Energy Consumption

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3 Cheap, Simple, Effective Measures to Reduce Resource Consumption

How can you can change your energy impact and consumption of resources without changing your life? Here are 3 easy ways to do so that will be a minor adjustment to your lifestyle.

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U.S. Government Seeks To Limit Federal Energy Use

The U.S. federal government is the single largest energy consumer in a nation that consumes more energy than any other in the world.

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Climate Change - A Planetary SOS

Wondering if climate change is due to human activities or natural process? Discover here up to date facts for energy consumption, livestock production, deforestation, desertification and GREEN TIPS that anybody can do!

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Energy Efficiency Could Save U.S. $1.2 Trillion

A new report finds that the low-hanging fruit of energy efficiency is the "single most promising resource" in pursuing energy affordability and security.

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Microsoft Hohm Application Tracks Energy Use

Microsoft is making it easier than ever to save energy—and money. The Microsoft Hohm application is a web-based service that analyzes data about your home’s energy use and shows you how and where you can save money and energy.

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Obama Changes Lighting Efficiency Standards

Last year in a Newsweek article, President Obama claimed, “I can’t solve global warming because I f—ing changed the light bulbs in my house.” Looks like he’s changed his mind.

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Google PowerMeter Tracks Energy Consumption

Reducing our personal energy consumption seems like a simple and obvious way to limit our contribution to global warming, but it’s not always easy to understand how we’re using and sometimes abusing our power.