3 ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Gov. Perry may have made it to office again, but former gubernatorial potential Bill White laid down the law when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Number One on the list? "Increase the economy of fuel use for vehicles"

While increasing the efficiency of fuel is a great point, it is equally important to reduce our reliance on fuel use in general, especially in urban areas where the infrastructure can reliably support alternative transport. What better (and affordable) way to do that than to ride a bicycle?

Bill White Clears the Air

by Reeve Hamilton, The Texas Tribune

1/7/2010

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate lays out the three things that need to happen to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at http://trib.it/60bSoo.

Happy Earth Day!

I'm a big fan of Martha Stewart - always have been. On her Facebook page today, she posted 12 Ways to Go Green ...surprisingly, non-motor forms of transportation was not listed! Maybe I probably shouldn't be so surprised - she is a regular jet-setter after all. Arguably, using your car less could be considered part of Step 2 - Reduce your carbon footprint.

I used the free carbon calculator available on Conservation International's website, here. How do you measure up?