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Potential Stumbling Blocks on a Solar Journey

By Solar energy | January 30, 2009

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Potential Stumbling Blocks on a Solar Journey

While on this journey to a solar powered home, I read a lot.

I am a data gatherer by nature. I read books, papers, magazines, blogs, etc. Anything that may provide information regarding practical applications of stewardship of the earth makes its way to my reading list.

Lately I sense certain hysteria in this “green revolution.”

This article makes the case that city living is often more environmentally friendly.

But those who maintain forest land in our nation argue that city folk are living off his oxygen (since his trees produce oxygen).

Then there is the cry to eat local, organic, grass-fed beef. This is the better choice because no long transport is involved.

But then someone else did the math that seems to prove if everyone switched to grass-fed beef, we would leave a greater carbon footprint than eating the grain-fed variety.

Actually, there’s enough data out there, which if chosen selectively, could prove anything a person wants to prove.

The real truth is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint is to make small, personal lifestyle changes. Whether you live in the city or in a rural area, there are ways to be better caretakers of the earth where you are.

What simple steps are you taking? Please leave a comment to share your ideas with us.

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