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Biomass is not any single plant or organism.
All plants, animals are ‘Biomass’.

Biomass ; (in the energy production industry) ; refers to living and recently living biological material which can be used as fuel or for industrial production.

By the above definition ; ANY ORGANIC MASS IS A BIOMASS.

Most commonly biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as biofuel, but also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat.

Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. It excludes organic material which has been transformed by geological processes into substances such as coal or petroleum. It is usually measured by dry weight.

The term “biomass” is especially useful for plants, where some internal structures may not always be considered living tissue, such as the wood (secondary xylem) of a tree.

Biofuels include bioethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel & biogas.

Biomass is grown from several plants, including switchgrass, hemp, corn, willow and sugarcane.The particular plant used is usually not very important to the end products, but it does affect the processing of the raw material. Production of biomass is a growing industry as interest in sustainable fuel sources is growing.

Though biomass is a renewable fuel, it can still contribute to global warming. This happens when the natural carbon equilibrium is disturbed; for example by deforestation or urbanisation of green sites.

Rice chaff.Biomass is part of the carbon cycle. Carbon from the atmosphere is converted into biological matter by photosynthesis. On decay or combustion the carbon goes back into the atmosphere. This happens over a relatively short timescale and plant matter used as a fuel can be constantly replaced by planting for new growth. Therefore a reasonably stable level of atmospheric carbon results from its use as a fuel.

Although fossil fuels have their origin in ancient biomass, they are not considered biomass by the generally accepted definition because they contain carbon that has been ‘out’ of the carbon cycle for a very long time. Their combustion therefore disturbs the carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere.

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We need to control global warming to reduce the future risk. Today RB comes with commonsense super tips to reduce global warming. Please read it, leave your feedback & share this story with your friends. Let’s work together to control global warming & reduce future risk.

#> Use Public Transport:

public transport Public transport, public transportation, public transit or mass transit comprises all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles. While it is generally taken to include rail and bus services, wider definitions would include scheduled airline services, ferries, taxicab services etc. Any system that transports members of the general public. A further restriction that is sometimes applied is that it should take place in shared vehicles, which would exclude taxis that are not shared-ride taxis.

#> Use Renewable Energy Like Wind Power:wind power terminal

One means of reducing carbon emissions is the development of new technologies such as renewable energy such as wind power. Most forms of renewable energy generate no appreciable amounts of greenhouse gases except for biofuels derived from biomass.

#> Burn Methane:

Burning Waste Methane. Methane is a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Burning one molecule of methane generates one molecule of carbon dioxide. Accordingly, burning methane which would otherwise be released into the atmosphere (such as at landfills, coal mines, waste treatment plants, etc.) provides a net greenhouse gas emissions benefit.

#> Use Smart Cooler, Heater & Air Conditioner smart air conditionning

About half the energy we use in our homes goes to heating and cooling. Changing air filters annually, having your system checked annually and useing a programmable thermostat are all easy things you can do. Just by using a programmable thermostat, you can save about 1,800 pounds of carbon dioxide a year and about $100 a year in energy costs. If you want to go the extra mile, see “Bonus Tips” below for how to purchase green power.

#>Tune up and maintain vehicles properly

Unscientific maintain of vehicle leads to environment pollution. Vehicles, regardless of category are increasing day by day all over the world. The smoke released by these vehicles damage ozone layer. But it is impossible to stop the arrival of new vehicles. What can be done to the maximum is, to maintain the vehicles properly. Adopting scientific method to maintain your loved cars and bikes will play predominant role in controlling global warming.

#>Clean the air in your house.home

Cleaning the air inside the house is most important thing. By doing so you will automatically contribute for global warm control. There are many things you can do to clean your house. Use proper vacuum cleaner for the purpose. Clean regularly and continuously. Put dust avoiding curtains and use houseplants. Do not keep the dustbin unchecked. Lso don’t mess the surroundings of your house. Even take maximum care while dispatching waste materials. Try to grow as much as saplings inside your compound.

#> Reduce electricity usage to the maximum

Switch off unwanted electric equipments immediately. Or do not use them if not necessary. Often we find shining tube, unning fan, running TV…etc. One may be sound enough to pay the electric bill in the end of the month, but what about the energy that has been wasted? Replace the old ones with energy efficient lighting. Also, improve the efficiency of ome appliances. If not possible, go for an energy saving appliances.

#>Prefer recycling
recycle Preferring reusable products instead of disposables will help in reducing the waste. When you buy a product, make sure that the packing is quite reasonable one. In other words, packing should not exceed the size of the product. Always try to recycle household waste. By recycling the household waste, one can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.Here both the entrepreneurs and public should join hands together for a cause. Always try to educate others on preferring recycling products…..

Hope that helped 🙂

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Just so we start off clear:
“The word ‘veganism’ denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to end the idea of animals as property and exclude all forms of intentional exploitation of, use of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, research or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, including people and the environment.
In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.”

Cannabis legalization is not a vegan or vegetarian issue and want to make that clear as well.

My personal position is it should be fully legal and has actual serious medical uses that can actually help people. Some people do use it for recreation and I don’t believe that is a good thing but I am not against them doing that so long as it doesn’t effect anyone else. I would rather see legalized “pot” then people popping pills all the time from big pharma, that are all tested on animals and made with unnatural ingredients and are not good for us. Plus it is better than smoking cigarettes and drinking and for sure better than synthetic cannabis marketed as incense/potpourri which is still legal and can cause serious health problems.

Plus hemp which has no Tetrahydrocannabinol (the substance in the cannabis plant that has psychoactive properties) is useful for a million and a half things and really the reason it cannot be grown here is because multi-millionaire William Randolph Hearst (who also supported Hitler early on and created yellow journalism) said it would stop people from making paper (which is where he was getting most of his money). Plus hemp is also a pretty sustainable crop and easy to grow.

Many people in jail and prison right now are in for non-violent “pot” related offenses. They aren’t a threat to anyone and are costing taxpayers billions of dollars to help fund the prison industrial complex. Some of those people are learning about crime and being “bad” people because of the anti-restorative nature of U.S. Prisons. If it was legal less people in prisons over non-violent drug “crimes” and less money being wasted on people who were never a threat.

So all in all legalize it, plus you can tax it and generate more revenue which could go towards education and ending homelessness and poverty, funding clean, green energy as well as building hospitals, fire stations and other things that help us. I have not heard of people dying from pot or because someone else smoked pot. It usually tends to mellow you out. I know people who have smoked and they are pretty normal people who except maybe a little less stressed and much more calm and relaxed.

I personally don’t smoke cannabis and have no plans to ever do so however if need be for medical reasons I might use a cannabis product but probably one containing less THC and more CBD which has more health benefits and less psychoactive properties. However hopefully I should never need to use cannabis or any drugs.

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@Dion the problem with freedom is when your “freedom” effects someone else. Everyone has a right to freedom not just you and those who you want to have freedom. So eating meat is not a choice that someone who is pro-freedom would make as it takes away freedom from others.

Your little comment sounds like something out of the 1800s, some southerner with a plantation talking about how African people that were taken/stolen from Africa against their will are his property now and don’t deserve rights. Do you have any more gems? Maybe animals should be killed because they are quote “inferior” to the pure species (humyns) like what someone like Hitler would say. It is lovely when someone whines about freedom yet has no problem taking away someone else’s freedom because they view them as lessers just as every oppressor throughout history has done. You are helping the people who wish to take away freedom, the racists, the sexists, the nazis, the homophobes, the fascists, the slave owners, the terrorists…

Using animals as slaves and slavery are not connected…shoot, I guess we should call Websters and tell them that. You should also tell all the history book makers that slaves were not considered property. Of course all of that would be false but I guess facts and logic elude you.
I never said that your pic was a self portrait, I simply laughed at you for paying money for it or if not stealing it since you love your property.

So basically what you are saying is you are giving up because you have lost and trying desperately to save face. You refuse to see what is right in front of you and try and lie and avoid it as if the truth is going to kill you…rather sad in a way.

You talk about animals being property but you deny slavery? Doesn’t make any sense

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Nope she has no place with this pro-life anti tax and spend conservative.

She is a democratic HACK
Called for impeachment of Bush & Cheney. (Feb 2008)
Long been a supporter of publicly financed elections. (Feb 2008)
End privately-owned and party-run voting machines. (Jan 2008)
Do better on gov’t contracting for small & minority business. (Dec 2007)
Proposed proportional or instant runoff voting for Congress. (Nov 2006)
Voted NO on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on limiting attorney’s fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted NO on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted YES on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Election reform is #1 priority to prevent disenfranchisement. (Jan 2001)
Sponsored bill for IRV voting for Electoral College. (Mar 2001)
Allow same-day voter registration on election day. (Jan 2001)
Declare US carbon-free and nuclear-free. (Feb 2008)
Implement Kyoto; raise CAFE; oppose drilling ANWR. (Feb 2008)
Leave the oil in the soil. (Jan 2008)
Protect ANWR; fund sustainable power sources. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
Preserve Alaska’s ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)

A republican that isn’t praised by the leadership of the republican party.
Ron Paul. Palin(if she runs) Herman Cain.. Pawlenty.. Bachman Jim DeMint (if he runs) hard core right wingers that are 100% opposite of this woman.