Why Less Really is More

CONSERVATION

The best way to protect natural resources is to conserve energy and water. The cheapest unit of electrical power is the one we don’t need to generate at all. So conservation should be our number one priority. Think of it as our first, best fuel. We can all generate it.


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Old windows are destroying the view.

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brighten our outlook.

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White paint can keep the forest green.

Light-colored roofs reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than dark-colored roofs so they keep buildings cooler.

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