Ecological Economics filter: Is there a more current estimate of the global value of ecosystem services than Costanza's 1997 estimate of $33 trillion?
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posted by just_ducky
on Feb 18, 2011 -
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I want to give money to an environment or education charity. I hate bureaucratic waste, and I hate misguided uses of money. Any suggestions on where I should give?
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posted by malhouse
on Jan 17, 2011 -
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Help me figure out if compact fluorescents are the right lights for my outdoor light fixture? Difficulty: the fixture is on an electric eye, the weather gets really cold in the winter, and the lights will be oriented vertically (with the sockets on the bottom).
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posted by fremen
on Dec 17, 2010 -
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Linux Question: KDE, Gnome, keeping things seperate, the future etc. (Ubuntu/Fedora).
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posted by rosswald
on Dec 16, 2010 -
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Liberal Arts Grad. Must live green. Thinking about grad schools for 2012, or "green-collar" career, or starting a biz, or something else random. Already ruled out Law School. Ideas?
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Oct 25, 2010 -
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What are the 1 or 2 most effective and easy-to-implement things that I (your average American) can do to reduce damage to the environment?
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posted by lunchbox
on Oct 16, 2010 -
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Dear mefites, I've got an unavoidable carbon-heavy trip ahead of me, and am feeling terribly guilty about it. I'm against carbon offsetting for companies on the whole, and am wary about it on the individual level. People excusing polluting by saying "hey, I'm planting trees" is silly. However, three of us can't avoid taking three flights and a ferry trip next year, and would like to put some money towards a project that will reduce more carbon than we are responsible for. So, what to do?
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posted by ingridbroad
on Oct 14, 2010 -
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Making it simple, if possible: Is diesel a cleaner for the environment fuel than unleaded for a car that gets similar gas mileage? Basically, deciding whether to get a hybrid or a diesel car.
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posted by skepticallypleased
on Sep 24, 2010 -
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So I'm really excited about the possibility of working in Geographic Information Systems - please help me get a sense of the lay of the land.
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posted by geneva uswazi
on Sep 3, 2010 -
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How does one remain friends with an uber-environmentalist/naturalist without having them drive you crazy?
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posted by teg4rvn
on Aug 18, 2010 -
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Environmental ancient history. I'm after examples in history (the further back the better) where efforts were made to protect, restore or otherwise preserve the environment.
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posted by ninazer0
on Aug 12, 2010 -
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The sophisticated engineering, delicate structure and graceful flight of solar-powered aircraft is a beautiful vision in efficiency. A formation of fighter jets makes the very skies thunder and the ground shake, exciting in its power. This dichotomy is everywhere, especially machine racing sports.
So where can environmentalists and energy efficiency enthusiasts get the excitement of power without the indulgence of excessive wastefulness? And where can people who love seeing jaw-dropping power get fired up by green technology without having to develop an appreciation for boring economy?
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posted by -harlequin-
on Aug 9, 2010 -
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Just how ethically wrong would it be to use lulu.com as a printing service?
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posted by DU
on Jul 16, 2010 -
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I need quick stats and talking points to use IN FAVOR of banning drilling in state waters along the Florida Coast.
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posted by swlabr
on Jul 15, 2010 -
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I’m a former academic who would like to focus on self-driven writing and creative projects, but I’m not ready for self-employment. I’d like to find a low-stress job that will leave time and energy for my creative work, but I have some health restrictions and complicating factors. What should I do?
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posted by velvet winter
on Jul 7, 2010 -
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Why are solar panels for the home so expensive? What makes them out of reach for most consumers-the technology, the difficulty of installation, or the parts needed to build them? What would be the key to making them as cheap as buying a microwave for example?
posted by ~Sushma~
on Jun 27, 2010 -
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I'm making a list of science fiction movies that have as a theme the relationship between humans and the natural world. Help me find more!
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posted by mulkey
on Jun 18, 2010 -
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Any ammo for an argument with someone who doesn't think the BP oil spill is bad?
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posted by adverb
on Jun 14, 2010 -
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What conservation or local groups are currently working on cleaning up the oil from the BP oil spill, especially in terms of wildlife? I'd like to donate as I'm not able to volunteer.
posted by questionsandanchors
on Jun 3, 2010 -
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Assuming I have no other choices - and have serious ethical concerns about issues like fair pay and equitable treatment of workers (primary), environmentalism (secondary) and commitment to localism (tertiary) - should I shop at Wal-Mart or Target?
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posted by l33tpolicywonk
on Jun 3, 2010 -
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I live in Niagara Falls, NY. This year, the city is resurfacing Lewiston Road -- which, allegedly, has nuclear waste buried under it. Someone I know is very, very concerned about this and wants to evacuate for the duration of the work.
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posted by bitterpants
on May 17, 2010 -
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Trying to find detailed info on 5,000-year-old Moss living on the Antarctic Peninsula for my "Oldest Living Things in the World" project.
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posted by OLTW
on May 15, 2010 -
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What is the long-term impact of reusable art/craft projects (e.g. school "environmental" arts projects or Etsy-esque recycled jewelry & knickknacks)? Do they really help the environment or do they just delay the impact?
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posted by divabat
on May 9, 2010 -
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I am looking to compare the cost (monetary AND environmental) of mining/producing 1 pound each of steel, aluminum and titanium. Any resources tracking this type of thing?
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posted by fluffycreature
on Apr 23, 2010 -
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What are some good online resources aimed at junior high-age kids to find out about the environment/sustainability/etc. or "green" happenings in the Bay Area?
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posted by dahliachewswell
on Mar 10, 2010 -
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Say I use half an onion. The only available storage option for the other half is to wrap it in cling film. Is it more wasteful and or/environmentally damaging to use some plastic to save the onion or to just throw the remaining onion away?
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posted by Jakey
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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What are the best resources/where might I be able to find statistics around agriculture/food supply? I'm interested specifically in being able to do comparisons between inputs and costs between industrial and local/sustainable agriculture.
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posted by lhl
on Feb 28, 2010 -
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Hi, within planning to build an eco house within the UK, would it possible to get some recommendations for woodburners that have a good efficiency rating or a reputable brand that makes woodburners. (Also possibly considering over woodburners as well as standared ones.)
posted by sockpim
on Feb 15, 2010 -
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In his book
Storms of My Grandchildren, James Hansen makes the case that phasing out coal is the most important thing for humanity to do, to reduce the chances of catastrophic climate change. As such, my question is this: which organizations in Canada and the US are doing the most to advance that aim, both domestically and internationally?
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posted by sindark
on Feb 4, 2010 -
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Any ideas for an alternative to the "cover sheet" that is printed from an HP networked printer? Would love to eliminate that wasted paper.
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posted by kensch
on Feb 2, 2010 -
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Does anyone know where I can find a diagram outlining the predicted availability of elements for industrial purposes? I'm looking for something that would predict the number of centuries each substance could be mined before it would only be obtained through recycling.
posted by Smart Dalek
on Jan 22, 2010 -
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I am working towards developing an energy education for local schools in Northern California. Does anybody have any helpful resources or places I should look?
Unfortunately, I don't have anything to narrow the search as this could encompass anything from k-12. Resources can include curriculum, print outs, science kits (within a reasonable budget), competitions, etc... Pretty much anything that would get kids interested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Any and all help would be appreciated!
posted by ghostpony
on Jan 6, 2010 -
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Is it better, environmentally speaking, to buy a physical CD for £6 and have it mailed to me, or to buy a digital copy for £7?
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posted by mstillwell
on Nov 30, 2009 -
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I am trying to come up with names of prominent business leaders through history who took major steps forward on environmental stewardship/protection. These should be industry titans who went against the grain in emphasizing environmentalism as part of their business model. Extra points if the person saw unexpected or un-predicted success as a result of their decision to "go green."
posted by carrolldamian
on Nov 6, 2009 -
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I remember this commercial from back in last century, about the youth putting their elders on trial, basically for leaving them an f'd-up world. I also remember it getting pulled from the airwaves for ruffling too many feathers. What was it?
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posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey
on Oct 15, 2009 -
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The seas are rising. Climate change
has made it inevitable. I have a strange question... Assuming that world sea-level rises by 1 metre over the next hundred years - Would it be possible to cordon off a section of land, somewhere in the centre of a continent, and flood it to create an artificial ocean, thus reducing the consequences of the sea rise?
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posted by 0bvious
on Sep 18, 2009 -
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