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Mark Virgin

Eco-Politics Writer

Mark Virgin is a business risk analyst by trade, but a scientist at heart. He believes that an analytical approach, positive attitude, an open mind and free access to information can combine to create a better future for mankind and his fellow creatures on planet Earth. Mark is inspired and informed by people like Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman, and Valentino Rossi. His hobbies and interests run from the environmentally friendly endeavors of running, hiking and camping, to the decidedly less-so sport of motorcycle roadracing. When he isn’t running or racing around on his motorbike, he also enjoys reading, eating, and most of all, learning. Mark lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife Carla.

The Consumer’s Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Book Review and Lessons Learned (Part 2)

Part 2: Advice From the Book, The Consumer’s Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists

In the book, the authors identify the 7 most environmentally harmful consumer activities, listed below in the order of greatest impact, from biggest to smaller:

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The Consumer’s Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Book Review and Lessons Learned (Part 1)

Part 1 of 2: The Book

Many of us are concerned about the condition of our planet, and are conscious of the really big problems facing humanity: global climate change, resource depletion, air and water pollution, for example. It is likely that most of us who are aware of these issues also want to do our part to mitigate them. With so many books, articles, and TV news soundbites on these topics, it can be hard to know where to begin.

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