you don't have to sure about climate change to be part of the solution?

"A climate change solutions movie that doesn't even care if you believe in climate change."

This documentary prompts me to mention an as yet undigested thought - that a key to reversing climate change lies, not just within the realm of technology or experts, but, for example, in the outsourcing of tasks to a large group of people instead of to contracted specialists. (crowdsourcing) This seems more possible of accomplishment with a paradigm shift. We must not regard the world as a thing to be conquered, but rather we might do well to view it as an integrated system, like a human body.

green consumption calculators: what's your water use?

This week's tips point you to the best online resources to calculate various aspects of your environmental footprint.

Tip #4: Calculate your annual water usage

The average American uses roughly 80 to 100 gallons of water per day, with toilets, showers, and baths ranking as the biggest sources of use. Today's calculator calculates your water footprint for the entire year, accounting for things such as food consumption, bathing, cleaning, outdoor use, and industrial goods.

Tell us: What's your favorite online eco-calculator?

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