Solar Energy Initiatives, Inc. (OTCBB: SNRY), with businesses in solar project development, distribution and workforce training, today announced financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2010.

“Management is pleased with the recent financial achievements and overall growth that the company has experienced during the first half of fiscal 2010,” said, Mr. David Fann, CEO of Solar Energy Initiatives. “The company has achieved several significant milestones in recent quarters in order to complete its transition from a developmental stage company to a market leader within the Solar Energy arena.  Read more…

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The average 3 bedroom family home in the UK can produce around 10-15 tonnes of CO2 per year.

A tonne CO2 is 556,000 litres or 556 m3 (about the volume of a 3 bedroom house)

Around 2 tonnes of CO2 (equivalent to about 1000 cubic metres of pure CO2 gas) could be produced by driving a Ford Focus for 7,800 miles.

A tonne of coal (which is more or less pure carbon) will produce a tonne of atmospheric carbon.

A kilogram of CO2 occupies about half a cubic meter at normal atmospheric pressure and temp.

That is about the volume of a double kitchen unit filled with pure CO2 gas

Current levels of CO2

The current level of CO2 in the atmosphere is around 380 parts per million by volume – in a million cubic metres of air there are about 380 cubic meters of CO2. The rest is mostly nitrogen (78.9%), and oxygen (20.9%).

Scientist agree that anything over 450 ppmv of CO2 equivalent would be highly dangerous to the planet (and many put the desirable figure much lower).

A medium sized supermarket floor is about 20,000 sq ft and the ceiling is usually at least 10 ft high – so the volume of a supermarket is about 200,000 cubic feet, which is about 5,600 cubic meters. The CO2 gas from all the air in a typical supermarket could be fitted into a double wardrobe and would weigh about 4kg.

Further info:

The Numbers Game

http://www.rogerco.org.uk/articles/58-the-numbers-game–how-big-is-a-tonne-of-co2-

A Low Carbon Economy

http://www.lowcarboneconomy.com/community_content/_tips_did_you_know/818

Calculate Your Carbon Footprint here.

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Harmful gases are thought to remain in our atmosphere for hundreds of years following their emission. As the future health of our planet depends on reduction, it is imperative that businesses measure their carbon footprint accordingly. Research has shown that certain gases deplete the ozone layer and contribute to global warming.

By using a carbon footprint calculator, businesses will be able to measure how much of the environmentally harmful gases they use. These substances include carbon dioxide, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and perfluorocarbons (PFCs). According to scientists, these gases contribute to the earth’s warming, which could lead to extreme heat waves, rising sea levels and severe harm to humans, animals, plant life and marine life, if no action is taken to stop the damaging effects.

If you are interested to find out how many tonnes of carbon you personally produce you can use the following Carbon Footprint Calculators:

Government Site

http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/actonco2/home.html

Carbon Independent Calculator

http://www.carbonindependent.org/

How Big is a Tonne of CO2?

Related articles:

What is a carbon footprint?

The greenhouse effect
Climate change myths
Climate change effects on the UK
The global effects of climate change

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