carbon footprint, definition of

A smart meter is a form of electricity consumption meter that is able to measure your electricity usage in multiple time bands and is computer based. Also they will usually support 'feed in' measurement of locally generated electricity back into the electrical supply grid; i.e. any spare electricity generated by solar panels.

• The Australian Carbon tax is no more
  Yesterday in the Senate the Carbon Tax was removed. This was a great victory for common sense as concerns realistic environmental policy.
• Dueling Climate Reports
  In the interests of free speech I'm reposting this article so it gets better exposure.

• Pew Research: How Americans View National, Local and Personal Energy Choices
  The more knowledge people have the lower the favorability in my opinion.
• ‘That’s A Stupid Question’: John Kerry Snaps At Reporter Asking Him About His ‘Carbon Footprint’ At Davos
  U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry lashed out at a reporter who asked him about his “carbon footprint” at the World Economic Forum’s Davos conference on Tuesday.
• Indonesia Shelves Decarbonization for Prosperity and Security
  Guest essay by Vijay Jayaraj Over the past few decades, Indonesia, an archipelagic nation made up of over 17,000 islands, has seen amazing economic progress...
• A new app helps individuals offset climate emissions
  Corporations are increasingly paying third-party organizations to offset their carbon emissions, but what can individuals do to track and offset their carbon footprint? Toohla is a new app created in Chicago that can help individuals do their part to...
• Check out the hot trends in sustainability for 2023
  Sustainability is finally hitting the mainstream, and 2023 is a big year for new sustainable technology and product releases. From factories that suck CO2 straight out of the air to building houses out of mushrooms, 2023 has some pretty impressive trends...
• Nike Forward drops manufacturing footprint by 75%
  Nike Forward is an innovative new process for piecing together high-performance apparel with a reduced impact on the environment. A trademark name in both the athletic clothing industry and a driving force for the sustainability movement, Nike released...
• Big Climate Brother Coming Your Way (voluntary now, mandatory later)
  ...the warning signs are increasing. It is time to expose and resist, politely but firmly.
• How to lower your digital carbon footprint
  When we think about our carbon footprint, hot topics include plastic waste, air pollution and high energy consumption. But we don’t give as much attention to the impact of our digital life. [...]
• A subscription service that works to fund climate action
  Followers of Inhabitat primarily represent a population of eco-minded citizens who are working to lower their carbon footprint. Even with that, you might wonder if anything in your daily life is actually making a difference in the fight against climate...
• Claim: Bitcoin Worse For the Climate than Beef
  Which would you rather give up? Bitcoin or beef?

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