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The theme of the month: 'Be part of the solution'
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Nov 07 - Act on climate change in HK
Dec 07 - Save energy
Jan 08 -Travel smart
Feb 08 - Buy green
March 08 - Be a responsible tourist
April 08 - Learn about eco-friendly buildings
May 08 - Corporate sustainability
June 08 - Be part of the solution
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Week4Why is energy efficiency important in combating climate change?
2.1.1 – Energy use, carbon emissions and climate change
2.1.1 – Energy use, carbon emissions and climate change
2.1.2 – Energy efficiency makes a big difference (1)
2.1.3 – Energy efficiency makes a big difference (2)
2.2.1 – Choosing the right air conditioning unit and using it right
2.2.2 – Choosing the right refrigerator and using it right
2.2.3 – Lighting options for HK homes
2.3.1 – Cookers and cooking habits
2.3.2 – Energy use with computers
2.3.3 – Washing and drying machines and ironing
2.4.1 – Energy efficient Christmas decorations
2.4.2 – Energy-efficient Christmas party
2.4.3 – Energy-efficient Christmas travel
2.5.1 – Good habits year-round in energy conservation
2.5.2 – Eco-friendly transportation & CO2 reduction
The burning of fossil fuels accounts for about three-quarters of the carbon emissions from human sources in the last 20 years.
Atmospheric levels of several greenhouse gases have increased by about 25% since large-scale industrialization began around 150 years ago.
These emissions arise primarily from human energy requirements, including the use of coal, natural gas and petroleum for transportation, industrial, residential and commercial purposes.
Q&A
Woo: Where could I find more online energy efficiency tips?
Wee:
1. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s Energy Efficiency Guide for Industry in Asia website (
http://www.energyefficiencyasia.org/
)
2. Hong Kong Electrical and Mechanical Services Department’s Hong Kong Energy Efficiency Net (HKEE Net) website (
http://ee.emsd.gov.hk/
)
3. US Department of Energy’s Energy Savers website (
www.energysavers.gov/
) and Energy Star website (
www.energystar.gov/
)
4. YouTube (
www.youtube.com/
)
Select your answer below
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1, 2 and 4
C.
All of the above
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