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Deforestation is the phenomenon of regression surfaces covered with forest. It follows the actions of deforestation and land clearing, related to the expansion of agricultural land, exploitation of mineral resources underground, urban, or even excessive or uncontrolled exploitation of certain tree species. Deforestation is not a recent phenomenon. From the Middle Ages to the beginning of the industrial revolution, clearing and cuts made to increase the farm and provide timber and heating pass on the territory of ancient Gaul, a forestation rate of 90 less than 15 only.

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Anyone who lives in Austin is well aware that one of the greatest controversies the city faces is the conflict between environmentalists and those who support urban growth. In an attempt to resolve this issue, the city council has suggested advocating smart growth. But, what exactly is smart growth and how could this strategy serve as a compromise for this divisive issue.

Put simply, smart growth is a form of urban planning that focuses on growth within the city center in order to avoid the development of urban sprawl. As such, those who support the policy advocate for developing a city with all of the following features:

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Global investment in sustainable energy sector showed gains. United Nations Environment Programme recently released a report, in 2009, the global core clean energy investment totaled 162 billion U.S. dollars. China’s investment growth rate to 53% more than the United States, for the first time the world’s largest investors.

This year in January, the National Energy Commission was established in 2010 the Ministry of Finance also arranged 10.9 billion yuan of funds to support renewable energy development. In the field of sustainable energy, with operations in China that attitude.

Economic crisis of sustainable energy investment rise, not fall

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Did you know that even if we constantly use electricity for lights, air-conditioner, television or whatever electric appliance we have, we can still be an electricity saver? We just need to make a conscious effort to make electricity saving a part of our everyday lives and shift to more sustainable means.

To appreciate how you can become an electricity saver, first, some general information on electricity. Most electricity used in average homes comes from traditional power plants that uses water, heat (coal) or on some case, nuclear energy. However, even if you are conscious of electricity saving, if your electricity comes from these energy sources, you are still contributing to degradation of nature.

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Technological progress has resulted in the development of various gadgets that have made it possible for us to make use of a number of conveniences. However, there has been a price to pay as electricity consumption has gone through the roof. In fact, thanks to a steadily rising population, the question of how to conserve electricity and save energy has become a matter of some urgency. Prompt action will also have far reaching results for generations to come.

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