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The Sunset of an American Icon

written by Walter Wang

The car as the ultimate American icon, as represented in literature, cinema and all types of media, seems to be on its way out. And that’s a good thing, too.

Transportation is one of the biggest sources of emissions in the world, and a lifestyle based on cars is not healthy for environment. And not for people

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July 19, 2013 1 comment
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Chinese Sustainability: Outside Looking In

written by Walter Wang

A family trip recently brought me back to China for a few weeks. I was in a small provincial capital — quieter than Beijing or Shanghai and the kind of place that has seen explosive population growth in the past ten years.

I spent some time this trip trying to understand the

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September 29, 2011 1 comment
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Are Women Greener Than Men?

written by EnergyRefuge.com

Some people claim that women tend to be greener than men when it comes to everyday actions we can take to mitigate our impact on the planet. For example, women are more likely to be vegetarian (60 per cent more) than men; they’re also more consistent with their recycling.

The fact is that in the U.S. women control 85 per cent of all purchasing decisions, which means it’s in their

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March 9, 2011 0 comment
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Carbon Footprint: What Makes Europe Greener than the U.S.?

written by Yale Environment 360

The average American produces three times the amount of CO2 emissions as a person in France. A U.S. journalist now living in Europe explains how she learned to love her clothesline and sweating in summer.

It was late and raining this summer when I approached the information desk at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport to inquire about how best to get into the city center. “The fastest is the train, but there are also busses,” the guide said.

“Are there taxis?” I inquired, trying hard to forget the reminders on the Arlanda website that trains are “the most environmentally friendly” form of transport, referring to taxis as “alternative transportation” for those “unable to take public transport.”

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December 5, 2009 2 comments
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