CFL LAMPS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND IMPACT ON GLOBALCFL LAMPS, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND IMPACT ON GLOBALIn the context of global warming, and the necessity for reducing greenhouse effects, there is a concerted drive in a number of countries to replace all incadescent lamps by CFL lamps. Articles
Presidential politics and the price of energy - The Boston Globe
2008-02-05 07:14:00 Presidential politics and the price of energy - The Boston Globe WITH THE economy tanking on the eve of Super Tuesday, what should the presidential candidates candidly be saying about the cost of transforming the energy sector of our economy while still achieving overall economic growth? Over the last 30 years, urgency about energy has been cyclical, sparked by crises abroad and our nation's addiction to oil.In 2007, something fundamentally changed. In large part thanks to former vice president Al Gore, America collectively "greened." Now, the wolf is at the door since the United States can no longer pay the price of deferring or delaying energy transformation - we must reduce our increasing energy consumption and wean ourselves from fossil fuels.A review of energy policy over the last 25 years reveals a set of lost opportunities and a lack of political will. Yes, we broke the link between energy consumption and economic growth in the industrial sector. But even with energy price v... More About: Politics , Presidential , Energy
Presidential politics and the price of energy - The Boston Globe
2008-02-05 07:14:00 Presidential politics and the price of energy - The Boston Globe WITH THE economy tanking on the eve of Super Tuesday, what should the presidential candidates candidly be saying about the cost of transforming the energy sector of our economy while still achieving overall economic growth? Over the last 30 years, urgency about energy has been cyclical, sparked by crises abroad and our nation's addiction to oil.In 2007, something fundamentally changed. In large part thanks to former vice president Al Gore, America collectively "greened." Now, the wolf is at the door since the United States can no longer pay the price of deferring or delaying energy transformation - we must reduce our increasing energy consumption and wean ourselves from fossil fuels.A review of energy policy over the last 25 years reveals a set of lost opportunities and a lack of political will. Yes, we broke the link between energy consumption and economic growth in the industrial sector. But even with energy price v... More About: Politics , Presidential , Energy
The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Metro | Tech options to trim civic pow
2008-02-05 07:07:00 The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata ) Metro Tech options to trim civic power bill: "The civic body is turning to technology to cut down on power bills.An invention by a city-based scientist and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) are two of the options being considered by the Calcutta Municipal Corporation (CMC) to increase the longevity of street lamps and reduce power consumption.The CMC spends over Rs 30 crore annually on street lighting. The power bill in its various offices amounts to Rs 120 crore per year.An “ignitor” — invented by Dhanonjoy Biswas, a scientist at the CTBL Electronics Regional Testing Laboratory (East) — has the potential to extend the lives of sodium vapour and metal halide lamps, thus curtailing the CMC’s expenditure on power, said H.K. Majumdar, the working chairman of the West Bengal State Council of Science and Technology.“A high-energy, high-amplitude pulse is required to switch on a light. This pulse, referred to as critical energy, causes erosio... More About: Options
Disconnected? Fairfax Times
2008-02-05 07:05:00 Disconnected? Fairfax Times : "What do we think of when we hear the word disconnected?An individual who’s struggling to make ends meet and fails to pay an electric bill…Anyone who has been in the middle of a phone conversation and has said the words “You still there?” only to hear a dial tone…An electrician who’s troubleshooting a circuit with some receptacles working and some not working…We can apply the word disconnected to different circumstances but the connotation remains the same: a severed or interrupted or broken connection. As electric ratepayers, we’re all connected to a massive grid, but do most of us really begin to understand it? For the most part we don’t, and we’re certainly disconnected in this way also.Unfortunately, regarding many electric energy issues today, there are serious disconnects throughout the Commonwealth…Conserving electricity and using electricity more efficiently are buzz words that a lot of us seem to be mindful of these days. T...
Disconnected? Fairfax Times
2008-02-05 07:05:00 Disconnected? Fairfax Times : "What do we think of when we hear the word disconnected?An individual who’s struggling to make ends meet and fails to pay an electric bill…Anyone who has been in the middle of a phone conversation and has said the words “You still there?” only to hear a dial tone…An electrician who’s troubleshooting a circuit with some receptacles working and some not working…We can apply the word disconnected to different circumstances but the connotation remains the same: a severed or interrupted or broken connection. As electric ratepayers, we’re all connected to a massive grid, but do most of us really begin to understand it? For the most part we don’t, and we’re certainly disconnected in this way also.Unfortunately, regarding many electric energy issues today, there are serious disconnects throughout the Commonwealth…Conserving electricity and using electricity more efficiently are buzz words that a lot of us seem to be mindful of these days. T...
Express Classified – Free Classified Ads & Free Advertising Online
2008-02-05 07:04:00 Express Classified – Free Classified Ads & Free Advertising Online Ludhiana, February 4 Cabinet Minister Bikram Singh Majithia today said that the state government has embarked upon a plan to augment more than 1,500 MW of electricity from different sectors of renewable energy, viz. small/micro hydel, biomass power projects, co-generation, waste to energy and solar thermal power generation projects.Interacting with mediapersons at the residence of Deputy Speaker Lok Sabha Charanjit Singh Atwal, Majithia said that Punjab government will exploit all sources of natural energy to tide over the power crisis being faced by the state. He added that he will seek cooperation of the union ministry for getting funds for these projects, and also invite various companies to participate in this sector.Emphasizing the need for educating the public regarding energy conservation, he informed that Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA) was launching a special multimedia campaign to educate p... More About: Express
Vincent Gioia's Blog: When God said ?Let there be light," he didn?t mean Co
2008-02-04 17:50:00 Vincent Gioia's Blog : When God said ?Let there be light," he didn?t mean Compact Fluorescent Lamps Congress dictated that the light bulbs we now use will one day be a thing of the past; like the horse buggy, the ice box, home delivered milk and the nickel cigar. However, the difference is these were replaced with substitutes that were better and didn?t require the hazardous waste disposal unit to take them away when they broke down.With the enactment of the ?Energy Independence and Security Act,' Congress bowed to the man-made global warming industry and required Americans to replace the dependable incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Lamps (?CFLs? for short); those weird looking spiral ?light? bulbs? that often don?t fit well in your lamps and which put out less illumination, sometimes with a colorful hue not the white light of their ancestors. [The phase-out of incandescent light is to begin with the 100-watt bulb in 2012 and end in 2014 with the 40-watt.]Another major di... More About: Light , Vincent
Technorati: Discussion about ?Our Dim Future?
2008-02-04 17:44:00 Technorati: Discussion about ?Our Dim Future ? Our Dim Futurehttp://depleteduranium.wordpress.co m/ 2008/ 01/ 03/ our-dim-future/ The US and Brit governments have mandated the replacement of our incandescent bulbs by Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). That will probably save energy, so is a Good Thing. But CFLs are awful lamps, so that?s a Bad Thing. The UK ban: On the 27 September 2007, the government announced plans to phase out the sale of incandescent light bulbs by 2011. Retailers will not replace 150 watt bulbs from January 2008, 100 watt bulbs from January 2009, 40 watt bulbs in 2010, and all remaining high power bulbs by 2011. These plans are voluntary? This agreement between vendors is a cartel - common in the collectivist UK.Link More About: Technorati
Two Centuries of Electric Light Source Innovations History of the Electri
2008-02-04 08:07:00 Two Centuries of Electric Light Source Innovations History of the Electric Light Bulb Two Centuries of Electric Light Source InnovationsMaxime F. GendreEindhoven University of TechnologyDepartment of Applied PhysicsGroup Elementary Processes in Gas DischargeN-Laag, G2.04, 5600MB Eindhovene-mail: mfgendre@tue.nlweb site: http://www.geocities.com/mfgendreLight, and ways of producing it, undoubtedly belongs to the most fascinating and exciting kind of scienceman has ever tried to master. To be more exact, light sources do not belong to one kind of science butembody most of them. This is the development of vacuum techniques, of particular glasses, the purificationof gases, the refinement of metals, the elaboration of fluorescent substances, and other countlessengineering feats that allowed the making and improvement of all lamps we depend on today. Of course,many of these breakthroughs were precisely driven by the need for better light sources, having longerlifetimes, higher efficienc...
Lighting: Compact Fluorescent Lamps
2008-02-04 07:58:00 Lighting: Compact Fluorescent Lamps Incandescent light bulbs have been around since the late 1800s and are still very popular. The basic idea behind incandescent bulbs is simple. Electricity runs through a filament making it very hot. The filament glows because of the high temperature ? it incandesces.The problem with incandescent light bulbs is that the heat wastes a lot of electricity. About 95 percent of the energy consumed by an incandescent bulb is converted to heat, while only five percent makes useful light.Incandescent bulbs are therefore very inefficient, producing only about 15 lumens per watt of input power. [A lumen is a unit measure of light energy.]Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use a completely different method to produce light. Inside the lamp are electrodes and a gas containing argon and mercury vapor. A stream of electrons flows through the ionized gas from one electrode to the other. These electrons collide with the mercury atoms and excite them.As the mercury a... More About: Lighting
In defense of incandescent light. - By Ron Rosenbaum - Slate Magazine
2008-02-03 02:44:00 In defense of incandescent light. - By Ron Rosenbaum - Slate Magazine : "Let us now praise incandescence—and, while we're at it, let's damn fluorescence.Last year a woman compiling a unique kind of anthology asked me for a contribution. She was getting a number of writers to do essays about one word, their single favorite word.An intriguing assignment. But months went by, and whenever I thought of it I just couldn't make up my mind. I couldn't commit myself to a single word (spare me the psychologizing, please). I missed the deadline."Link More About: Defense , Light , Incandescent
Question Technology: Defending Incandescent Bulbs
2008-02-03 02:40:00 Question Technology : Defending Incandescent Bulbs : "Ron Rosenbaum has an article in Slate about what we lose when we outlaw incandescent bulbs in favor of compact fluorescents. He's a bit too nostalgic for my taste, but he does raise some important points. Excerpt:Yes, the idiots in Congress, too torpid and ineffectual to pass a health-care bill for children, have busy-bodied themselves in a bumbling way with the way you light up your world. In December, they passed legislation that will, in practice, outlaw incandescent bulbs because they won't be able to meet the new law's strict energy-efficiency standards. The result: Between 2012 and 2014, incandescent bulbs will be driven from the market. Replaced by the ugly plasticine Dairy Queen swirl of compact fluorescent lights.From a purely environmental perspective, this move is shortsighted. CFLs do use less energy, which is good. But they also often contain mercury, one of the most damaging—and lasting—environmental toxins. No... More About: Question
Everything Green Weddings and More: Top 50 Things To Do To Stop Global Warm
2008-02-03 02:38:00 Everything Green Weddings and More: Top 50 Things To Do To Stop Global Warming this list was found at http://globalwarming-facts.info/50-tips.h tml and is free to be reused as long as the orginal link is listedGlobal Warming is a dramatically urgent and serious problem. We don't need to wait for governments to find a solution for this problem: each individual can bring an important help adopting a more responsible lifestyle: starting from little, everyday things. It's the only reasonable way to save our planet, before it is too late.Here is a list of 50 simple things that everyone can do in order to fight against and reduce the Global Warming phenomenon: some of these ideas are at no cost, some other require a little effort or investment but can help you save a lot of money, in the middle-long term!Link
Moneyweb - News - ANC urges South Africans to save electricity now, for our
2008-02-02 16:59:00 Moneyweb - News - ANC urges South Africans to save electricity now, for our future: "The most effective way of tackling the energy crisis in the weeks and months ahead is for the whole country to use electricity more efficiently. Until new electricity generating capacity becomes operational, South Africa will need to use less electricity to prevent the load shedding that has affected most parts of the country in recent weeks.The ANC this week called on all South Africans to work together in implementing the measures proposed by government as part of the National Electricity Emergency Programme. Parliament held a joint sitting this week to debate the causes of the current situation and the best way of addressing it. Government also provided more details of its plan, particularly steps that could be taken by households to immediately reduce the amount of electricity the used."Link More About: Save
newsobserver.com | No need for Cliffside
2008-02-02 16:57:00 newsobserver.com No need for Cliffside The decision to grant the air permits for a new coal-burning power plant at Cliffside is a real disappointment, but construction is not inevitable. The dangers of uncontrolled global warming, the health consequences of increased air pollution and additional mercury in the food chain, and the environmental and human costs of coal mining dictate that we move rapidly away from this unsustainable form of energy generation.Link
The Incandescent Charisma of the Lonely Light Bulb - Los Angeles Times
2008-02-02 16:46:00 The Incandescent Charisma of the Lonely Light Bulb - Los Angeles Times Link More About: Los Angeles Times
willametteLive.com || Green Scene - February
2008-02-02 07:23:00 willametteLive.com Green Scene - February Through the Renewable Northwest Project, a number of businesses and organizations in the Willamette Valley are choosing to support the use and development of sustainable energy sources by meeting the Renewable Northwest Project's Clean Energy Challenge. In fact, Salem's own Kettle Foods is going above and beyond the challenge by purchasing 100 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources. Kettle Foods offsets its electricity use by purchasing 8,750,000-kilowatt hours (kWh) of wind renewable energy credits (REC) annually in partnership with Renewable Choice Energy. Kettle Foods also uses other renewable energy sources, including generating 130,000 kWh of solar power annually at its headquarters in Salem and recycling its used cooking oil into biodiesel. Other businesses in the area who meet the Clean Energy Challenge include American Dream Pizza in Corvallis, City of Corvallis, Corvallis Chamber of Commerce and David Evan...
PureSpectrum, Inc. in Discussions With Multiple Lighting Manufacturers
2008-02-01 08:13:00 PureSpectrum, Inc. in Discussions With Multiple Lighting Manufacturers : "Recent technology advances developed by engineers from PureSpectrum, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PSPM) have created a global buzz among manufacturers in the lighting industry.PureSpectrum, a small technology company headquartered in Savannah, Ga., announced earlier this week that the company's engineering team has developed and successfully tested a fully dimmable Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulb and the first dimming device specifically wired to operate a truly dimmable CFL bulb. These innovations follow the company's fourth quarter announcement of an enhanced linear fluorescent product that is rated more than 30 percent more energy efficient than brand name lamps on the market.As the company continues its search to identify both licensing partnerships and contract manufacturers, PureSpectrum president and CEO Lee Vanatta said that discussions are ongoing between PureSpectrum and lighting manufacturers in several ...
Going green shouldnt be complicated - Environmental Awareness - Helium - by
2008-02-01 08:13:00 Going green shouldnt be complicated - Environmental Awareness - Helium - by Laura Lee Winger: "'It's not easy being green,' sings Kermit the Frog. He may be right, as of today, but eco-friendly technologies are making it easier and cheaper to be green. Since automotive emissions are blamed for a bulk of the green house gases leading to global warming, alternative fuels that burn cleaner and electric cars are being developed and will drastically reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. In the home, Compact Fluorescent Lights, or CFL's, are replacing regular incandescent light bulbs, Energy Star appliances are encouraged by tax incentives, and dual flush toilets are reducing water usage. Retail stores are turning off half their lights during the day. More extreme, small housing units called earthships are being built that are almost completely self-sustaining. No matter what your position on the global warming debate is, it can be agreed upon that damaging the environment is not goo... More About: Green , Complicated
LEDs Magazine - US energy legislation mandates $20 million prize fund
2008-02-01 08:10:00 LEDs Magazine - US energy legislation mandates $20 million prize fund: "The latest US energy legislation encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting?and backs its words with big rewards for the development of solid-state lighting with exceptional performance. Brian Owen reports.On December 19, 2007 President George Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 into law. 'Today?we make a major step toward reducing our dependence on oil, confronting global climate change, expanding the production of renewable fuels and giving future generations of our country a nation that is stronger, cleaner and more secure,' he said, adding, 'The bill ... includes revisions to improve energy efficiency in lighting and appliances.'Jim Brodrick at the DOE WorkshopIn fact, the bill provides dramatic changes to the efficiency of lighting, and lights the path for LED with a mandated phase-out of inefficient incandescent bulbs in favour of more efficient lighting solutions such a c... More About: Fund , Legislation , Million
Austin increasing use of LED bulbs - Austin Business Journal:
2008-02-01 08:10:00 Austin increasing use of LED bulbs - Austin Business Journal :: "The city of Austin will begin taking steps toward using more LED lighting as part of a national LED use initiative.The LED City initiative (www.ledcity.org) is sponsored by Durham, North Carolina-based company Cree Inc. Cree [NASDAQ: CREE] produces semiconductors that increase the energy performance of LED lighting.LED or light emitting diode, lighting is considered more energy-efficient and resourceful than traditional compact florescent lighting because it is 25 to 30 percent more energy efficient than compact fluorescent bulbs and 50 to 60 percent more energy efficient than incandescent lighting, according to a city statement. Unlike CFL lighting LED lighting contains no mercury. LED lighting also lasts 10 to 12 years longer than CFL lighting and 10 times longer than incandescent lighting, according to the same statement."Link More About: Austin , Bulbs
Info and Answers: The Greener Choice: CFLs or Dimmers?, opinion by Steven C
2008-02-01 08:09:00 Info and Answers : The Greener Choice : CFLs or Dimmers?, opinion by Steven Castle - Electronic House Info and Answers: "Reducing the electricity you use for lighting in and around our house is a great idea. If you believe in helping the environment, this helps to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide put into the atmosphere by power plants, many of which burn coal. Even if you don?t believe in the greenhouse effect and climate change, it makes sense to lighten your lighting load?if only to save you some bucks.Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs are a great way to do this, as they use only a fraction of the energy of traditional incandescent bulbs. But many people don?t like the quality of the light from CFLs, though the bulbs have gotten better. The small amount of mercury contained in a CFL also concerns many, though this is not a hazard if the bulbs"Link More About: Opinion , Info
Info and Answers: The Greener Choice: CFLs or Dimmers?, opinion by Steven C
2008-02-01 08:08:00 Info and Answers : The Greener Choice : CFLs or Dimmers?, opinion by Steven Castle - Electronic House Info and Answers January 31, 2008 by Steven CastleReducing the electricity you use for lighting in and around our house is a great idea. If you believe in helping the environment, this helps to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide put into the atmosphere by power plants, many of which burn coal. Even if you don?t believe in the greenhouse effect and climate change, it makes sense to lighten your lighting load?if only to save you some bucks.Compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs are a great way to do this, as they use only a fraction of the energy of traditional incandescent bulbs. But many people don?t like the quality of the light from CFLs, though the bulbs have gotten better. The small amount of mercury contained in a CFL also concerns many, though this is not a hazard if the bulbs are disposed of properly.Link More About: Opinion , Info
PureSpectrum Introducing the First Dimmer Designed for CFL Bulbs
2008-01-31 12:49:00 PureSpectrum Introducing the First Dimmer Designed for CFL Bulbs : "One of the most consistently damning complaints about Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs among consumers has been that the bulbs cannot be dimmed, but engineers from PureSpectrum, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: PSPM) have developed a solution that will allow CFL bulbs to be dimmed just like incandescent bulbs.As part of its market driven development model, PureSpectrum, Inc. engineered a fully dimmable CFL bulb and the first ever dimming device specifically engineered to operate a fully dimmable CFL bulb. The two-wire dimmer was recently used in independent testing conducted on PureSpectrum's dimmable CFL prototype and dimmable CFL bulbs made by GE and MaxLite.Using the PureSpectrum dimming device enabled PureSpectrum's dimmable CFL to be dimmed in linear progression from 100 percent of perceived light output down to five percent. In contrast, the MaxLite bulb extinguished when power input was reduced to 60 percent and the G...
Light-Bulb Revolt: Incandescent Fans Rise Up - US News and World Report
2008-01-31 12:49:00 Light-Bulb Revolt: Incandescent Fans Rise Up - US News and World Report : "Light bulbs certainly can heat up controversy. After reading last month's FAQ on the coming phase-out of today's incandescent light bulbs, many readers wrote to defend the old bulbs or ask about the finer points of the switchover. Here are some of their comments and questions about the transition to more energy-efficient lighting, which Congress has set to begin in 2012:Related NewsFAQ: The End of the Light Bulb as We Know ItWhat's Behind Bush's Clean-Technology FundShell Admits Cheap Oil Is Running OutVideo: Power RevolutionI have an incandescent light in my oven that withstands the extreme temperatures there. Is a compact fluorescent light bulb safe for use in an oven? How about in the refrigerator or freezer?No, those swirly, efficient CFL bulbs will be great for most light fixtures, but they can't withstand extreme hot or cold. However, appliance lamps up to 40 watts are exempt from the new energy law... More About: Light
CFL Pricing, Quality, Technology Will Continue to Improve in 2008 :: Hotel
2008-01-31 12:47:00 CFL Pricing, Quality , Technology Will Continue to Improve in 2008 :: Hotel ResourceSomewhere between 60 percent to 70 percent of U.S. hotels now use compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), one lodging industry expert estimates. There is no doubt that number is going to grow.On December 18, President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Within that bill, there is a call for the phaseout, beginning in 2012, of the incandescent bulb. It is only a matter of time before CFLs totally replace the technology invented by Thomas Edison. Given the inevitability of CFLs, where do they stand today in regard to pricing? Quality? Technology? What can hoteliers expect in 2008?'What is really new is that prices are plummeting,' says Dan Bornholdt, president of Upland, Calif.-based Green Suites International, a distributor of TCP SpringLamps. 'Prices for SpringLamps are under $3 per bulb now. Three years ago, they were $6 or $7.'From a quality standpoint, CFLs have been highly ...
Your Newzzz: Electronic Ballasts
2008-01-30 14:29:00 Your Newzzz: Electronic Ballasts Electronic BallastsCategories: Engineering Power Electronics Design Engineer working on developing new products (electronic ballasts) and processes for Electronic Control Systems. Will work with a high level of technical creativity and would solve unique Delhi Metro trains, the corporation is now getting set to rake in some more moolah by constructing a state-of-the-art green building in Connaught Place. Penske Truck Leasing recently hosted the grand opening of a new facility in Lubbock, Texas, located on 512 E. We also can provide OEM service. The 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility offers commercial and consumer truck rental services, full-service truck leasing and contract maintenance. W, 1 x 30W, 2 x 30W, 3 x 30W, 1 x 36W, 2 x 36W, 3 x 36W, 1 x 58W, 2X58W, etc We can manufacture different sizes and specifications of electronic ballasts according to customers' request. Paul Wojciechowski's sister-in-law lives in a Colorado community ... More About: Alla
The Wesleyan Argus - Ask a Professor: Dana Royer, Earth and Environmental S
2008-01-30 14:25:00 The Wesleyan Argus - Ask a Professor: Dana Royer, Earth and Environmental ScienceQuestion: What can we personally do to help alleviate global warming and other environmental problems?Answer: In the United States, automobiles, power plants and industry each contribute about a third of the total human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide. These are the areas that we as individuals should focus on to reduce our collective carbon footprint. Most of us know how to reduce carbon emissions related to transportation: drive fuel-efficient cars and drive less often (or use public transportation). The sources of fuel for power plants vary greatly from region to region, so it is important to learn the sources for your home region. Here in Connecticut, about 40 percent of our electricity comes from the combustion of fossil fuels. There are many ways to cut electricity use with energy-efficient appliances: I cut my home?s electricity bill by about 25 percent simply by switching all bulbs to the com... More About: Fess
Traverse City Record-Eagle - Focus On Global Warming: High school students
2008-01-30 14:24:00 Traverse City Record-Eagle - Focus On Global Warming : High school students lead the way Sixteen-year-old Jack Kerby-Miller was so concerned about the effects of global warming on the planet that he decided to do something to stop it.With participation from a team of other students, Kerby-Miller organized Glen Lake School 's participation in Focus the Nation on Wednesday and Thursday."The idea of Focus the Nation is to have a series of nationwide symposia composed of more than 1,000 schools, colleges, churches and other civic organizations that meet on one day, to come up with solutions and create resolutions toward changes that are needed to stop global warming," said the Glen Lake School sophomore, who initiated his school's role as host of the event for the community.Link More About: Students , High School
Nature Activities - Everyday Environmentalist
More articles from this author:2008-01-29 15:33:00 Nature Activities - Everyday Environmentalist Remember when "environmentalist" meant?recycling?It's not so simple anymore. Being an environmentalist today calls for a whole new level of greener thinking ? from what you choose at the grocery store to how you commute to work every day.So check out these tips from Nature Conservancy staff and leading environment bloggers on how to make personal, science-based choices to help save the planet. Then tell us your ideas for becoming an everyday environmentalist!Link More About: Nature 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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