September 2008 | On Our Radar
What Counts?
Compiled by Jenny Rough
472 Square miles of Los Angeles that would be covered if all the obsolete computers in America were stacked on top of each other in a giant pile.
22 Number of stories high the giant computer pile would reach.
$3 Billion Cost of electricity used in the United States each year from devices that are turned off but not unplugged.
18 Percent of greenhouse gas emissions the livestock industry contributes in meat production.
10 Times less, in greenhouse gas emissions, incurred by eating a light breakfast of yogurt, banana, cereal and milk in place of a traditional breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage, potatoes and toast.
38 Times less greenhouse gas emissions incurred by eating a plant-based breakfast shake in place of a traditional bacon n’ eggs breakfast.
Sources: ClimateForChange.com, Conscious Brands study, PC Magazine, ScienceNews.org.
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