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Thanks to Al Gore’s new movie, as well as rising prices at the fuel pump and rising temperatures everywhere, the idea of becoming “green” is beginning to gain popularity. Auto makers are beginning to make more efficient vehicles (at least the automakers outside of Detroit). Environmental consciousness is beginning to meld with marketing. But what exactly does it mean to go green?
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Green living experiment #1 – Changing a light-bulb

Consistent with my earlier post, I am working to reduce the overall power consumption in my apartment and, ultimately, reduce my carbon (and sulfur) emissions. My first attempt in doing so is to change my light-bulbs from standard incandescent bulbs to compact florescent light-bulbs (CFLs). I think my overall power reduction is impressive, and I’m anxious to see the results.
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