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Tickell advocates biofuels as the answer. His message is “Change your fuel, change your world.” Over the course of two hours, Tickell takes a meandering route, weaving personal perspective with at least 50 insightful interviews recorded during the 11 years it took to make the film. Ultimately, FUEL works, coming full circle to deliver the substance behind Tickell’s message of change. (Photo courtesy of FUEL Website)

If predictions are correct that climate change and rising sea levels will create greater numbers of urban dwellers, the need for greater local food resources will be critical. Back in World War II, a large percentage of Americans had gardens to help supplement their food. This tradition, which continues today, has spread to the middle of some of our largest urban areas.

Composting—whether in your backyard or through your city program—adds a variety of benefits for the ecology as well as economy. Read on for more reasons to compost your food scraps and soiled paper.

One of the most exciting acquisitions Panasonic made when merging with SANYO is Kasai Green Energy Park, a massive testing site for large-scale, renewable power storage systems. It is what Panasonic sees as the answer to energy resources issues. Take a tour of the high-security facility.

Yellowstone National Park, along with countless other natural preserves, is at risk of permanent ecological damage. Disruptions in the natural ecological balance can have devastating effects on biodiversity, animal habitats, and individual species. Threats to natural areas include toxic chemicals, plant and animal diseases, and invasive pest species. (Photo © Dean Riley | Dreamstime.com)

In a world first, Air France recently completed the lowest CO2 emissions flight anywhere. To achieve the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the flight used a 50-percent mix of sustainable biofuel, optimized flight procedures, and airplane design to reduced on-board mass.

SAN FRANCISCO — More than 200 volunteers and job trainees set up solar power systems at 13 homes in a low-income neighborhood in San Francisco during Solarthon. Erica Mackie, executive director and co-founder of GRID Alternatives, says the message of solar jobs is a key goal of the Solarthon.

Times are tough, there’s no doubt about it. We’re facing multiple crises, from a warming planet to dwindling fossil fuel reserves to a stumbling economy. Reducing energy consumption won’t make all these problems disappear, but it can make a difference. To fire you up, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite energy-saving tips, starting with ones that won’t cost you a penny.

Homes account for a whopping 21% of all U.S. emissions of climate-changing carbon dioxide. And that’s just from powering furnaces, air conditioners, lights, and appliances. It doesn’t take into account the energy that goes into building, furnishing, and maintaining our homes. Want to learn more? Read on!

We’ve put together these basic frequently asked questions to give you a starting point in your global warming education. When you’re done reading up on the basics, check out our site to learn more about how you can do your part to lower your contribution to global warming.