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Direct Trade Coffee

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-	In addition to [http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Fair_Trade_Coffee fair trade], direct trade has emerged as an alternative contender for the “ethical coffee” market. Direct trade coffee is similar to fair trade insofar as it seeks to provide a fair price for small farmers and encourage them to develop sustainable, ecologically responsible practices. As does fair trade, direct trade eliminates advantages that “middlemen” have over farmers in the traditional coffee market.	+	In addition to [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58:fair-trade-coffee-globalization-free-trade&catid=36:fairtrade&Itemid=73 Fair Trade], direct trade has emerged as an alternative contender for the “ethical coffee” market. Direct trade coffee is similar to fair trade insofar as it seeks to provide a fair price for small farmers and encourage them to develop sustainable, ecologically responsible practices. As does fair trade, direct trade eliminates advantages that “middlemen” have over farmers in the traditional coffee market.

	==What Is Direct Trade?==		==What Is Direct Trade?==

Fair Trade Coffee

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Criticisms of Fair Trade Coffee:

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	This problem is related to a third criticism of fair trade, namely, that it is too costly. According to the 2006 certification [http://www.transfairusa.org/content/resources/faq-advanced.php#fees fee schedule] (the most recent published on the Transfair USA website), coffee roasters pay 10 cents per pound for certification of fair trade coffee. Producers pay $2500 to $10000, depending on the size of their organization, to cover costs for inspection and certification, with discounts of up to 35% for very small groups and a 10% discount for groups that are already certified organic. These producer fees were not charged until 2004, but became necessary as applications for certification increased and FLO saw a need for more frequent inspection. Consumers are sometimes disillusioned to learn that the entire amount they are paying for the fair trade label is not going to farmers. However, it is not possible to offer frequent and reliable inspection of remote farms without incurring costs.		This problem is related to a third criticism of fair trade, namely, that it is too costly. According to the 2006 certification [http://www.transfairusa.org/content/resources/faq-advanced.php#fees fee schedule] (the most recent published on the Transfair USA website), coffee roasters pay 10 cents per pound for certification of fair trade coffee. Producers pay $2500 to $10000, depending on the size of their organization, to cover costs for inspection and certification, with discounts of up to 35% for very small groups and a 10% discount for groups that are already certified organic. These producer fees were not charged until 2004, but became necessary as applications for certification increased and FLO saw a need for more frequent inspection. Consumers are sometimes disillusioned to learn that the entire amount they are paying for the fair trade label is not going to farmers. However, it is not possible to offer frequent and reliable inspection of remote farms without incurring costs.

-	[http://greenlagirl.com/2006/06/19/an-intelligentsia-email/ Geoff Watts], the Director of Coffee and Green Coffee Purchaser for Intelligentsia Coffee, points out that without the burden of certification costs, specialty coffee roasters can buy directly from farmers and pay them a higher price than that offered by fair trade. We will consider this “direct trade” alternative in more detail in our next article. At this point, let’s acknowledge that fair trade is faced with the ongoing problem of balancing opposing demands to maintain the reliability of its certification label on the one hand and to keep certification costs down on the other.	+	[http://greenlagirl.com/2006/06/19/an-intelligentsia-email/ Geoff Watts], the Director of Coffee and Green Coffee Purchaser for Intelligentsia Coffee, points out that without the burden of certification costs, specialty coffee roasters can buy directly from farmers and pay them a higher price than that offered by fair trade. An article entitled, [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59:fair-trade-direct-coffee-global-free-globalization&catid=36:fairtrade&Itemid=73 "What Is Direct Trade Coffee?"] considers this perspective in more detail. At this point, let’s acknowledge that fair trade is faced with the ongoing problem of balancing opposing demands to maintain the reliability of its certification label on the one hand and to keep certification costs down on the other.

	Watts makes a fourth criticism of certification programs like fair trade—that they lack flexibility and fail to reward coffee quality. He argues that the fair trade model works well for entry-level specialty coffees and attracting large retailers to the “ethical coffee” fold, but that it fails to pay farmers a premium price for higher quality coffees capable of fetching $20 or more per pound on the retail market. In this respect, he believes that direct trade roasters are better than fair trade at cultivating relationships with specialty farmers and helping them to produce high quality coffee for which they will receive a price 25% or higher than that offered by fair trade. Again, we will consider the merits of the direct trade alternative in our next article.		Watts makes a fourth criticism of certification programs like fair trade—that they lack flexibility and fail to reward coffee quality. He argues that the fair trade model works well for entry-level specialty coffees and attracting large retailers to the “ethical coffee” fold, but that it fails to pay farmers a premium price for higher quality coffees capable of fetching $20 or more per pound on the retail market. In this respect, he believes that direct trade roasters are better than fair trade at cultivating relationships with specialty farmers and helping them to produce high quality coffee for which they will receive a price 25% or higher than that offered by fair trade. Again, we will consider the merits of the direct trade alternative in our next article.
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	This article, originally entitled [http://blog.webuyitgreen.com/2008/07/27/fair-trade-coffee.aspx Fair Trade Coffee], is reprinted here with permission of the author.		This article, originally entitled [http://blog.webuyitgreen.com/2008/07/27/fair-trade-coffee.aspx Fair Trade Coffee], is reprinted here with permission of the author.
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How to Buy a Green Product

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	"I’ve heard some people say that bamboo clothing is good for the environment, but others say that it isn’t because of the chemicals used to produce it? Who is right?”		"I’ve heard some people say that bamboo clothing is good for the environment, but others say that it isn’t because of the chemicals used to produce it? Who is right?”

-	“I’ve heard a lot about '[http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Greenwash greenwashing]' lately. How do I know when I can trust a label that says a product is better for the environment?”	+	“I’ve heard a lot about '[http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64:green-greenwashing-products-business-buy-purchase&catid=35:green&Itemid=73 greenwashing]' lately. How do I know when I can trust a label that says a product is better for the environment?”

	Although many consumers have now decided that they want to go green, they are finding that it can be complicated. Intelligent green consumption takes more than good will alone. It also requires reliable information and resources. Here are a few tips.		Although many consumers have now decided that they want to go green, they are finding that it can be complicated. Intelligent green consumption takes more than good will alone. It also requires reliable information and resources. Here are a few tips.
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	''Don’t expect the government to solve this problem any time soon.''		''Don’t expect the government to solve this problem any time soon.''

-	There are important government resources that can help, but they are limited. The [http://green.wikia.com/wiki/FTC_Regulation_of_Greenwashing#Limitations_of_FTC_Regulation FTC regulates environmental advertising] and does have the power to take action against companies that promote their products in an unfair or deceptive manner. The Commission requires that advertisers make specific and clear claims about what makes their products “eco-friendly,” and companies must be able to substantiate such claims through reliable evidence. However, the reality is that the FTC has not, and perhaps cannot, keep pace with sophisticated forms of greenwashing, which can leave the consumer with the misleading impression that one particular product is better for the environment than competing products. Although the green guides are undergoing revision in 2008, it is likely that FTC enforcement will continue to be limited to only a small percentage of the most egregious forms of greenwashing.	+	There are important government resources that can help, but they are limited. The [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:regulation-greenwashing-ftc-green-products-buy-purchase-consumer-business-advertising-marketing&catid=35:green&Itemid=73 FTC regulates environmental advertising] and does have the power to take action against companies that promote their products in an unfair or deceptive manner. The Commission requires that advertisers make specific and clear claims about what makes their products “eco-friendly,” and companies must be able to substantiate such claims through reliable evidence. However, the reality is that the FTC has not, and perhaps cannot, keep pace with sophisticated forms of greenwashing, which can leave the consumer with the misleading impression that one particular product is better for the environment than competing products. Although the green guides are undergoing revision in 2008, it is likely that FTC enforcement will continue to be limited to only a small percentage of the most egregious forms of greenwashing.

	''Certification can help.''		''Certification can help.''

-	There are a growing number of reliable [http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Certification_of_Green_Products certification programs] that can help you to identify green businesses and products that embrace leading standards for creating a sustainable environment. Certification programs that promote the highest standards use criteria for “green” that are created by a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, government, and consumer groups. They are buffered from conflicts of interest, and do a life cycle assessment of the environmental impact of the products they certify, meaning that they measure the impact of the product from its inception and manufacture through its use to its disposal. Be aware that there are many good small green merchants who cannot reasonably afford the steep price of top flight life cycle assessment certification.	+	There are a growing number of reliable [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63:greenwashing-green-products-business-certification-buy-purchase&catid=35:green&Itemid=73 certification programs] that can help you to identify green businesses and products that embrace leading standards for creating a sustainable environment. Certification programs that promote the highest standards use criteria for “green” that are created by a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, government, and consumer groups. They are buffered from conflicts of interest, and do a life cycle assessment of the environmental impact of the products they certify, meaning that they measure the impact of the product from its inception and manufacture through its use to its disposal. Be aware that there are many good small green merchants who cannot reasonably afford the steep price of top flight life cycle assessment certification.

	Some reputable certifications to look for include [http://www.ecologo.org/en/ EcoLogo], [http://www.greenseal.org/ Green Seal], [http://www.mbdc.com/c2c/ MBDC cradle to cradel], [http://mts.sustainableproducts.com/excutivesummary.html SMART certification by MTS], [http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19 LEED], [http://www.greenguard.org/ Green Guard], [http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateA&navID=NationalOrganicProgram&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPNationalOrganicProgramHome&acct=nop USDA organic], [http://www.energystar.gov/ Energy Star], [http://www.transfairusa.org/ Transfair USA], [http://www.green-e.org/ Green-e], [http://www.fscus.org/ FSC] (Forest Stewardship Council), [http://www.epeat.net/ EPEAT], [http://www.healthychild.org/ Healthy Child Healthy World]. Although it does not certify products, [http://www.coopamerica.org/ Co-op America]provides a screening process to assure that member businesses listed in its directory meet criteria for environmental and social responsibility in sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing products. Similarly, although it does not certify products, the [http://www.fairtradefederation.org/ Fair Trade Federation] screens member businesses according to whether they adhere to fair trade principles.		Some reputable certifications to look for include [http://www.ecologo.org/en/ EcoLogo], [http://www.greenseal.org/ Green Seal], [http://www.mbdc.com/c2c/ MBDC cradle to cradel], [http://mts.sustainableproducts.com/excutivesummary.html SMART certification by MTS], [http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19 LEED], [http://www.greenguard.org/ Green Guard], [http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams.fetchTemplateData.do?template=TemplateA&navID=NationalOrganicProgram&leftNav=NationalOrganicProgram&page=NOPNationalOrganicProgramHome&acct=nop USDA organic], [http://www.energystar.gov/ Energy Star], [http://www.transfairusa.org/ Transfair USA], [http://www.green-e.org/ Green-e], [http://www.fscus.org/ FSC] (Forest Stewardship Council), [http://www.epeat.net/ EPEAT], [http://www.healthychild.org/ Healthy Child Healthy World]. Although it does not certify products, [http://www.coopamerica.org/ Co-op America]provides a screening process to assure that member businesses listed in its directory meet criteria for environmental and social responsibility in sourcing, manufacturing, and marketing products. Similarly, although it does not certify products, the [http://www.fairtradefederation.org/ Fair Trade Federation] screens member businesses according to whether they adhere to fair trade principles.

Greenwash

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Resources for Combating Greenwashing:

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	==Resources for Combating Greenwashing==		==Resources for Combating Greenwashing==

-	''Certification'': One resource that can help consumers to combat greenwashing is certification. There are a number of highly reputable programs that certify particular products as beneficial to the environment. [http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Certification_of_Green_Products Certification] programs vary in terms of cost as well as the level of assurance they can provide. Some are very reliable, but others are little more than sophisticated examples of the very greenwashing they claim to be preventing. Therefore, it is important to know which certification programs are reliable and why.	+	''Certification'': One resource that can help consumers to combat greenwashing is certification. There are a number of highly reputable programs that certify particular products as beneficial to the environment. [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63:greenwashing-green-products-business-certification-buy-purchase&catid=35:green&Itemid=73 Certification] programs vary in terms of cost as well as the level of assurance they can provide. Some are very reliable, but others are little more than sophisticated examples of the very greenwashing they claim to be preventing. Therefore, it is important to know which certification programs are reliable and why.

-	''FTC Regulation'': In addition to certification programs, [http://green.wikia.com/wiki/FTC_Regulation_of_Greenwashing#Limitations_of_FTC_Regulation government regulation] provides the consumer some degree of protection against greenwashing. In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission is the primary source for consumer protection against deceptive advertising and provides guides for environmental marketing claims. The FTC is authorized to “bring law enforcement actions against false or misleading marketing claims.”<sup>2</sup> Although the Green Guides are intended as guidelines for voluntary compliance and do not themselves have “the force and effect of law,” the FTC can bring action against a company if the Commission believes it has violated prohibitions against unfair or deceptive practices.<sup>3</sup> The process for filing a complaint against a company is fairly simple and straightforward. The Commission provides a form to complete and submit, which takes about five minutes.	+	''FTC Regulation'': In addition to certification programs, [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:regulation-greenwashing-ftc-green-products-buy-purchase-consumer-business-advertising-marketing&catid=35:green&Itemid=73 government regulation] provides the consumer some degree of protection against greenwashing. In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission is the primary source for consumer protection against deceptive advertising and provides guides for environmental marketing claims. The FTC is authorized to “bring law enforcement actions against false or misleading marketing claims.”<sup>2</sup> Although the Green Guides are intended as guidelines for voluntary compliance and do not themselves have “the force and effect of law,” the FTC can bring action against a company if the Commission believes it has violated prohibitions against unfair or deceptive practices.<sup>3</sup> The process for filing a complaint against a company is fairly simple and straightforward. The Commission provides a form to complete and submit, which takes about five minutes.

-	However, the degree of protection afforded by FTC regulation is limited in two respects. First, regulatory guidelines provided by the Commission have not been used to prevent the more subtle and common forms of greenwashing. Secondly, FTC actions against greenwashing have been rare compared to the number of cases that occur. The FTC has been reviewing its Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing claims over the past several months and promises a revised version of the green guides better equipped to protect growing consumer interest in buying green products.	+	However, the degree of protection afforded by FTC regulation is limited in two respects. First, regulatory guidelines provided by the Commission have not been used to prevent the more subtle and common forms of greenwashing. Secondly, FTC actions against greenwashing have been rare compared to the number of cases that occur. The FTC has been reviewing its Green Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing claims over the past several months and promises a revised version of the green guides better equipped to protect growing consumer interest in buying green products.

-	''Online Consumer Information Resources'': There are also a number of [http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Consumer_Resources_for_Buying_Green_Products online resources] designed to provide information that will help consumers identify and combat greenwashing. These include a wide range of sites that 1) provide blogs, news, and research related to greenwashing, 2) allow consumers to research the environmental track record of particular businesses, 3) provide information about the environmental and health impact of particular products, or 4)enable consumers to review, question, and comment on particular green advertisements.	+	''Online Consumer Information Resources'': There are also a number of [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62:green-products-consumer-business-greenwashing-buy-purchase&catid=35:green&Itemid=73 online resources] designed to provide information that will help consumers identify and combat greenwashing. These include a wide range of sites that 1) provide blogs, news, and research related to greenwashing, 2) allow consumers to research the environmental track record of particular businesses, 3) provide information about the environmental and health impact of particular products, or 4)enable consumers to review, question, and comment on particular green advertisements.

-	<sup>1</sup>These examples and resources were contributed by consumers who participate on a number of green forums and by merchants who belong to the [http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/greenpages/ Co-op America business network]. They originally appeared in a publication entitled [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64:green-greenwashing-products-business-buy-purchase&catid=35:green Green Buyer Beware] and are reprinted here with permission of the author.	+	<sup>1</sup>These examples and resources were contributed by consumers who participate on a number of green forums and by merchants who belong to the [http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/greenpages/ Co-op America business network]. They originally appeared in a publication entitled [http://www.webuyitgreen.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64:green-greenwashing-products-business-buy-purchase&catid=35:green Green Buyer Beware] and are reprinted here with permission of the author.

	<sup>2</sup>Federal Trade Commission, Complying with the Environmental Marketing Guides, 1. Retrieved June 24, 2008.		<sup>2</sup>Federal Trade Commission, Complying with the Environmental Marketing Guides, 1. Retrieved June 24, 2008.

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DIRECT USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY:

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	The direct use of hot water as an energy source has been happening since ancient times. The Romans, Chinese, and Native Americans used hot mineral springs for bathing, cooking and heating. Today, many hot springs are still used for bathing, and many people believe the hot, mineral-rich waters have natural healing powers.		The direct use of hot water as an energy source has been happening since ancient times. The Romans, Chinese, and Native Americans used hot mineral springs for bathing, cooking and heating. Today, many hot springs are still used for bathing, and many people believe the hot, mineral-rich waters have natural healing powers.

-	After bathing, the most common direct use of geothermal energy is for heating buildings through district heating systems. Hot water near the earth's surface can be piped directly into buildings and industries for heat. A district heating system provides heat for 95 percent of the buildings in Reykjavik, Iceland. Examples of other direct uses include: growing crops, and drying lumber, fruits, and vegetables. nnnnnnkkkkkkkkfjsifhhkjhkjhjkbk	+	After bathing, the most common direct use of geothermal energy is for heating buildings through district heating systems. Hot water near the earth's surface can be piped directly into buildings and industries for heat. A district heating system provides heat for 95 percent of the buildings in Reykjavik, Iceland. Examples of other direct uses include: growing crops, and drying lumber, fruits, and vegetables. nnnnnnkkkkkkkkfjsifhhkjhkjhjkbk   fuck u

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How to reduce your carbon footprint

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	#'''Reduce the need to copy and print. When you need to, copy and print on both sides of the paper'''		#'''Reduce the need to copy and print. When you need to, copy and print on both sides of the paper'''
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	#'''Buy food from the bulk bins at your local health food store'''. Most food in those stores is more expensive but the bulk bins and bulk spices are often cheaper than grocery store equivalents and use less packaging. Bring your own reusable jars or other containers.		#'''Buy food from the bulk bins at your local health food store'''. Most food in those stores is more expensive but the bulk bins and bulk spices are often cheaper than grocery store equivalents and use less packaging. Bring your own reusable jars or other containers.
	#'''Be particular about the fish you eat'''. Many fish are over harvested or their capture has negative impacts on ocean ecosystems. In addition, some species of seafood pose health risks due to heavy metals and toxins that have built up in their systems. [[How To Choose the Right Seafood \|Choose seafood that is both sustainable and healthy.]]		#'''Be particular about the fish you eat'''. Many fish are over harvested or their capture has negative impacts on ocean ecosystems. In addition, some species of seafood pose health risks due to heavy metals and toxins that have built up in their systems. [[How To Choose the Right Seafood \|Choose seafood that is both sustainable and healthy.]]
-	#'''Vegetarian cookbooks'''	+	#'''Vegetarian cookbooks'''  are a great place to begin exploring meat-free options such as textured vegetable protein. Some good choices for those new to meat-free eating include: ''Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day'' by the Moosewood Collective, ''How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food'' by Mark Bittman, and ''The Enchanted Broccoli Forest'' by Mollie Katzen.
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Energy:

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	==Energy==		==Energy==
-	Solar Panels get energy from the sun, a renewable source much cleaner than standard electrcity and also is smaller than wind turbines.	+	Solar Panels get energy from the sun, a renewable source much cleaner than standard electrcity and also is smaller than wind turbines. these are sustainable.
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How to reduce your carbon footprint

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In Your House:

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-	# '''Install a Power Factor Optimizer''' This reduces the operating costs of ALL motors in your home by having them run more eficiantly, while giving them a longer lifespan before needing to be replaced. - [http://www.SaveOnElectricNow.com Click here for more information]	+	# '''Install a Power Factor Optimizer''' This reduces the operating costs of ALL motors in your home by having them run more efficiently, while giving them a longer lifespan before needing to be replaced. - [http://www.SaveOnElectricNow.com Click here for more information]
	# '''Don't use the dryer.''' Whether electric or gas, less use of any energy to heat air to dry your laundry is less energy consumed. Certainly don't dry towels, as they contain a lot of water, and naturally dry by design.		# '''Don't use the dryer.''' Whether electric or gas, less use of any energy to heat air to dry your laundry is less energy consumed. Certainly don't dry towels, as they contain a lot of water, and naturally dry by design.
	# '''Wash clothes with cold water''', hang dry your laundry rather than putting it in the dryer when it's warm outside. Clean the lint filter in the dryer every time.		# '''Wash clothes with cold water''', hang dry your laundry rather than putting it in the dryer when it's warm outside. Clean the lint filter in the dryer every time.
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How to reduce your carbon footprint

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	# '''Install a Power Factor Optimizer''' This reduces the operating costs of ALL motors in your home by having them run more eficiantly, while giving them a longer lifespan before needing to be replaced. - [http://www.SaveOnElectricNow.com Click here for more information]		# '''Install a Power Factor Optimizer''' This reduces the operating costs of ALL motors in your home by having them run more eficiantly, while giving them a longer lifespan before needing to be replaced. - [http://www.SaveOnElectricNow.com Click here for more information]

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	::Hi D. Wardle, Thanks for the message and the offer. I will definitely work to incorporate this into our wiki here. Do you have other articles or suggestions you would like to contribute? Cheers, [[User:Sarah Manley\|Sarah]]<staff /> ([[User talk:Sarah Manley\|talk]] 18:53, November 17, 2009 (UTC)		::Hi D. Wardle, Thanks for the message and the offer. I will definitely work to incorporate this into our wiki here. Do you have other articles or suggestions you would like to contribute? Cheers, [[User:Sarah Manley\|Sarah]]<staff /> ([[User talk:Sarah Manley\|talk]] 18:53, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
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	Stop/Start hybrids are not true hybrids since electricity from the battery is not used to propel the vehicle. However, the Stop/Start feature is an important, energy-saving building block used in hybrid vehicles.		Stop/Start hybrids are not true hybrids since electricity from the battery is not used to propel the vehicle. However, the Stop/Start feature is an important, energy-saving building block used in hybrid vehicles.

-	Stop/Start technology conserves energy by shutting off the gasoline engine when the vehicle is at rest, such as at a traffic light, and automatically re-starting it when the driver pushes the gas pedal to go forward. MAGIC MOUTAN!	+	Stop/Start technology conserves energy by shutting off the gasoline engine when the vehicle is at rest, such as at a traffic light, and automatically re-starting it when the driver pushes the gas pedal to go forward.

	==Buy a hybrid car?==		==Buy a hybrid car?==

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Renewable Energy

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Renewable Energy Initiatives:

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	==[[Wind energy]]==		==[[Wind energy]]==
-	The sun's heat also drives the winds, whose energy is captured with wind turbines. Then, the winds and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapor turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured using hydropower.	+	The sun's heat also drives the winds, whose energy is captured with wind turbines. Then, the winds and the sun's heat cause water to evaporate. When this water vapor turns into rain or snow and flows downhill into rivers or streams, its energy can be captured using hydropower.   WELL DUH SUN POWER AND HYDRO (duh)

	==[[Biomass energy]]==		==[[Biomass energy]]==
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	==Ocean==		==Ocean==
-	The ocean can produce [[thermal energy]] from the sun's heat and mechanical energy from the tides and waves. NREL does not conduct research in ocean thermal energy or ocean mechanical energy. See the U.S. Department of Energy's Consumer Guide Web site for basic information ocean energy.	+	The ocean can produce [[thermal energy]] from the sun's heat and mechanical energy from the tides and waves. NREL does not conduct research in ocean thermal energy or ocean mechanical energy. See the U.S. Department of Energy's Consumer Guide Web site for basic information ocean energy in hell.

	==[[Hydro electricity]]==		==[[Hydro electricity]]==
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	- [http://www.sunlight-direct.com/products.html Hybrid Solar Lighting]- florescent bulbs serve as back up for Solar lighting.		- [http://www.sunlight-direct.com/products.html Hybrid Solar Lighting]- florescent bulbs serve as back up for Solar lighting.

-	==Renewable Energy Initiatives==	+	==ONLY ONCE Energy Initiatives==
	Investment in and use of renewable energy has been encouraged with a range of State and Federal Government incentives, including the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005), which was signed into law by President Bush on August 8, 2005. The following are the major types of initiatives that encourage renewable energy:		Investment in and use of renewable energy has been encouraged with a range of State and Federal Government incentives, including the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005), which was signed into law by President Bush on August 8, 2005. The following are the major types of initiatives that encourage renewable energy:

-	Federal Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) – The PTC is an inflation-adjusted tax credit for electricity produced from qualifying renewable energy sources or technologies. EPACT 2005 expanded the types of qualifying sources and systems.	+	Federal Renewable Energy paesipattion Tax Credit (PTC) – The PTC is an inflation-adjusted tax credit for electricity produced from qualifying renewable energy sources or technologies. EPACT 2005 expanded the types of qualifying sources and systems.

	Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and State Mandates – An RPS is a requirement that a percentage of electric power generation or sales come from renewable energy. Some States have specific mandates for power generation from renewable energy. Twenty-one States have now established an RPS or State mandate.		Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and State Mandates – An RPS is a requirement that a percentage of electric power generation or sales come from renewable energy. Some States have specific mandates for power generation from renewable energy. Twenty-one States have now established an RPS or State mandate.

-	Green Power Programs – U.S. consumers in many States can purchase electricity generated by renewable energy resources, termed “Green Power.” There are over 500 electric utilities in 34 States now offering green power to their customers. Most of these programs sell power produced by new wind and landfill gas-to-energy projects.	+	Green Power Programs – U.S. consumers in many States can purchase electricity generated by renewable energy resources, termed “Green Power.” There are over 100 electric utilities in 21 States now offering green power to their customers. Most of these programs sell power produced by new wind and landfill gas-to-energy projects.

	State Financial Incentives – Many States subsidize the installation of renewable energy equipment through a variety of measures. For example, in California, a State “buy-down” program for PV equipment has greatly increased the number and size of PV systems installed on houses and buildings.		State Financial Incentives – Many States subsidize the installation of renewable energy equipment through a variety of measures. For example, in California, a State “buy-down” program for PV equipment has greatly increased the number and size of PV systems installed on houses and buildings.
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	Net Metering Statutes – Net metering allows electric utility customers to install grid-connected renewable energy systems on their property and get credit for the amount of excess electricity the systems produce. Thirty-five States and the District of Columbia had State-wide net metering statutes in 2004. EPACT 2005 requires electric utilities, nationwide, to offer their customers net metering service upon request by 2008.		Net Metering Statutes – Net metering allows electric utility customers to install grid-connected renewable energy systems on their property and get credit for the amount of excess electricity the systems produce. Thirty-five States and the District of Columbia had State-wide net metering statutes in 2004. EPACT 2005 requires electric utilities, nationwide, to offer their customers net metering service upon request by 2008.

-	Federal Tax Credit for Solar Energy Systems – EPACT 2005 established a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of solar electric and hot water systems, not to exceed $2,000, for systems installed in 2006 and 2007.	+	Federal Tax Credit of baby jesus – EPACT 2005 established a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of solar electric and hot water systems, not to exceed $2,000, for systems installed in 2006 and 2007.
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-	Ethanol Use and Production – The Federal Government has required the use of oxygenates in gasoline for certain regions of the United States to reduce air pollution from vehicles, and ethanol is the most popular oxygenate. EPACT 2005 will eliminate the oxygenate requirement in early 2006, but phase in a national renewable fuels standard. This will require that 4 billion gallons of renewable fuel be produced in 2006 and increase to 8 billion gallons in 2012. It is expected that most of this fuel will be ethanol.

		+	Ethanol Use and Production – The Federal Government has required the use of oxygenates in gasoline for certain regions of the United States to reduce air pollution from vehicles, and ethanol is the most popular oxygenate. EPACT 2005 will eliminate the oxygenate requirement in early 2006, but phase in a national renewable fuels standard. This will require that 4 billion gallons of renewable fuel be produced in 2006 and increase to 8 billion gallons in 2012. It is expected that most of this fuel will be ethanol.

	==Sources & External Resources==		==Sources & External Resources==

Hybrid cars

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Stop/Start Hybrids:

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	Stop/Start hybrids are not true hybrids since electricity from the battery is not used to propel the vehicle. However, the Stop/Start feature is an important, energy-saving building block used in hybrid vehicles.		Stop/Start hybrids are not true hybrids since electricity from the battery is not used to propel the vehicle. However, the Stop/Start feature is an important, energy-saving building block used in hybrid vehicles.

-	Stop/Start technology conserves energy by shutting off the gasoline engine when the vehicle is at rest, such as at a traffic light, and automatically re-starting it when the driver pushes the gas pedal to go forward.	+	Stop/Start technology conserves energy by shutting off the gasoline engine when the vehicle is at rest, such as at a traffic light, and automatically re-starting it when the driver pushes the gas pedal to go forward. MAGIC MOUTAN!

	==Buy a hybrid car?==		==Buy a hybrid car?==

Geothermal energy

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USES OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY:

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	#Direct Use and District Heating Systems which use hot water from springs or reservoirs near the surface.		#Direct Use and District Heating Systems which use hot water from springs or reservoirs near the surface.
	#Electricity generation in a power plant requires water or steam at very high temperature (300 to 700 degrees Fahrenheit). Geothermal power plants are generally built where geothermal reservoirs are located within a mile or two of the surface.		#Electricity generation in a power plant requires water or steam at very high temperature (300 to 700 degrees Fahrenheit). Geothermal power plants are generally built where geothermal reservoirs are located within a mile or two of the surface.
-	#Geothermal heat pumps use stable ground or water temperatures near the earth's surface to control building temperatures above ground.	+	#Geothermal heat pumps use stable ground or water temperatures near the earth's surface to control building temperatures above ground. Or you cold look up you butt.

	==DIRECT USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY==		==DIRECT USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY==
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	* Dry steam plants - use steam piped directly from a geothermal reservoir to turn the generator turbines. The first geothermal power plant was built in 1904 in Tuscany, Italy at a place where natural steam was erupting from the earth.		* Dry steam plants - use steam piped directly from a geothermal reservoir to turn the generator turbines. The first geothermal power plant was built in 1904 in Tuscany, Italy at a place where natural steam was erupting from the earth.
	* Flash steam plants - take high-pressure hot water from deep inside the earth and convert it to steam to drive the generator turbines. When the steam cools, it condenses to water and is injected back into the ground to be used over and over again. Most geothermal power plants are flash plants.		* Flash steam plants - take high-pressure hot water from deep inside the earth and convert it to steam to drive the generator turbines. When the steam cools, it condenses to water and is injected back into the ground to be used over and over again. Most geothermal power plants are flash plants.
-	* Binary power plants - transfer the heat from geothermal hot water to another liquid. The heat causes the second liquid to turn to steam which is used to drive a generator turbine.	+	* Binary power plants - transfer the heat from geothermal hot water to another liquid. The heat causes the second liquid to turn to steam which is used to drive a generator turbine. Geothermal smokeing is also so qwite awesome.

	==GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS==		==GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS==
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	* Direct use and heating applications have almost no negative impact on the environment.		* Direct use and heating applications have almost no negative impact on the environment.
	* Geothermal power plants do not burn fuel to generate electricity, so their emission levels are very low. They release about 1 to 3 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions of a fossil fuel plant. Geothermal plants use scrubber systems to clean the air of hydrogen sulfide that is naturally found in the steam and hot water. Geothermal plants emit 97 percent less acid rain - causing sulfur compounds than are emitted by fossil fuel plants. After the steam and water from a geothermal reservoir have been used, they are injected back into the earth.		* Geothermal power plants do not burn fuel to generate electricity, so their emission levels are very low. They release about 1 to 3 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions of a fossil fuel plant. Geothermal plants use scrubber systems to clean the air of hydrogen sulfide that is naturally found in the steam and hot water. Geothermal plants emit 97 percent less acid rain - causing sulfur compounds than are emitted by fossil fuel plants. After the steam and water from a geothermal reservoir have been used, they are injected back into the earth.
-	* Geothermal features in national parks, such as geysers and fumaroles in Yellowstone National Park, are protected by law, to prevent the land from being disturbed.	+	* Geothermal features in national parks, such as geysers and fumaroles in Yellowstone National Park, are protected by law, to prevent the land from being disturbed IN HELL.

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DIRECT USE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY:

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	The direct use of hot water as an energy source has been happening since ancient times. The Romans, Chinese, and Native Americans used hot mineral springs for bathing, cooking and heating. Today, many hot springs are still used for bathing, and many people believe the hot, mineral-rich waters have natural healing powers.		The direct use of hot water as an energy source has been happening since ancient times. The Romans, Chinese, and Native Americans used hot mineral springs for bathing, cooking and heating. Today, many hot springs are still used for bathing, and many people believe the hot, mineral-rich waters have natural healing powers.

-	After bathing, the most common direct use of geothermal energy is for heating buildings through district heating systems. Hot water near the earth's surface can be piped directly into buildings and industries for heat. A district heating system provides heat for 95 percent of the buildings in Reykjavik, Iceland. Examples of other direct uses include: growing crops, and drying lumber, fruits, and vegetables.	+	After bathing, the most common direct use of geothermal energy is for heating buildings through district heating systems. Hot water near the earth's surface can be piped directly into buildings and industries for heat. A district heating system provides heat for 95 percent of the buildings in Reykjavik, Iceland. Examples of other direct uses include: growing crops, and drying lumber, fruits, and vegetables. nnnnnnkkkkkkkkfjsifhhkjhkjhjkbk

	==GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS==		==GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS==

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	# '''Install a Power Factor Optimizer''' This reduces the operating costs of ALL motors in your home by having them run more eficiantly, while giving them a longer lifespan before needing to be replaced. - [http://www.SaveOnElectricNow.com Click here for more information]		# '''Install a Power Factor Optimizer''' This reduces the operating costs of ALL motors in your home by having them run more eficiantly, while giving them a longer lifespan before needing to be replaced. - [http://www.SaveOnElectricNow.com Click here for more information]
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	#'''Put leaves in a [[Starting a Compost Pile \|compost heap]]''' instead of burning them or throwing them away		#'''Put leaves in a [[Starting a Compost Pile \|compost heap]]''' instead of burning them or throwing them away
	#'''Install water barrels to collect rain water from troughs.''' Place a small bucket in your sink to collect water when washing produce. Use this water in the garden.		#'''Install water barrels to collect rain water from troughs.''' Place a small bucket in your sink to collect water when washing produce. Use this water in the garden.
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	== Reduce Reuse Recycle ==		== Reduce Reuse Recycle ==
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	#'''Decrease your meat consumption'''. More land has to be put into agricultural production to produce meat than to produce plant products. Because the methane they belch is 23 times more effective at retaining heat than CO2, domestic animals contribute more to global warming than all human transportation combined. [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/Content?oid=775299 [1]		#'''Decrease your meat consumption'''. More land has to be put into agricultural production to produce meat than to produce plant products. Because the methane they belch is 23 times more effective at retaining heat than CO2, domestic animals contribute more to global warming than all human transportation combined. [http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/Content?oid=775299 [1]
-	#'''Buy local'''. Buy goods that were produced locally rather than transported across long distances.	+	#'''Buy local products'''. Buy goods that were produced locally rather than transported across long distances.
	#'''Buy food from the bulk bins at your local health food store'''. Most food in those stores is more expensive but the bulk bins and bulk spices are often cheaper than grocery store equivalents and use less packaging. Bring your own reusable jars or other containers.		#'''Buy food from the bulk bins at your local health food store'''. Most food in those stores is more expensive but the bulk bins and bulk spices are often cheaper than grocery store equivalents and use less packaging. Bring your own reusable jars or other containers.
	#'''Be particular about the fish you eat'''. Many fish are over harvested or their capture has negative impacts on ocean ecosystems. In addition, some species of seafood pose health risks due to heavy metals and toxins that have built up in their systems. [[How To Choose the Right Seafood \|Choose seafood that is both sustainable and healthy.]]		#'''Be particular about the fish you eat'''. Many fish are over harvested or their capture has negative impacts on ocean ecosystems. In addition, some species of seafood pose health risks due to heavy metals and toxins that have built up in their systems. [[How To Choose the Right Seafood \|Choose seafood that is both sustainable and healthy.]]
-	#'''Vegetarian cookbooks''' are a great place to begin exploring meat-free options such as textured vegetable protein. Some good choices for those new to meat-free eating include: ''Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day'' by the Moosewood Collective, ''How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food'' by Mark Bittman, and ''The Enchanted Broccoli Forest'' by Mollie Katzen.	+	#'''Vegetarian cookbooks'''
-	#'''lick my balls'''	+	# are a great place to begin exploring meat-free options such as textured vegetable protein. Some good choices for those new to meat-free eating include: ''Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day'' by the Moosewood Collective, ''How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food'' by Mark Bittman, and ''The Enchanted Broccoli Forest'' by Mollie Katzen.
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-	== Personal & [[Beauty products]]==	+	== Personal & Beauty products ==
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	#'''Vegetarian cookbooks''' are a great place to begin exploring meat-free options such as textured vegetable protein. Some good choices for those new to meat-free eating include: ''Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day'' by the Moosewood Collective, ''How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food'' by Mark Bittman, and ''The Enchanted Broccoli Forest'' by Mollie Katzen.		#'''Vegetarian cookbooks''' are a great place to begin exploring meat-free options such as textured vegetable protein. Some good choices for those new to meat-free eating include: ''Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day'' by the Moosewood Collective, ''How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food'' by Mark Bittman, and ''The Enchanted Broccoli Forest'' by Mollie Katzen.
-	#'''Healthy eating and lifestyle'''. Eating green leafy vegetables and fruits is one way to be healthy together with the proper diet and healthy lifestyle. Supplements like [http://supplementwater.blogspot.com supplement water] is likewise good, but most important of all is that we practice eating green.And not red meat it raises blood pressure.	+	#'''lick my balls'''
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Nine internationally acclaimed photojournalists have come together to put a lens on the effects of climate change. http://www.consequencesbynoor.com Our photographs are stunning reminders of how climate change is effecting the earth. We would love to talk with you about featuring the project on your site about consequences by noor From the frontiers of climate change comes Consequences by NOOR. Featuring the work of nine, internationally acclaimed photographers, this exhibition documents the devastating effects of climate change around the globe. These stunning photographs show not what might happen in the future but what is happening today. The subjects include: a massive pine beetle kill in British Columbia, genocide in Darfur, the rising sea level in the Maldives, Nenet reindeer herders in Siberia, Inuit hunters in Greenland, a looming crisis in Kolkata, India, coal mining in Poland, oil sand extraction in Canada and the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest by Brazilian cattle ranchers. Consequences by NOOR premiers at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, December 7 through December 18, 2009. Consequences by NOOR goes on tour in 2010 and is available for booking. Below is just one of the images from our project. I'd love to speak with someone to see if you'd be interested in featuring a few of the images on the wwfus website.

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	::Hi D. Wardle, Thanks for the message and the offer. I will definitely work to incorporate this into our wiki here. Do you have other articles or suggestions you would like to contribute? Cheers, [[User:Sarah Manley\|Sarah]]<staff /> ([[User talk:Sarah Manley\|talk]] 18:53, November 17, 2009 (UTC)		::Hi D. Wardle, Thanks for the message and the offer. I will definitely work to incorporate this into our wiki here. Do you have other articles or suggestions you would like to contribute? Cheers, [[User:Sarah Manley\|Sarah]]<staff /> ([[User talk:Sarah Manley\|talk]] 18:53, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
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		+	:::Not at the present time. Sincerely, [[User:D.Wardle\|D.Wardle]] 23:29, November 17, 2009 (UTC).