In Switzerland three years ago, I saw police use far more economical cars, and several Saabs. Some even the Smart Car! Same was true when I was in other countries of Europe 30 years ago! After three months, I came back to realizing that US are such gluttons for large size. Are the designers finally learning their lesson?
In a hotel, I had to put my card key in a slot on wall inside door to my room; that activated the electricity. When leaving, take the key card with you and all lights are shut off. When hotels are remodeled or new ones built, why is not that sort of device installed!
Not to start a large discussion or disagreements: it's about time we in North America start thinking conservation, re-use, and alternative fuels for everything. My oil tank & furnace need replacement, and I am learning how much more efficient other fuels can be; I am serious about propane.
Home orientation should be towards passive use of sun's energy, instead of always towards the street. Who cares?
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