Earth Saving News > October 21, 2008

New Report: Active Transportation for America
This week, EarthShare member Rails-to-Trails released a first-of-its-kind report, detailing the national financial benefits of bicycling and walking. The findings: active transportation can save Americans billions of dollars, improve health and well-being and reduce the environmental impact of fossil-fuel-powered commuting. Read this fascinating report and learn how you can help your community improve its active transportation infrastructure. >> MORE

Growing the Green Economy
This week, EarthShare member, the National Resources Defense Council, posted growing evidence of a surging green economy, citing California’s energy-efficiency policies (which created nearly 1.5 million jobs from 1997–2007) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) which will call world leaders to redirect investments into clean and green job opportunities. Job creation and economy stimulation: two more reasons to support the green industry. >> MORE

Water Efficiency Pays
Did you know that simple home modifications like upgrading to water-efficient fixtures could save the country more than 8.2 billion gallons of water per day? These are just some of the findings and recommendations from EarthShare member, American Rivers, who released a new water efficiency report this week. Notably, American Rivers found that the Southeast region of the U.S. could save a whopping $700 million through a common-sense efficiency approach. Click through to get practical tips for improving water efficiency in your neck of the woods. >> MORE

Haunted by High Energy Prices?
Web giant Google is getting in on the energy action with this Halloween-themed energy calculator, which tells you how to combat Vampires (home electronics which eat electricity even when turned off), Demons (traditional light bulbs), and more. An easy, fun tool for showing kids the value of energy conservation this Halloween. >> MORE

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