The Hi Question! It's A Big DEAL? 1 Compliant ?!?

The Hi Question! It's A Big DEAL? 1 Compliant ?!?

The Hi Question! It's A Big DEAL? 1 Compliant ?!?

"1 UNhappy client who

escalates their issue to

management represents

50 clients, on average,

who either complain locally

or don’t complain at all."

"13% will complain to 60

others via blog, tweet, or

social media, such as

Facebook which represents:

4 2 0 people who

have been told directly, who

then tell 336 more people."

"75% will complain to 8

others about the issue either

face-to-face or via the

phone which represents:

"296 people who

have been told directly, who

then tell 237 more people."

12% will complain via

e-mail or chat with 8 people

which represents:

48 people who have been told

via chat to in turn tell 38 more people."

1 escalated complaint = an average

38 of 50 unhappy clients and 1,375 cases of word of mouth.

The complaints you hear are only the tip of the Green Mile! Follow up after

EVERY customer interaction to identify problems and ensure satisfaction.

2008 TARP Worldwide Research





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Hi Five Future Pollution Ending Technologies

Pollution, the introduction of manmade contaminants into the natural environment, can be as simple as your neighbor's too-bright porch light shining into your bedroom window and interfering with your sleep. It can also occur on a massive scale, such as the introduction of fluorocarbons into the atmosphere, destroying the Earth's ozone layer and causing a global-warming effect. Uncontrolled pollution can result in the destruction of Earth's natural environment.

Pollution isn't just a modern problem. In the 12th century, King Edward I banned the selling of sea coal because the smoke from the soft coal combined with London's infamous fog to produce the first recorded incidences of "smog" [source: Urbinato]. The English didn't obey the rules, however, since few could afford the more expensive wood to fuel their fires. Three hundred years later, Shakespeare's witches in "Macbeth" chanted about the "fog and filthy air."

Pollution has been around for centuries, and researchers are continually looking for new, more efficient ways of trying to cope with it. Here, we'll learn about five types of pollution and the new technologies researchers are developing to combat them. Some require a fair amount of expertise and creativity, such as the "super trees" of Lima, Peru, while others are just basic common-sense approaches.

5. Water Pollution

Nearly one out of every three people in the world lacks a reliable source of clean drinking water [source: World Health Organization]. Water may be scarce due to a lack of rain or the means to transport it from the river or well to the settlement, or the water may be polluted. Drinking contaminated water can cause a variety of diseases, including cholera and dysentery.

Nanotechnology, which deals with matter on an atomic level, seems to hold promise in water purification. A company in South Africa, Marelize Botes, has developed a water filter that resembles a teabag. Instead of tea, however, active carbon granules fill the bag. The bag itself is made from nanofibers treated with biocide to kill bacteria [source: Poppendieck and Sinico].

LifeStraw, a portable water filter manufactured by the Swiss company Vestergaard Frandsen, is an inexpensive purification method that thousands of people have adopted since its invention in 2005. LifeStraw costs around $3 per unit, and anyone old enough to use a straw -- usually about age 3 -- can use it [source: Vestergaard Frandsen].

4. Air Pollution

In 2009, scientists linked prenatal exposure to air pollution to lower IQ scores later in life [source: Tanner]. Children exposed to the most pollution before birth had IQ scores at age 5 that were, on average, five points lower than those of kids with lower levels of exposure. In China, the polluted coal that's burned for fuel daily is poisoning people and causing disease [source: American Institute of Physics]. While the simple answer to these problems, and the many others caused by air pollution, is to stop polluting, it's not that easy.

In heavily polluted Lima, Peru, a new filtration system, the Super Tree, has been installed in several locations around the city. This device mimics the respiration of a real tree, taking in carbon dioxide and expelling oxygen. The Super Tree, manufactured by Tierra Nuestra (Our Earth), cleans the air through a water filtration system, removing carbon dioxide as well as some bacteria. The Super Tree can purify up to 200,000 cubic meters of air per day -- approximately what six trees would accomplish -- at an initial cost of around $100,000 [source: Novey].

3. Land Pollution

One of the unfortunate consequences of our progress is the tons of garbage we generate each day. Allowed to pile up in landfills, this solid waste can break down and contaminate the soil and ground water or, perhaps worse, it won't break down and will hang around for centuries. Scientists are working with several new technologies to help manage waste.

At University College Dublin, researchers have discovered a bacterium that not only eats plastic foam, but can also convert it into a new form of useable plastic. First, the foam must be melted without the presence of oxygen and turned into styrene oil. Then, the bacteria eat it and excrete it as PHA, a biodegradable plastic [source: McNamara].

Other new technologies are helping us deal with the growing problem of electronic waste. Cell phones made of recycled materials are now on the market, and Chinese scientists have discovered ways to reuse glues and resins from old computer circuit boards to create things like fences and park benches [source: McNamara].

2. Light Pollution

For millennia, humans ceased all productive activity after nightfall. They gathered by the fire, ate a meal, maybe told a story or two, and then settled down to sleep. All that changed about a century ago. Suddenly, life could go on 24/7. While this has enabled us to increase our productivity and our recreation time, unnecessary light can cause great harm. Light pollution can interrupt our circadian rhythms, making it harder to get to sleep, and it may also disrupt ecosystems [source: International Dark-Sky Association]. In addition, manufactured light infuriates astronomers by competing with the light of the stars.

One promising solution for light pollution could be the widespread use of "smart lights," such as the BetaLED lights under development at the University of California-Davis's California Lighting Technology Center. Currently used in parking lots, these lights feature a bi-level switch that moves between low and high lighting levels, rather than simply turning on and off. Motion sensors turn the lights to a higher intensity when there's activity in the parking lot. This new technology has shown energy savings as much as 75 percent over conventional lights [source: California Lighting Technology Center].

1. Noise Pollution

It's Saturday morning, and you're sleeping in after a hard week at work. But just after dawn, as the birds are singing and you're snoozing, there comes a tremendous roar. You sit up, wide-awake. Is it an earthquake? Are we under attack? No, it's just your pesky neighbor, sweeping off his sidewalk with a gasoline-powered leaf blower rather than a nice, quiet broom.

So much for your lazy Saturday.

The leaf blower has become one of the main points of contention in the noise pollution battle. While new technologies are in the works to minimize its effects, most areas are more concerned with stopping it altogether. Cities from Beverly Hills, Calif., to Tuckahoe, N.Y., have banned its use in residential areas, citing studies that show that noise lessens the efficacy of work and increases aggression and frustration [source: Citizens for a Quieter Sacramento]. These effects carry on even after the noise has ceased, so your neighbor's yard work can ruin your whole weekend, not just your Saturday morning.

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Sites across the world that could be at risk from climate change could be on Frommer's new list of '500 places to see before they disappear'.

These are one of a kind landscapes, such as the Pyramids of Giza, as well as endangered wildlife habitats, cities in trouble, such as Venice, and "vanishing cultural kitsch", such as Little Italy in New York, are all in trouble of being permanently damaged by climate change and therefore, could disappear or never be the same again.

"The devastation wrought by climate change and direct man-made interference is familiar to all of us," said co-author Holly Hughes.

"This book is a carefully chosen list of last-chance destinations that eco-conscious travellers can enjoy - if they move sharpish - for possibly the last time."

UK sites considered at risk include the Tower of London; it is feared that rising ocean levels could cause the Thames to flood its banks. Battersea Power Station is also listed as it "becomes more derelict every day", according to The Telegraph.

Travellers are also urged to make their way to Lincolnshire. Once there they can visit one of England's oldest parish churches in Stow in Lindsey, which needs £3m for renovations.

Worldwide locations to visit include the pyramids of Giza. The pyramids and the Great Sphinx are threatened by Cairo's urban sprawl.

The Everglades in southern Florida also make the list. The fragile ecosystem is home to rare species but is being lost to development. Falling water levels and pollution are also harming the remaining habitat.

The Dead Sea, the Nazca lines in Peru and Little Italy in New York should also be in people's last-chance travel plans.

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Hi
Here are some interesting facts about pollution, with the emphasis on air and water pollution.

1.Air and water pollution are two the most talked about forms of pollution.

2.The rapid environmental pollution of our planet started with the industrial revolution.

3.Fossil fuels power plants are the main reason for excessive air pollution in many parts of the world.

4.Indoor air pollution is even bigger problem than the outdoor air pollution because according to the data from the World Health Organization indoor air pollution has caused more deaths than outdoor air pollution.

5.More than 15,000 people in the world die each day because of water pollution.

6.More than billion people in the world lack access to safe drinking water.

7.Renewable energy is the key in stopping environmental pollution, together with developing environmental conscience that is. As long as fossil fuels remain dominant sources of energy we will not be able to stop the ever-growing pollution that is happening almost everywhere in our planet.

8.Air pollution is particularly serious issue in China's cities such as Beijing and Shanghai but some U.S. cities like Pittsburgh and Los Angeles are also struggling with excessive levels of air pollution.

9.The pollution is usually much worse in developing countries compared to developed countries, mostly because these countries lack basic funds to tackle pollution.

10.California has serious air pollution problem, mostly because of high traffic. It is estimated that around 60 million people in California live in areas affected with air pollution.

11.Long-term exposure to air pollution causes heart and lung damage.

12.Air pollution is major contributing factor to acid rain formation.

13.In United States around half of million deaths are each year attributed to air pollution.

14.It is estimated that air pollution each day kills three people in the city of Hong Kong.

15.Air pollution also contributes to soil and water pollution.

16.Some studies have confirmed that long-term exposure to air pollution can cause lower IQ in children.

17.The number of cars on our roads is expected to significantly grow in years to come; more cars will mean even higher levels of air pollution.

18.Smog is one of the worst forms of air pollution. It is mostly created by fossil fuel power plants (coal burning).

19.India is among countries worst affected with water pollution. This is because 80% of India's urban waste ends up in rivers such as Ganges.

20.China is world's biggest emitter of carbon dioxide, followed by United States.

21.Water pollution if not stopped could soon lead to serious water shortage in many parts of the world. We must not forget that only 3% of water on our planet is freshwater.

22.The quality water-filtering system is good way to protect yourself from water pollution as much as possible, especially multi-layered home water filtering system.

23.The industry is the main culprit behind the global water pollution issue. This is because there are many industries that not obey the rules about dumping waste which results in polluted rivers and other water bodies.

24.It is estimated that there are between 2.5-3 billion people in the world living without the adequate sanitation systems.

25.Waste water and sewage waste are the main source of different water pollutants which enter our rivers and other water bodies. It has been estimated that world at this moment generates more than 4 billion tons of industrial waste per year.

26.One of the most dangerous forms of water pollution is drinking water polluted with arsenic because arsenic is highly poisonous metalloid. Drinking water polluted with arsenic can lead to cancer and many other diseases.

27.Noise pollution is one of the most neglected forms of pollution despite causing huge environmental damage, especially in oceans. For instance, U.S. still doesn't have some federal body that would regulate noise pollution.

28.Huge oil spills like the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill are among the worst types of pollution on our planet, particularly because their negative effects last for very long time.

29.Ozone pollution has the potential to become significant contributor to climate change because ozone is very potent greenhouse gas.

30.Ocean acidification is one of the worst types of ocean pollution. Our oceans are becoming more and more acidic because greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels burning are constantly rising.

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The Environment

Air Pollution

What is air pollution?

Air pollution is when unwanted chemicals, gasses, and particles enter the air and the atmosphere causing harm to animals and damaging the natural cycles of the Earth.

Natural Causes of Air Pollution

Some sources of air pollution come from nature. These include eruptions of volcanoes, dust storms, and forest fires.

Human Causes of Air Pollution

Human activity is a major cause of air pollution, especially in large cities. Human air pollution is caused by things such as factories, power plants, cars, airplanes, chemicals, fumes from spray cans, and methane gas from landfills.

Burning Fossil Fuels

One of the ways that humans cause the most air pollution is by burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. When we burn fossil fuels this releases all sorts of gasses into the air causing air pollution such as smog.

Effects on the Environment

Air pollution and the release of gasses into the atmosphere can have many negative affects on the environment.

• Global warming - One type of air pollution is the addition of carbon dioxide gas into the air. Some scientists believe that releasing too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is one of the causes of global warming. This upsets the balance of the carbon cycle.
• The ozone layer - The ozone layer helps protect us from harmful rays from the sun. It is getting damaged from air pollution such as methane gas from livestock and CFCs from spray cans.
• Acid Rain - Acid rain is created when gasses such as sulfur dioxide get high into the atmosphere. The wind can blow these gasses for miles and then they get washed out of the air when it rains. This rain is called acid rain and can damage forests and kill fish.

Smog in the city makes it hard to breathe and see

Effects on Health

Air pollution can also make people sick. It can make it difficult to breath and cause diseases such as lung cancer, respiratory infections, and heart disease. According to the World Health Organization, 2.4 million people die each year from air pollution. Air pollution can be especially dangerous to children living in big cities with bad smog.

Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index is a way for the government to alert people to the quality of the air and how bad the air pollution is in an area or city. They use colors to help you determine if you should go outside.

• Green - the air is good.
• Yellow - the air is moderate
• Orange - the air is unhealthy for sensitive people like the elderly, children, and those with lung diseases.
• Red - Unhealthy
• Purple - Very unhealthy
• Maroon - Hazardous

Pollutants

The actual gas or substance that causes air pollution is called a pollutant. Here are some of the major pollutants:

• Sulfur dioxide - One of the more dangerous pollutants, sulfur dioxide (SO2) can be generated by burning coal or oil. It can cause acid rain as well as respiratory illnesses like asthma.
• Carbon dioxide - Humans and animals breathe out carbon dioxide (CO2). It is also released when fossil fuels are burned. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
• Carbon monoxide - This gas is very dangerous. It is odorless and is produced by cars. You can die if you breathe too much of this gas. This is one reason why you should never leave your car running in the garage.
• Chlorofluorocarbons - These chemicals are also called CFCs. They were used in many devices from refrigerators to spray cans. They are not used as much today, but caused significant damage to ozone layer during the time they were heavily used.
• Particulate matter - These are tiny particles like dust that get into the atmosphere and make the air we breathe dirty. They are linked to diseases like lung cancer.

What can you do to help?

Anytime you can use less energy, like electricity or gasoline, it can help reduce air pollution. You can help by turning off the lights when leaving your room and not leaving the TV or computer on when you're not using it. Driving less helps a lot too. Be sure to talk to your parents about carpooling with friends and planning errands so that you can get them all done in a single trip. This saves money on gas as well, which everyone likes!

Facts About Air Pollution

• A thick smog formed in London during the late 1800s. It was called the London Fog or the Pea Soup Fog.
• The biggest single air polluter is road transport such as cars.
• Air pollution in the United States has improved since the introduction of the Clean Air Act.
• The city with the worst air pollution in the United States is Los Angeles.
• Air pollution can cause your eyes to burn and make it difficult to breathe.
• Indoor air pollution can be much worse than the pollution outdoors.

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Hi Grinning Industry: "We can only stand so much heavy-duty brain work, so let's relax and let a few environmental cartoons do the work."

"We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?"

— Lee Iacocca, CEO/Chairman, Chrysler Corporation, 1979-1992

Environmental Flooding  #1

WHERE AIR POLLUTANTS COME FROM, ACCORDING TO INDUSTRY:

Sulfur dioxide From too many people with too many tummy troubles eating too many eggs Lead From overly burdensome taxes on the rich, which have lessened their ability to buy fine lead crystal, the preferred method of lead sequestration Methane From the butts of left-wing cows chewing commie alfalfa they got from a pinko farm co-op

Mercury From a series of secret space probes that were sent to planet Mercury by the Johnson, Carter, and Clinton administrations that have kicked up clouds of "mercury dust," which have now drifted back to earth

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“EVIDENCE” FROM A FEW  GLOBAL WARMING SKEPTICS:
WENDY FLATUS "My husband has been producing copious amounts of 'greenhouse gases' for years, but the temperature in the house has not changed." ROYCE BENTLEY "The supposedly big problem with melting ice is a myth—the ice bucket in the limo is full, just like always." NICK ABADDON "Things don't seem any hotter than normal here in hell."

Hi A Definition of Environmental Flooding;

One day, there was a big flood.  It was rising up to a man's house.  The army, navy, and air force were rescuing people from their houses.  An army jeep came up to a man's house that the water was rising up to.

Driver:  Hey man!  Get in!

Man:  No!  I'm trusting God!

The jeep drove off.  The water rose up above his front porch.  The man went into his house.  Just then, a man driving driving a navy boat came up to his house.

Driver:  Hey man!  Get in!  The water's getting high!

Man:  No!  I'm trusting God!

The wind started making huge waves.  So the man drove off.  Suddenly, the water rose very high.  The man then climbed to the top of his house.  Then, a helicopter from the air force flew in and dropped a rope ladder down to the man.

Pilot:  Hey man!  Grab the ladder and let's get out of here!

Man:  No!  I'm trusting God!

After that, the water rose very high and the man drowned.  Then, the man went up to heaven and knew that he was there and he saw God.

Man:  Hey God, I'm glad to be here, but tell me one thing, why didn't you save

me from the flood?

God:  Well, I sent you a jeep, a boat, and a helicopter.  What else did you

want?