Sentences with phrase «use of additional energy»

However, air pollutant reduction measures do not always reduce GHG emissions, as many require the use of additional energy (STAPPA / ALAPCO, 1999).

Food that has started cooking is placed in the Wonderbag and the insulating properties allow food that has been brought to the boil to finish cooking without the use of additional energy and so significantly reduces carbon emissions.

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With ET3, there is no air in the way of the vehicle, it is like space travel conditions and so it coasts for the entire trip, using no additional energy.»

Other environmental policies include promoting smarter energy use through the ecoEnergy Initiative; a Chemical Management Plan to regulate chemicals harmful to human health and the environment; $ 1.5 billion over seven years for the production of renewable fuels; a commitment to ensure that 90 percent of Canadian electricity needs are generated through non-emitting sources by 2020; and additional government funding to acquire and preserve ecologically sensitive lands.

In environmental policy, the Party promises stronger greenhouse gas emission regulations and enforcement in the oil - patch; a water management plan to ensure that current and future needs are balanced; a moratorium on additional resource development on lakeshores and lake beds; a Green Energy Plan to support green energy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats in the vicinity of cEnergy Plan to support green energy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats in the vicinity of cenergy projects and move the province away from coalpower; and a land - use framework that curbs urban sprawl and safeguards farmland and habitats in the vicinity of cities.

80 keV (125 times less than permitted) With additional safety aspects we furthermore guarantee the absolutely safe use of our X-ray systems in the inspection of products in the food sector: - We only use low - energy, soft X-rays - X-ray voltage and current are individually adapted for every product - The X-ray tube is hermetically shielded - All the radiation protection covers are monitored by safety switches - X-rays can only be turned on if the system functions perfectly

The Jump Glider could be the first in a new generation of robots, harnessing aerodynamic lift to travel further than it would if it simply hopped, and without using additional energy.

Generation of hydrogen from inexpensive organosilane substrates under ambient conditions without additional energy input represents an exciting advance towards the goal of using hydrogen as a green energy source.

If the British feasibility tests are successful, the balloon - and - hose contraption could be used to inject additional particles into the stratosphere, thereby reflecting more of the sun's energy back into space, and hopefully curbing some of the effects of global warming.

Proposals are likely to include additional funding for high - quality research, new laboratories, more young scientists and ideas that would be of use to industry - such as studies into clean energy technologies.

While having a sugar - sweetened drink increased the amount of energy used to metabolise the meal, the increased expenditure did not even out the consumption of additional calories from the drink.

The additional warming potential is a few watts per square metre of the Earth's surface, or about double the heating effect of all human energy use.

While current energy policies play key roles in providing incentives for the use of solar energy in Indiana, businesses have an additional cost - saving option not available to residences: Businesses can deduct their investment in solar from their revenues — a tax policy known as depreciation.

«Energy that isn't used is the most environmentally friendly of all... if the transition to non-nuclear sources provides additional incentives to conserve energy that will be a wonderful side effect,» heEnergy that isn't used is the most environmentally friendly of all... if the transition to non-nuclear sources provides additional incentives to conserve energy that will be a wonderful side effect,» heenergy that will be a wonderful side effect,» he says.

One of their goals is to replace the 25 - Watt batteries that navigation buoys use today with a source of renewable energy that can power additional equipment such as cameras and storm warning sensors.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

Even though federal laws limit the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) to be used only for defense transuranic (plutonium - contaminated) waste from nuclear weapons, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed actions to expand WIPP to three additional missions in 2012 - 2013.

Some strains of bacteria manufacture short - chain fatty acids that your body can use for energy, giving you an additional boost for optimal performance.

Using testosterone therapy for weight loss is kind of like feeding the horse a carrot or apple to get them to move — it starts the process that increases the energy and quality of life that can motivate a person to make additional healthy changes in his or her life.

Additional health benefits include improved blood pressure, cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity for better use of energy, cholesterol profiles and maintenance of muscle mass.

If I find myself needing an additional boost for an extended amount of time and I don't want to push myself too far, I use Energy Charge.

You'll get the larger, more complex muscles and you'll also have an additional reserve of energy to use when you're working out, preparing for a performance or just trying to keep up with the day to day demands of your life.

I wanted to know whether it is worthwhile to cook brown rice on this setting, given the additional cooking time, and use of energy.

The problem is that at heart rates higher than MAF, energy needs outpace both (1) the breakdown and use of fats for energy and (2) the intake and transport of oxygen, meaning that the body has no choice but to engage anaerobic channels — not of a particular muscle to fuel that particular muscle, but of the muscles across the body as a whole, in order to feed the metabolism's additional energy needs.

Managing energy use can also have additional benefits of improving the quality of food produced as well as the working environment for kitchen staff.

If this path of breakthrough is selected, the system evolves to a state in which it has a processing capacity of intensified information and more efficient use of free energy as well as more flexibility, greater structural complexity and additional levels of organization».

The new school will generate 10 per cent of its energy requirements using a biomass wood pellet burning boiler to provide heating, and a photovoltaic array to generate additional electricity to the grid.

With this in mind, the Carbon Trust says that managing energy use in the school canteen can result in additional benefits of improving the quality of food produced as well as the working environment for kitchen staff.

Major transit investments contribute to the livability of communities by reducing air pollution, offering additional travel capacity during periods of congestion (including peak commuting hours), and promoting compact urban land use patterns that reduce energy use.

Hydrogen can be used in the future as a source of energy for fuel - cell vehicles or, in an additional step, can be used to manufacture methane.

The additional benefit of the new E Ink screen is the improved energy efficiency, which gives Kindle Paperwhite up to 8 weeks of use on a single charge.

In addition, Citi is also offering another version of this rewards card called Citi Forward by MySpace, which provides the same benefits as the regular Citi Forward card, except that you'll also get the chance to earn additional ThankYou points for participating in socially responsible and relevant activities such as volunteering, using energy efficient light bulbs, donating to food drives and going paperless.

Carbohydrates are a direct supply of energy, and carbohydrates prevent the body from using protein for additional energy.

Reasons for feeding your cats Natural Balance Cat Food Green Pea and Duck Formula: Green Peas: Rich in potassium and a highly digestible energy source Fresh Duck: Premium quality protein source not commonly used in pet foods Taurine Fortified: Additional taurine for maintaining normal heart function and good vision Canola Oil: Low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated fat with an excellent Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acid profile Flaxseed: Excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids Some cats and even kittens may be highly sensitive to the commonly used proteins, carbohydrates and food additives within their diet.

It is interesting to note that as the world is projected to require 70 % more energy by 2050 than is used now and begs the question of where this additional energy will come from if not from fossil fuels?

By purchasing RECs and other credible carbon offsets AFTER reducing electricity use as much as possible, consumers and corporations can support the additional development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

It means that by 2050 all of the world's energy demand above what we use now in 2003 — an additional 16 [terawatts]-- will have to come from some new energy supply that doesn't put a single atom of carbon into the atmosphere.

This will include: Extending the CERC mandate for an additional five years from 2016 - 2020; Renewing funding for the three existing tracks: building efficiency, clean vehicles, and advanced coal technologies with carbon capture, use and sequestration (CCUS); and Launching a new track on the interaction of energy and water (the energy / water «nexus»).

C. However, most home owners are now considering going to the Point of Use water heating units which removes the waste of energy and reduces the cost of additional plumbing.

The committee's model calculations, while exploratory and highly uncertain, indicate that the benefits of making the transition, i.e. energy cost savings, improved vehicle technologies, and reductions in petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions, exceed the additional costs of the transition over and above what the market is willing to do voluntarily.»

If the Government would recognize that the use of fossil fuel is not sustainable and would set the goal to achieve a hydrogen - based energy economy by 2020 or earlier, it would not only stimulate biochemical and physical research, but additional development of using hydrogen gas in stead of fossil fuel (already possible, but not yet economical).

I suppose that for a 3,7 W / m2 forcing, the additional energy of forcing + feedbacks is used for faster processes (melting ice, evaporation, warming of subsurface oceanic layers, etc.) and the new equilibrium is reach on a quite short timescale.

In addition to Sony's operational emission reduction targets, the company is also announcing additional 2020 commitments including a goal to reduce the annual energy use of their products by 30 per cent on average (compared to 2013 levels), a goal to increase the use of renewable energy, a target to reduce logistic - related emissions by 10 per cent, and a program to engage suppliers and contract manufacturers to reduce their GHG emissions.

Because energy prices affect every single America, everyone has a stake in the issue of whether the government imposes additional restrictions on fossil - fuel use, including carbon pricing schemes such as those proposed by PRG.

Byproduct: A secondary or additional product resulting from the feedstock use of energy or the processing of nonenergy materials.

The American Lung Association supports additional research and development of advanced technologies that facilitate the expanded use of renewable energy, including improvements to energy storage capabilities.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

It also aims to help local governments to use climate finance mechanisms as an opportunity to increase the energy performance of their district whilst creating additional revenue, improve resource efficiency and support their wider climate strategies.

Corn ethanol receives billions in subsidies despite conclusive science indicating its inefficient production provides little or no additional energy other than what is used for its production, and its ecological destructiveness in terms of land, water and climate.

Although there is no current provision for a federal permit to harm or kill these birds (called a «take permit») under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), ABC suggests that the FWS should consider this option as soon as possible, so that it can be used as an additional tool for proper siting and operation of future wind energy facilities.