“Tread Lightly” with Carbon Footprints: Weekly Green Link Roundup
In previous Cravings to Go Tuesday Link Roundups we’ve seen the initiative corporations and communities have taken to become a responsible contributor to a healthier and more sustainable Minnesota.
The question now is how far have we come? This week we look at what steps have been taken to reduce greenhouse gases in Minnesota, how much carbon dioxide we emit as a state, and what you can do to reduce your footprint.
Minnesota Energy Challenge
Learn what your current carbon emissions are by using the Carbon Footprint tool. Take the Minnesota Energy Challenge and help make our state an even better place to live. The Minnesota Energy Challenge was developed by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) whose mission is to promote public interest by using natural and economic resources responsibly and efficiently.
eRedux – Minnesota Energy Consumption Information
Find out Minnesota’s rank for energy consumption among other states for the past few years. The more informed you are and the more resources you have at your fingertips allows you to become eco-savvy. eRedux.com offers Social Networking tools, local Community resources and engaging Socio-Environmental statistics.
MPR – MN Cities Struggle With Measuring Their Carbon Footprint
Minnesota Public Radio speaks on the difficulty 32 Minnesota cities are facing in defining the size of their carbon footprint and what actions they are taking.
Powerfully Green
Powerfully Green was designed to help inform homeowners about solar power and is an approved Professional Solar Installer. Discover different options to make your home energy efficient.
LiveNeutral
Offset your carbon emissions and learn what you need to know about climate change in order to live eco-friendly. LiveNeutral began their mission in 2005 and continues to work with partners to reduce global warming.
Going on a Low Carbon Diet
An informative article about reducing C02 footprints in Minnesota by going on a “low-carbon diet.” It includes a case study on the city of Northfield, MN which is participating in the international Cities for Climate Protection Campaign.
What’s holding us Back?
Stephan Tanner is a member of the sustainable design firm Intep and was the architect for the Waldsee Biohaus, an educational building located in Bemidji, MN with an extremely low carbon footprint and one of the most energy efficient buildings in North America. Stephan is also a Minneapolis resident and this article on his personal blog asks us , “What’s holding us back from lowering energy consumption and reducing carbon emissions?”
Carbon Karma: How to Reduce Your Eco-Footprint Today
LiveGreen LiveSmart Institute provides this handy guide for reducing your carbon and other greenhouse gas footprints with sustainable and practical tips that almost anyone can adopt.
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