How To Reduce Greenhouse Gases At Low Cost

Study finds U.S. "brimming" with opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while saving money with small innovations and modest cost.

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December 4, 2007, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The report said the country was brimming with 'negative cost opportunities' - potential changes in the lighting, heating and cooling of buildings, for example, that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels even as they save money...The report focused on describing the problem, rather than on advocating fixes. But it did mention some possible solutions. Rules for utilities could be rewritten so they make as much money in promoting conservation as in selling electricity, the study said."

FULL STORY: Study Details How U.S. Could Cut 28% of Greenhouse Gases

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 in The New York Times

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