September 2nd, 2010
We need more surveys like this one sponsored by Columbia University’s Earth Institute, which will help educators, communicators, environmental groups and policy makers understand where individuals are lacking information to make informed choices about reducing home life energy usage. http://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/2717
Adults in 34 states were quizzed about home energy reduction behaviors. The survey showed that adults seriously underestimate the value of their buying decisions to reduce home energy savings, such as purchasing new appliances and fuel efficient cars, and weatherizing our homes. Conversely, they overestimate the value of shutting off the lights when you leave a room.
Ms Shahzeen Attari, lead author of the survey results, said people show a willingness to take one or two actions to address a perceived problem, but after that, their attention starts to fade. Behavior researchers call this the “single-action bias.”
This survey, and more like them, can guide public outreach by all stakeholders looking to effect energy reduction in the U.S. If people will do only one or two things to reduce their own energy footprint, let’s make sure that people understand which actions benefit energy reduction most.
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August 31st, 2010
I’m noticing a trend in corporate sustainabilty reporting – companies seem reluctant to talk about equal opportunity in hiring, preferring to focus on diversity metrics. In many cases, the diversity metrics are not impressive. What’s your experience? What do you think a 21st Century sustainable employee hiring and promotion policy would look like?
Tags: divirsity, employee, equal opportunity, sustainability
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August 31st, 2010
I’m noticing a trend in corporate sustainabilty reporting – companies seem reluctant to talk about equal opportunity in hiring, preferring to focus on diversity metrics. In many cases the diversity metrics are not impressive. What’s your experience? What do you think a 21st Century sustainable employee hiring and promotion policy looks like?
Tags: diversity
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July 26th, 2010
This article provides a thoughtful perspective about how internet protocols are leading to standardization of building technology to benchmark, measure and report improvements in building operation relating to energy usage. http://bit.ly/9TdJca
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May 25th, 2010
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May 6th, 2010
http://www.aceee.org/press/1005ee-leg.htm
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March 23rd, 2010
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February 17th, 2010
Opts for cleaner transportation fuels. http://bit.ly/dftO8M
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February 16th, 2010
Here are 40 “carbon fasting” suggestions published by the Archdiocese of Washington. Some great, practical ideas. http://bit.ly/9rk0FE
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