in environmentally friendly refrigeration.
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- 2005
33. A Close Look At An Energy Star Provider.
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Powell, Peter
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ENVIRONMENTAL engineering ,HEATING & ventilation industry ,ENVIRONMENTALISM ,REFRIGERATION & refrigerating machinery ,AIR conditioning ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy - Abstract
The article reports on the Energy Star program introduced by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a way to identify energy-efficient and environmentally acceptable products. Large unitary manufacturers used the program first in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning research industry. The scope of Energy Star has grown over the years. Today it includes partners such as service and product providers who can help identify, prioritize and implement quality products that will improve the total management.
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- 2005
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