Research for Judy

Here are a few facts that might merit a display in the park...some are fairly obvious, others less so. If others have ideas about what to tell park passers-by, please contribute!
*
From (interestingly enough) BP's website:

"Whether in coal, oil or gas, carbon is the essential ingredient of all fossil fuels. When these fuels are burned to provide energy, carbon dioxide (CO2), a "greenhouse gas", is released to the Earth’s atmosphere.

As we’ve become more dependent on carbon-based fuels, we’ve seen a rapid increase in the atmospheric concentration of CO2; from around 280 parts per million (ppm) before the industrial revolution, to 370 ppm today. If current trends of fossil fuel use continue the concentration of CO2 is likely to exceed 700 ppm by the end of this century. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), this could lead to global warming of between 1.4 and 5.8°C, more frequent severe weather conditions and damage to many natural ecosystems."

"The recycling of one kilo of aluminum can save 11 kilos of carbon emissions."

From the site of the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)

"Tax exemptions apply to the purchase of renewable energy products, tax credits cover solar and fuel cell products, and New York State offers grants, loans, and rebates for improving energy efficiency."

(i.e. you don't have to take on the entire cost burden of re-doing your apartment's window or insulation)

From John Edward's site "Reduce Your Carbon.com"
"Lowering the thermostat 2 degrees in winter and raising it 2 degrees in summer saves approximately 2,000 lbs of carbon per year."
"Replace ten lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs to reduce 1,000 lbs of carbon per year."

Terrapass is an especially helpful site we could recommend to people as well.

if possible, could anyone else who is going to help put up signs on Monday, (besides me and Shania), post to let us know you'll be there? Kimmel, 9am.
Thanks!
Annelle