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n Making Our Own Weather, Have We Remade Ourselves?
Interesting thoughts on our reliance on air conditioning and it's effects.
Submitted: 2010-06-02 20:51:14, Category: Conservation
The Breathtaking Effects Of Cutting Back On Meat
Great examples of how much impact we could make by cutting down on meat consumption only slightly.
Submitted: 2010-03-02 14:13:15, Category: Conservation
When It Comes To Green, We Are Hypocrites
Eye-opening survey about what people think is important to do for sustainability versus what they are actually doing.
Submitted: 2010-02-18 15:17:28, Category: Conservation
Becoming vegetarian will help save the planet: study
The most meat-loving nations would have healthier citizens and also would reduce carbon emissions, scientists said.
Submitted: 2009-11-30 01:34:28, Category: Conservation
US Uses Less Water Now Than 35 Years Ago
Conservation and efficiency are attainable: a study shows the US uses less water than 35 years ago in spite of a 30% increase in population.
Submitted: 2009-11-09 15:33:26, Category: Conservation
From Trees to T-issues: Raising Awareness on Our Beloved Trees
Collection of interesting stats on our use of trees and paper.
Submitted: 2009-11-09 15:28:40, Category: Conservation
Vegetarianism as a Sometimes Thing
Interesting thoughts on reducing meat consumption to lower footprint
Submitted: 2009-06-30 21:06:59, Category: Conservation
In Depth: Phantom Energy
Real measurements of the energy use of household appliances to track the biggest wasters.
Submitted: 2009-06-06 03:38:46, Category: Conservation
Going Green--One Step at a Time - How To
A good step by step guide on reducing energy use in the house, with measured results.
Submitted: 2009-04-13 12:31:05, Category: Conservation
Leaving PCs on overnight costs companies $2.8B a year
A recent study showed how much energy is wasted, and CO2 emitted, due to unused work computers at night.
Submitted: 2009-03-25 16:52:00, Category: Conservation
Making the right choices to reduce water footprint
Great graphic showing the relative amount of water used by various actions and foods.
Submitted: 2009-03-20 03:51:53, Category: Conservation
51 Realistic Ways Homeowners Can Go Green & Save Serious Money
Great tips that tie together footprint and cash savings.
Submitted: 2009-03-03 05:36:02, Category: Conservation
Carbon Emissions, In Perspective
A chart comparing the impact of various activities and items, to help put them all in perspective.
Submitted: 2008-10-01 17:36:14, Category: Conservation
Get The Most Sustainability Out Of Your Stuff
22 easy tips and ideas that can lessen a persons impact on the environment.
Submitted: 2008-10-01 17:33:23, Category: Conservation
Do-it-yourself: Stop junk mail, email and phone calls
Do-it-yourself: Stop junk mail, email and phone calls
Submitted: 2008-09-28 17:46:50, Category: Conservation
Eat less meat to fight climate change: UN expert
The chair of the UN climate change panel thinks that reducing meat consumption is one of the quickest and easiest ways we can reduce emissions.
Submitted: 2008-09-08 13:20:20, Category: Conservation
Landscape Shading
Shading windows can save a lot of energy. An air conditioner can be 10% more efficient when shaded, as well.
Submitted: 2008-07-30 20:57:28, Category: Conservation
The Pros and Cons of Going Paperless
Thoughts on using technology to significantly reduce paper use.
Submitted: 2008-07-30 15:14:48, Category: Conservation
Why You Will Eat Less in the Future
A good analysis on the impact of overeating, and specifically the consumption of meat.
Submitted: 2008-07-25 17:34:13, Category: Conservation
Home Energy Brief: Kitchen Appliances
Great article on the energy use of kitchen appliances. Includes trends over time and comparisons between variations of appliances.
Submitted: 2008-05-19 13:04:51, Category: Conservation
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