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You’ve probably heard about carbon offsets. They’re everywhere these days, and it seems not a week goes that I don’t hear about a company pledging to go carbon neutral. And yet, it all seems so…full of hot air. What’s real? What do they really do? Which will make the most impact? How are the different purveyors, well, different?

I have a suggestion: Take a look at LiveNeutral.

Why? Well on a basic, financial level, they are a non-profit. And? And that means that offsets purchased through them are tax deductible. More, you say? The resulting lower overhead means better priced offsets as compared to similar for-profit companies offering similar quality offsets.

If you’ve ever wondered about your impact on global warming while shopping for a t-shirt, bath towel, camera or printer, wonder no more. Cooler says it not only has the answer, but can help you offset whatever climate damage your shopping spree might have inflicted.

Cooler’s solution is actually two: one aimed at retailers and manufacturers that want to reduce their carbon footprint and better appeal

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In going about our daily routines we all add to the carbon pollution in the atmosphere that contributes to global warming. We produce carbon dioxide emissions directly by driving or flying, and indirectly through goods we purchase and the energy we use. This all adds up to what’s called a carbon footprint.

By calculating your own carbon footprint you’ll be able to roughly find out how

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By Dr. Lisa Moore, Environmental Defense scientist. (Cross posted from Climate411.org.)

Photo: Green OptionsLast week, Yahoo! launched a new site that can calculate how much your carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions go down when you try their energy saving tips. It's fun to use, and I especially appreciate the snazzy interactive features because I know how hard people worked to build it. My colleagues and I provided the Yahoo! design team

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Save money and fight global warming? That's what Consumer Reports wants to help you do with GreenerChoices.org.

Launched in conjunction with Earth Day, GreenerChoices.org features some of your typical Consumer Reports fare (with a green twist) including green buying guides for appliances, cars, electronics, food and home goods. For example, the computers page gives background information on toxics in electronics and e-waste stats, in addition to tips on buying

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