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Dates: during 1980-1989
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The scientist believes lack of computing power -- as well as ignorance about such critical factors as the interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere, and the impact of clouds on surface temperatures -- limits the ability to predict the greenhouse effect. "It's possible that Washington will see 96 days of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: Endangered Earth Update Now Wait Just a Minute | 12/18/1989 | See Source »

"Think Globally, Act Locally" was the watchword of environmental activism from its beginning in the '60s. That advice is as appropriate now as it was then. Just as the Green movement started more than two decades ago not with governments but at the grass roots, so today it is individuals...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Endangered Earth U.S. Agenda Consumers It's Not Easy Being Green | 12/18/1989 | See Source »

While the contents of the trash can are easy to see, the all-but-invisible fumes that pour out of automobile tail pipes are just as damaging to the environment. Every time Americans climb behind the wheel, they make their own personal contribution to the global-warming threat. Here again...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Endangered Earth U.S. Agenda Consumers It's Not Easy Being Green | 12/18/1989 | See Source »

People also put carbon into the air when they heat homes with oil or natural gas, or use electricity that comes from burning fossil fuels. Household conservation tips should be familiar: close off unused rooms, seal up cracks and openings, and insulate roofs. Look at the energy-efficiency rating when...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Endangered Earth U.S. Agenda Consumers It's Not Easy Being Green | 12/18/1989 | See Source »

People may think they can change only their own life-styles, but their influence extends far beyond their homes, cars and offices. Americans can put their money where their ideals are by investing in companies that respect Mother Nature. Several mutual funds have been set up to buy shares only...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Endangered Earth U.S. Agenda Consumers It's Not Easy Being Green | 12/18/1989 | See Source »

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