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"Energy efficiency may sound unglamorous set against plans for shimmering new solar power plants or giant offshore wind farms.
But it is hard to dispute Professor Chu’s assertion that it
represents the easiest route to large reductions in global carbon
dioxide emissions."
Here's a video of Steven Chu at the Nobel Laureate... Symposium with lots of energy saving ideas (white limousines!): http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/en vironment/article6361432.eceRead More
But it is hard to dispute Professor Chu’s assertion that it
represents the easiest route to large reductions in global carbon
dioxide emissions."
Here's a video of Steven Chu at the Nobel Laureate... Symposium with lots of energy saving ideas (white limousines!): http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/en
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
They have been called “negawatts” — the vast amounts of electricity and heat wasted around the world every day from homes, businesses and appliances as well as ageing power plants.

Back in October, I wrote about the causes of sea level rise in reaction to our “Oceans Will Rise” video. Now let’s take a look at how sea level has changed, and how it will change if we continue on the current trend. Duri...

Brighter Planet Board of Directors meeting underway... always exciting!

Brighter Planet Our friend & advisor @silbatron brilliantly explains how the heck #350ppm October 24th Day of Action was pulled off on @HuffPostGreen http://su.pr/1U4z0E
Source: su.pr
Good organizers embody the idea that nothing can be achieved alone -- so they naturally inspire others to join the effort and even encourage others to take ownership of various components.

Sure, video-games, the Internet, and T.V. are helpful distractions for busy parents and can be excellent teaching tools, but too much of these things are detrimental to children (and the planet). Giving kids plenty of outdoor play time makes them healthier, happier… even smarter. ...

Brighter Planet We surpassed 150 million lbs. of C02 offset! 153,576,168 millions lbs., to be exact, have been offset as of today-- THANKS to Brighter Planet members who have invested in 19 community-based renewable energy projects. This C02 reduction is like taking 12,600 cars off the road for a year, or filling up 13,400 hot air balloons with CO2 and sending them into outer space where they can't contribute to global warming.

Check out our latest video made with the wonderful Blender animation software. Download the behind the scenes files! This project began with a script about plants, which turned into a storyboard of pencil sketches, plants, flowers, seeds of all kinds swelling and dropping from their branches...

Brighter Planet Fab set of photos from the Greensburg, KS Groundbreaking and wind turbine blade signing (this is where our $ goes!) http://bit.ly/47KJDj
Source: bit.ly
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.

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Our latest beautiful animated video by Daniel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaKnwy3gP KI
Source: www.youtube.com
The Brighter Planet Project Fund seeks to foster local leadership and seed worthy community projects that will help people fight or adapt to climate change. Every month a new round of projects is given seed money to launch.

The second round of voting for the Project Fund has begun with a total of 24 nominations. Grassroots organizers from 15 states have submitted their ideas to fight climate change, and now it’s up to you to decide who will receive funding. ...

Brighter Planet 100% in Halloween costumes at @brighterplanet HQ. (Hey, being a witch isn't so bad-- you've got carbon neutral broom transportation!) ;-)

The Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival is the largest environmental film festival in the US. And it’s on going on tour this winter! The schedule and tickets will be available in December. ...

Brighter Planet Gearing up for the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival-- nt'l tour starts in Jan. but great (carbon neutral by Brighter Planet) benefit tonight in Burlington, VT for VNRC.org

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The latest winner for the "Mastering the Art of the Sustainable Cooking Contest" is Dahlia, who started a composting trend at work! (http://brighterplanet.com/experiences/56 59) She's got a fabulous gift basket from Stonyfield Farms coming her way.
Source: brighterplanet.com
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