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What is wrong with this scam? First, purchasing carbon credits is an incentive to burn even more fossil fuels, since now it is done under the illusion that it's really cost-free to the atmosphere...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Limousine Liberal Hypocrisy | 3/16/2007 | See Source »

...Skip the shower on Sunday morning before you leave for that walk of shame; you’ll be saving water even if you’re not saving face. 2) Burn the midnight oil—literally—and do your calculus by candlelight. Accuse your TF of environmental insensitivity if he downgrades you for wax drips. 3) Unplug your “personal massager.” 4) Unplug your other “personal massager.” 5) Turn off the heat in all the rooms in your entryway and count how many days...

Author: By Christina Wells, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Ways To Save Energy on Campus | 3/14/2007 | See Source »

...raise a stink—but I see the environment as a great unifier. Being green is getting easier as more people realize this. Bridges are being built between former rivals: Republicans and Democrats, evangelicals and atheists. Stay angry, stay eager, stay active, but don’t burn these bridges—those coming after you will thank...

Author: By Henry M. Cowles, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Being Green and Suave | 3/14/2007 | See Source »

Can’t make it back to Cabot for lunch? Burned through your Board Plus? Now that our final refuge—Adams House—is enforcing dining restrictions, it’s time to fight back with this guide to vigilante justice. 1) Publicly allege that Adams has returned to its elitist roots and discriminates against whatever race you happen to be. 2) Revenge and prosper: empty the toilet paper roll dispenser, conveniently located on your way out. 3) Go to breakfast. Strike the gong. Escape as sleep-addled Adamsians struggle to apprehend...

Author: By Jeremy D. Hoon, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Ways to Get Back at Adams House for Being Stingy-Ass Bitches | 2/28/2007 | See Source »

...state senator Robert Ford [an African American], who said if Barack Obama were to win the nomination, he would drag down the rest of the Democratic Party because 'he's black.'" That drew yet another round from Team Clinton: "How can Senator Obama denounce the politics of slash and burn yesterday while his own campaign is espousing the politics of trash today?" As for Geffen, he did what few people in public life ever do: he refused to scurry. He issued a statement that his comments were quoted accurately and "reflect solely my personal beliefs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Clinton-Obama: Fasten Your Seat Belts | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

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