the NEGG

A New York Times article just published today is talking about carbon offsets for airlines. I’m a little upset with myself that I did not know about this and it has been going on for a few years, but then again, I do not fly all that often. I agree with the NYT on this one, this program cannot possible be too effective. You give the airline company more money (because we all just love doing that!) and they will do some small act to offset the carbon emitted from your flight. What I want to know is: Why can’t the airlines just use the extra 30 bucks they get per bag and plan a tree with that? Why on Earth would we give them more money! Insane! I would be more on board about this (pun intended) if the airlines told me they would use that extra money to research how to make their planes more efficient. Do yourself a favor if you want to go green whilst you travel, turn your computer at home since no one will be around to use it. I just see this offset business as a way for airlines to make themselves look good while at the same time make money and do nothing.

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Here is an article from the New York Times about an 1,800 square foot modular home. In fact, this is actually the owner’s second home and although I think a green second home is some sort of a paradox, at least it is a move in the right direction. It comes complete with salvaged pieces from old buildings and solar panels. The company New World Home is making such a big splash because they are showing that modular homes can certainly be economically viable and aesthetically pleasing.

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