“Greener Vehicles” - June 22
Here are the resources mentioned during our Environmental Change-Makers meeting for June 22.
The Overview portion:
FuelEconomy.gov Look up fuel economy, greenhouse emissions, and more, about thousands of comercially available autos
Comparison of fuels bar charts were created from tables at travelmatters.org and Center for Clean Air Policy
Text information about specific alternative fuels
Comparisons of alternative fuels sera.org.uk
Biofuels and land space limitations
“What Comes After Oil?” Environmental Entrepreneurs
The Solar Prius of Santa Barbara
The 113 mpg Prius of the future
Flexcar car sharing program
The Car Show:
Bio-Beetle bio-fueled rental cars
Who Killed the Electric Car Movie
The “What Can I Do?” portion:
In the “What Can I Do?” section of the meeting, we addressed the reality of most people: I can’t go out tomorrow and replace my car; the bus system doesn’t work for my life, etc. But I still want to do something.
“Tips for Improving Fuel Economy” from www.fueleconomy.gov (.pdf file) or you can read them here.
Carbon offset programs:
Joanne’s 2-part review of these programs: part 1 part 2
On the “Earth-Wise Show and Tell” table:
“An Inconvenient Truth” movie free showing downtown, Saturday June 24
Environmental Defense’s Compact Fluorescent “One Million Bulb Swap-Out”
The First Fours Steps Toward Living Lightly from the National Council of Churches
“Getting there on Less” article by Guy Dauncey from the Fall 2004 issue of YES! magazine
Staples brand 100% recycled copy paper, available at Westchester Staples
Xerox brand 100% Laser, Inkjet, Copier, Fax paper, sometimes offered at Westchester Staples
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch West Coast Seafood Guide click on “Printable Pocket-Sized Guides”
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