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The energy bill under debate currently has the possibility to make some major changes in this countries environmental policy.
What’s in the 2007 Energy Bill?
The standards that are set up by the bill for fuel efficiency and renewable electricity standards are sufficiently aggressive to make a […]

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While it’s arguable that the best way to reduce your carbon footprint is to simply consume less, there are many things that people just don’t want to give up. The ability to travel is one of them.
But if you’re going to travel, how do you do so in the most sustainable way? One way […]

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This sign is from the city of Vancouver in British Columbia and it’s purpose is to inform motorists that letting their cars idle is against the law and punishable by a fine of $50 to $100.
Vancouver’s “Motor Vehicle […]

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This is the first post of an ongoing feature here at 21st Century Citizen. It’s called ‘Choices’ and it’s purpose is to present a simple, values-based choice and generate discussion.
It’s also intended to make you think a bit and examine the reasons why you make the choices you make. Here we go with our first […]

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