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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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Collapse by Jared Diamond |
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If you’re looking for a book to stretch the limits of your mind, read Jared Diamond’s book, “Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed”. This book is incredibly relevant for the green scene because it illustrates past cultures that failed because of their own practices. The message gives you an eerie feeling of familiarity and impending doom. But “Collapse” also leaves readers with hope as Diamond showcases modern societies that fixed their self-imposed problems. |
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College Campuses Drive Green Initiatives |
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EnviroCitizen.org explored initiatives taking place on college campuses to reduce the footprints of these large users of energy and other resources. Here is what we found. |
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Could Oceans be the Solution to Global Warming? |
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Global warming is a huge problem. The implications of global warming are very scary. Scientists predict things like sea levels rising, coastal cities disappearing under water, more extreme weather, droughts, floods and more. |
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D-I-Y: The Earth's Best Friend |
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D-I-Y or "do it yourself" is a broad concept idea that makes anything more eco-friendly. Whether it's washing your car, eating dinner, decorating your home, getting from point A to B or disposing of trash, EnviroCitizen.org has found that if you do it yourself you'll be able to lead a more eco-friendly life and decrease your carbon footprint. |
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Deep Ecology and EcoFeminism |
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In our culture, news is given to us in short, quick, shallow blips. One of the great philosophers of our time, Noam Chomsky, refuses to be interviewed on mainstream news broadcasts because his ideas are so complex that the minute and a half he would be allotted would be insufficient to allow viewers to truly understand his ideas. |
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Do Green Alternatives Really Cost More? |
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If you're wondering if green alternatives cost more than conventional choices, the short answer is NO. It also depends on what kind of costs you're considering. If you're looking at the economic cost of green alternatives, some green choices will cost more. |
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Earth - The Sequel DVD |
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Fred Krupp, the Director of the Environmental Defense Fund, wrote an amazing book, Earth: The Sequel – The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming. |
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Earth Day 2010 |
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, but it symbolizes much more than that. Earth day is a day where citizens around the world pay global respect to the planet they live on. It is a day to contemplate the environment and our individual and collective impact on it. A day to reflect on the growth of knowledge we now have on the issues of climate change and global warming. And a day to consider new possibilities in our homes and daily activities like energy efficiency, sustainabilit |
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Eco Achievers |
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Eco Achievers is one of the best online resources for educating yourself on renewable energy and creating a green energy home. It’s a free service that offers courses designed by professionals. Eco Achievers is dedicated to quality learning and is one of the few learning institutions that meet U.S. Green Building Council Education Provider Program standards. As their website claims, they are “committed to enhancing the ongoing professional development of the green building industry through top-q |
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Ecology Hall of Fame |
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If you’re starting to live more eco-friendly, it’s important to know how the environmental movement began and evolved. More than anything else, it’s inspiring to understand how the actions of these individuals shaped our world. |
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Ecoloical Intelligence by Daniel Goleman |
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“Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Can Buy Can Change Everything,” will change . The author, Daniel Goleman, is a best-selling writer who reveals the hidden costs of what we buy, like the externalized costs that the environment pays for. Goleman also illustrates new market forces that can drive the changes we must make to prevent catastrophe. |
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Emissions Calculator |
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Before the internet, estimating your carbon footprint would be nearly impossible, unless an individual had access to a skilled expert. Today, your carbon footprint can easily be estimated with a quick online search. One of the more relevant calculators is the emissions calculator, which estimates how many pounds of carbon dioxide your life habits emit each year. |
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EnviroCitizen Celebrates "Clean Up The World" |
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Here at Envirocitizen.org, we are always looking for new ways to help and be a major part of a community that provides us all with a cleaner, safer, healthier world. And, with it being September 17th, there is no better opportunity for you to help us in our effort. Every year, from September 17th-19th, is “Clean Up the World” weekend.
Hopefully you don’t stop after this weekend, though. Here at EnviroCitizen we are constantly trying to make the earth a greener place and exhort you to join us |
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Environmental Awareness on Earth Day and Beyond |
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Earth day is rapidly approaching and as our planet ages its need for rejuvenation becomes more apparent. This is the perfect time to renew our vows with recycling, reclaiming, conservation, and utilization of energy-efficient tools. To reacquaint yourself with this terminology go to Envirocitizen.org and browse the glossary of eco-friendly terms section. When combined, these tools have an astounding impact. The current environmental crises, for which we are largely responsible, are taking their |
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Free Green Education |
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Is your bookshelf filled with books on eco-friendly, sustainable living? Is your inbox filled with newsletters on the same subject? Do you have piles of green magazines? And, are you still hungry for more? There are many free green courses offered, both in your local community and online. By taking a free green course, you can broaden your knowledge of environmental issues, and even be able to add it to your resume. These courses are professional and academically backed, so you’ll be getting a t |
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Free Parking Isn't Free |
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You may currently be making choices to reduce your environmental impact on a daily basis. Maybe you drive a fuel-efficient car or even a hybrid vehicle. When you drive that hybrid vehicle, you are definitely reducing your environmental impact. |
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Future Fuels |
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“Future Fuels” is his relatively short (just over a half of an hour) program that is a great instructional tool. Unlike many environmental documentaries, which overwhelm audiences with global problems that make an individual feel like any effort is futile, “Future Fuels: Consumers Guide to Alternative Energy” offers simple and easy ways to conserve energy and save money at home, say “no” to foreign oil, and reduce your carbon footprint. It’s a refreshingly simple environmental program. |
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Get Schooled: Green Real Estate Education |
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Green Real Estate Education offers green building courses to train real estate professionals. Their Real Estate Environmental and Energy Education Certification Series is the one of a kind, offering tools and resources for real estate professionals to better understand energy efficiency, sustainability and green building. |
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Going Beyond the Calculator |
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Carbon footprint calculators are great for many reasons. They can help teach individuals what their daily lifestyle costs the environment, especially as it applies to global warming. A carbon footprint calculator can open the eyes of people who are unaware of how unsustainable their way of life can be. Recent statistics show that the average American emits more than 20 tons of carbon into the atmosphere. |
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Going Green with Grant Money |
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With the green revolution in full swing, there is plenty of grant money out there to make you, your business, or your school green. If you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint or widen your customer base to include the growing number of environmentally conscious consumers, grant money can help make the transition a little easier on your wallet. |
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Gorillas in the Mist |
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Dian Fossey is the kind of women many feminists idolize. She’s regarded by environmentalists and naturalists as the queen of gorillas. Fossey was an amazing person, and “Gorillas in the Mist” tells her story. The movie, starring Sigourney Weaver, was nominated for many awards and received universal praise. |
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Governmental Guidance For Green Business |
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The problem of establishing a credential is the lack of information on the subject. The EPA has the DfE project that helps sectors improve their products or services. After more than a decade of public angst over the environmental issues, there has been little offered as a governmental solution.
In the fall of 2009, President Obama signed Executive Order 13514, which was one of the best outlines for the Green and sustainable businesses. This order was only applicable to governmental agenc |
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Green Contraptions and Will Blow Your Mind |
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There are a lot of very cool green contraptions out there, and they all exhibit the kind of innovation that Americans need to solve environmental problems. One such contraption is the RITI printer. |
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Green Crafts for Children by Ryland Peters |
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“Green Crafts for Children,” by Emma Hardy, is a great book to inspire creativity in any adult or child. In a time of nature-deficit disorder and a growing disconnect between parents and children (thanks to TV, video games, the internet, iPods, and other electronics), this book might just be one of the best things you could do to get in touch with your child, and have fun, too. |
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Green Education Foundation |
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The Green Education Foundation is a new, non-profit organization that promotes and enhances environmental education in schools. Its premise is that children learn more than academics from kindergarten through 12th grade, they also learn societal behavior, ethics, concepts, truths, and attitudes. |
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Green Glossary |
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In a time where “green” and “eco-friendly” are applied to practically every facet of our lives, it’s important to understand what some of these terms really mean. A recent study showed that almost half of recent college graduates were unable to explain the true causes of global warming. Here are the definitions of a few of the most relevant and misunderstood green terms. |
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Green Investing: Eco-friendly Investment Choices |
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At EnviroCitizen.org we support and encourage green investing. We can’t assure that investing in companies that are leading the way to a more energy efficient, sustainable planet will pay off any better than investing in any other companies or in general market indexes like the S&P 500. However, companies working to modernize the woefully inadequate power grid, as well as companies designing and providing renewable, sustainable energy sources will probably be decent bets. With the U.S. an |
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Green IT Training |
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Whether you want to give yourself an edge in a competitive market or you’re looking for a new job and want to improve your skills, there are a wealth of green information technology courses online that offer relevant, effective training. |
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Green Terms |
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In a time where "green" and "eco-friendly" are applied to practically every facet of our lives, it’s important to understand what some of these terms really mean. A recent study showed that almost half of recent college graduates were unable to explain the true causes of global warming. Here are the definitions of a few of the most relevant and misunderstood green terms. |
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