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Reducing Carbon Footprints
Personal carbon footprints are a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide an individual emits. By reducing personal carbon footprints people can help stop global warming.
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Cohousing: a Low-Carbon Lifestyle
A New Report Says Americans and Land Developers are Buying in to the Idea of Sharing Space. Cohousing Lets Homeowners Go Green While Getting to Know the Neighbors
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Lower Household Carbon Footprint
Wondering what you can do to stop global warming? The articles in this series are your one-stop guide to reducing your household carbon footprint one room at a time.
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Reducing Marine Engine Pollution
Boaters can make a difference in reducing marine engine emissions. Good management improves fuel economy, reduces carbon loads and lowers pollution caused by boats.
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Benefits of Bike Commuting
As living expenses shoot higher, especially for the oil that Americans in particular rely on for transportation, commuting by bike is worth serious consideration.
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Cheingora, Green Fiber for Handspun Yarn
Cheingora spinning is becoming a widely accepted 'green' project for the dog loving crafter. Spinning is an easily learned skill that with some effort can be mastered.
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Cyclone Nargis is an Opportunity
Many of the most treasured saltwater aquarium species come from the Indo-Pacific, where people's lives have been destroyed by increasingly violent storms.
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Green Parenting Ideas
Reduce your family's carbon footprint and help your children learn about their own power to protect the planet with these green parenting ideas.
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How to Help Reverse Global Warming
A look at how tree planting can sequester carbon and take CO2 out of the atmosphere. Easy ways to alter your lifestyle to help reverse global warming.Practical help.
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King Pacific Lodge Eco Tourism, BC
Princess Royal Island in the Great Bear Rainforest is home to King Pacific Lodge, a top eco tourism destination in BC.
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New Guide to Eco Travel in Ireland
A new ecoescape travel guide to Ireland wants visitors to seek out green and eco-friendly places, to have the most fun and do the least damage on their Irish vacations.
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Responsible Travel in Ethiopia
Trekking in Ethiopia requires adoption of responsible travel principles to maintain the fragile natural environment. Here's how to minimize those carbon footprints.
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San Juan Islands, Traveling Green
Eco-tourists concerned with living green and leaving a small carbon footprint can travel easily as foot passengers on ferries to Washington's San Juan Islands.
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The Eco-Friendly Vacation
Tips for planning a summer vacation that minimizes your use of natural resources and your emissions of greenhouse gases.
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The Green Office; Reducing Paper
Simple Ideas for reducing the use of paper in the workplace; cutting costs, improving efficiency, and being more environmentally friendly.
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Wine Corks or Screw Caps
Wet dog. Moldy cardboard. Bad wine flavors like these can come from the cork. Are the alternatives any better?
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Wine's Environmental Impact
The choices we all make as consumers have an impact on the environment. Will public opinion about global warming change how you enjoy your favorite form of grape juice?
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Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming
Carbon Dioxide levels, largely man made, are increasing the world average temperture. This increase will have a devestating effect on sea levels.
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The Low Carbon Diet
A low carbon diet is a lifestyle choice that involves eating food that is produced as close to home as possible to lessen the impact of pollution produced by transport.
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An Herb Butterfly And Bee Garden
A simple how to guide to create a butterfly garden. Environmentally friendly herb gardening to attract bees and butterflies. Insect pollinators are in serious decline.
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Carbon Offsets and the Environment
What are Carbon Offsets and who are the Carbon Offset providers? Consumers can use the voluntary market in Carbon Offsets to lower their carbon footprint.
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Green Stock Market Investments that Make Money
A look at green and eco friendly stock market investments and how to invest in environmental businesses.
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Sustainable Business Practices
Organizations that pursue green business practices contribute to the social and economic wellbeing of their communities, setting a worthy act to follow.
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Frugal Living Vegetable Gardening
Growing a vegetable garden is a frugal living tip to save money and stretch the home budget. Here are ways to save money when planting a vegetable garden and cooking.
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How to Live Green in Leased or Rented Space
You can't install solar. You can't put in a greywater system. You can't xeriscape. Here are some things you can do to save energy and resources while renting space.
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Living Christmas Trees
Buying or renting a live tree is the best way to preserve the environment and still enjoy a traditional Christmas. Plant in the back yard or donate to a nonprofit group.
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A Leader in Sustainable Tourism
As a leader of luxury class hotels and resorts within the travel and tourism industry, Fairmont was the first to launch a chain-wide environmental program.
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Responsible Luxury Travel Plans
Luxury leisure travel and ecotourism are not mutually exclusive. The tourism industry is catching up to consumer demands for more sustainable, yet comfortable, vacations.
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5 Easy Steps to Go Green
Here are five simple steps to reduce your carbon footprint.
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Carbon Offsets for Continental
Continental Airlines knows that reducing greenhouse gas will fight global warming. It joins with STI to purchase carbon offsets with a goal of being carbon neutral.
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Climate Change in Southeast Asia 1
What will be the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia?
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Denver Fun Facts and Trivia
Denver is hosting the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and the fun facts about Mile-High City include Buffalo Bill, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, beer and Elvis.
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How to Save Money on Fuel Bills
Particularly during the "credit crunch", saving energy in the home is a way of cutting costs as well as reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
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Peace and the Environment
A famous saying in the peace movement is "War is unhealthy for children and other living things." This article focuses on those other living things.
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Reduce Your Paper Footprint
Tips for reducing the amount of paper you buy and the amount you throw away.
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The Menstrual Cup Revolution!
Menstrual Cups actually are not new to the feminine hygiene product market with the first commercial cup appearing in the 1930s.
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Weddings Go Green
More and more eco-conscious couples are choosing to plan a "green" or eco-friendly wedding reception. Find out how to apply this in the food and drink areas.
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Western Europe railways team up
Seven railways in Western Europe have partnered to streamline their operations, lower prices and go up against the discount airlines.
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2010 Vancouver Olympics Sustainability Star Jury
Big names from industry and government form the Sustainability Star jury for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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Cheap Rail Tickets Direct to Paris
New Eurostar terminal and British rail network deal means fast times and cheap prices to Paris and Brussels from UK cities like Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool.
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Electric Bikes: Energy and Money Savers
Electric bikes now come in many models and styles and provide an inexpensive mode of transportation for short hops around town for errands, commuting to work or fun.
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Ethical Fashion - Eco-Underwear
Going organic no longer means granny knickers and Bridget Jones- type pants, but pretty and practical underwear and lingerie with sexy frills and ruffles.
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Fair Trade and Ethical Shopping
Given the environmental impact of shipping products around the world, is the most ethical choice always to buy locally?
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Go Green - Buy Local
There is a growing demand for organic and local produce in Britain but it's not always cheap or readily available. Follow this guide to get the green goods you want.
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Green Luxury Packages at Fairmont
Fairmont resorts and hotels are known for their luxury accommodations and amenities. Now eco-friendly travel deals make the brand known for greening the tourism industry.
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Live Earth and the Green Paradox
On 7 July 2007, 150 acts, headlined by Madonna, performed on 7continents as part of Live Earth to raise environmental awareness. The UK press was not convinced.
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Responsible Travel
More people than ever are choosing eco-friendly and culturally aware trips. Find out how to plan a holiday responsibly with this eco travel guide.
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Zipcars for College Students
At many schools in the United States and Canada, students can rent Zipcars by the hour or by the day - thus reducing the need for privately-owned vehicles on campus.
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Eco-Friendly Fashion Trends
Fashion's hottest trends can be sustainable as well as stylish. Creating a fashionable, organic wardrobe is one of the most eco-friendly (and trendy) steps you can take.
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Getting Started on That Troublesome Essay
Writers who have an essay topic but are struggling to begin writing their paper will likely find the following techniques helpful.
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