California Water Crisis: Water Shortage Looms

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California Water Crisis: Water Shortage Looms

By How to Save The Planet on Friday, September 21st, 2007 | No Comments

Obviously, whenever has a position on an issue there is another side. This is the position of the Association of California Water Agencies | www.acwa.com CALIFORNIA’S WATER: A CRISIS WE CAN’T IGNORE September 2007 Association of California Water Agencies | www.acwa.com FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the Association of California Water Agencies’ new public education [...]

Paper or Plastic? Plastic or Paper? Which is Greener?

By How to Save The Planet on Thursday, September 20th, 2007 | No Comments

EarthTalk, a division of The Environmental Magazine, responds to the question, “paper or plastic?” The best conclusion seems to bring your own grocery bags to checkout Dear EarthTalk: OK, once and for all, which is more environmentally friendly: paper or plastic at the grocery checkout? And didn’t I just hear that San Francisco has banned [...]

Northwest Passage Opening: Is Global Warming Causing Artic Ice To Melt

By How to Save The Planet on Sunday, September 16th, 2007 | No Comments

Arctic ice retreats to new low, possibly opening Northwest Passage PARIS (CP) — Arctic ice coverage has receded to record lows, the European Space Agency said, raising the prospect of greater maritime traffic through the long-sought waterway known as the Northwest Passage. Satellite images this week showed Arctic ice cover fell to the lowest level [...]

Water Conservation: How To Conserve And Save On Outdoor Water Usage

By How to Save The Planet on Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 | No Comments

Landscape with native plants or plants from similar climates, cluster thirsty plants, and use soaker hoses, microsprinklers, and timers to reduce water consumption. Water your yard only before 8 a.m. to reduce evaporation and interference from wind. Save 25 gallons per day Install a smart sprinkler controller. Save 40 gallons per day Use a broom [...]

Water Conservation: How To Conserve And Save On Indoor Water Usage

By How to Save The Planet on Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 | No Comments

Here is how to save on indoor water usage and how you can lower your water consumption. Fix leaky faucets. Check your faucets periodically for drips — a single leaking faucet can waste thousands of gallons of water a year. Save 20 gallons per day. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth or [...]

Stop Phone Pollution: Use The Do Not Call Registry

By How to Save The Planet on Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 | No Comments

What You Should Know About The National Do Not Call Registry The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at [...]

Global Warming: Man-Made or Natural?

By How to Save The Planet on Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 | No Comments

Global Warming: Man-Made or Natural? August 2007S. Fred Singer Professor Emeritus, Environmental SciencesUniversity of Virginia The following is adapted from a lecture delivered on the Hillsdale College campus on June 30, 2007, during a seminar entitled “Economics and the Environment,” sponsored by the Charles R. and Kathleen K. Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence. IN THE [...]

Rolling Blackout: Outage and Generator Preparation Checklist

By How to Save The Planet on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 | No Comments

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) has prepared a rolling blackout check list. Electricity supplies are short in California and rolling blackouts could occur at any time. Here are some things you can do to be prepared. What to do before an Outage 1. KNOW YOUR BUILDING. Identify where your meter room and electric service [...]

Energy Savings Tips: Lower Your Community Peak Energy Demand

By How to Save The Planet on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 | No Comments

Energy Savings Tips: Lower Your Community Peak Energy Demand Here are ways to save energy by lowering your community peak energy demand (sorry, sending your kids to bed at 5pm doesn’t count). These money-saving ideas can help you lower your energy bill by reducing energy consumption in your house or apartment. You can also help [...]

Energy Savings Tips: Replacement Windows & Replacing Windows

By How to Save The Planet on Monday, September 3rd, 2007 | No Comments

Energy Savings Tips: Replacement Windows & Replacing Windows Here are ways to save energy on Replacement Windows – Replacing Windows (sorry, plastic and duct tape doesn’t count). These money-saving ideas can help you lower your energy bill by reducing energy consumption in your house or apartment. You can also help to reduce the demand of [...]

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