On Monday, President Obama revealed details of the Clean Power Plan, which would put into place nationwide carbon dioxide emissions standards from power plants, which are a major contributor to atmospheric CO2. From NPR: Speaking at the White House, the president said the plan includes the first-ever Environmental Protection Agency standards on carbon pollution from […]
carbon emissions
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Oil vs. natural gas for home heating
Natural gas is both cheaper and has lower carbon emissions than oil, though it is still a fossil fuel and its green-friendliness is overstated.
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Meat production and its effects on the environment and our health
Cutting back on meat consumption goes a long way toward helping the environment and living healthier.
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The climate impacts of freight transport
Freight shipments are responsible for about a quarter of all transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.
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World Carfree Day: Thursday, September 22
Bike, take public transportation or use your own two legs to get around.
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Improving light bulb energy efficiency: Saving energy, carbon emissions and consumer dollars
New standards will save the amount of electricity generated by more than 30 large power plants and save carbon emissions equal to the removal of 14 million cars off the road.
