Would you watch a news show that just reported on long-term, distant-impact trends – the stuff that won’t affect our wealth and well-being until years in the future? [...]
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Losing city waterfront to non-water uses may hurt as water transport becomes relatively cheaper. [...] Gasoline eats a big part of our disposable income. It could get a lot worse. There are better ways to protect ourselves than hope or hybrids. [...] Alternatives to automobile and public transportation, like jitney, flex, and shared services, are becoming more popular. [...] Lawns are expensive to us and environmentally dangerous to our atmosphere and water supplies. There are alternatives. [...] Is this the first step toward government effort to reduce the nation’s dependence on gasoline? Even if it’s not, it’s a warning we need to reduce the family’s use. [...] In cash terms, a home or community garden can be a big winner. [...] It’s beginning to appear that all-electric cars do have net long-term benefits for the environment. [...] Far too few Americans understand even the basics of economics and personal finance. Savvy families must. [...] Food miles: a controversial measure of the CO2 impact of what we eat, but a certain indicator of where our family budget is at risk. [...] Some foods take more energy to get onto your plate. Those foods could get expensive soon. [...] Some states are making it more likely than others that their residents will enjoy renewable energy. [...] Many communities are rushing to put in bike paths. If yours is one, look at whether it will actually reduce the gasoline you and your neighbors will need to pump. [...] If you are hell-bent on buying something with high embodied energy no matter what – ignoring its environmental effects – well, now’s the time. [...] Using bikes and scooters may work for some, but there may be a better way: choose a neighborhood where you can get around quickly on public transport. [...] In the medium term, German planners say, every market-oriented national economy would collapse. [...] The US military confirms the “ominous” likelihood of “a severe energy crunch.” [...] We are heading towards a global oil supply crunch and price spike, Lloyds of London is to be believed. [...] |
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