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How Arctic Temperatures are Explaining Global Warming |
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If you look at a graph that depicts the average Arctic temperature over the past 2,000 years, you'll see a line that slowly declines as it moves to the right, implying that from 0 C.E. (common era) to about 1900, the average Arctic temperature was slowly declining by about a half of one degree Celsius or about one degree Fahrenheit. |
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An Inconvenient Truth |
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It seems like everyone has seen the movie, “An Inconvenient Truth,” however it’s apparent there are still people out there who haven’t seen the film. One woman was quoted saying, “What is it about? It sounds like it’s about war. Are we going to war?” In a way, yes, we are going to war, but it’s not the typical war with soldiers, battlefields, and guns. It’s a war against time, a war against ourselves. |
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver |
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Barbara Kingsolver is a bestselling author who has won many literary awards and been featured on Oprah’s Book Club selection. Kingsolver was previously known for her book, “The Poisonwood Bible,” but her newest work, “Animal Vegetable Miracle,” is quickly changing that. |
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Beyond Growth by Herman Daly |
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Environmentalists and economists don't always see eye-to-eye. Economists view environmentalists as an obstacle to growth and profit, while environmentalists view economists as an obstacle to the protection of the environment and sustainability. |
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Biophilia by E.O. Wilson |
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If you’re tired of using “green” and “eco-fill-in-the-blank,” consider going deeper into environmentalism and switch to “biophilia.” For anyone who enjoys picking apart a word, its definition is clear: a love of living things. |
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Business Checklist for Going Green |
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If you own a business, there are many things that you can do to make your business greener, even if your products aren’t necessarily eco-friendly or environmentally minded. |
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Carbon Footprint Calculators |
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A quick online search will yield many calculators of carbon footprints, which are the total amount of carbon emissions (or, in some cases, amount of greenhouse gas) created by an individual, household, organization, event, or product. |
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Carbon Footprint Calculators are Not All Created Equal |
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In recent years, carbon footprint calculators have become incredibly popular. Basically, you answer a series of questions and then upon completion of the questionnaire, you are given a number, usually in the form of how many pounds of carbon dioxide emissions you are responsible for every year. |
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Carbon Offsetting Air Travel |
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Whether you’re taking a much-needed family vacation, a honeymoon, or a business trip, you can make your vacation more eco-friendly. For starters, consider vacationing at a resort that uses renewable energy, such as solar or wind, to power its facility. Other resorts that claim they are green also implement other steps to reduce their carbon footprint (and yours, if you stay there) and protect the native ecosystem. |
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Children's Checklist for Going Green |
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If you're a parent and want your children to live a green life, there are lots of things you can do to make their environments greener, like using green cleaning products to clean their rooms and toys. Companies like Seventh Generation, Method, and Mrs. Meyers all make green cleaning products, or you can make your own cleaning solutions with vinegar or baking soda. |
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