Barbara Freese

Jeff Deyette

"The cost of importing coal is a major drain on the economies of many states that rely heavily on coal-fired power. Thirty-eight states were net importers of coal in 2009 - from other states and, increasingly, other nations. Eleven of those states spent more than $1 billion on net coal imports (spending on coal brought into the state minus revenues from the coal that in-state mines exported)."--Page 1.

Ranking the States that Import the Most Coal

Burning Coal, Burning Cash

John Rogers

David Friedman

The Union of Concerned Scientists

Seth Shulman

Brenda Ekwurzel

Margaret Mellon

Suzanne Shaw

How can each of us live Cooler Smarter? While the routine decisions that shape our days—what to have for dinner, where to shop, how to get to work—may seem small, collectively they have a big effect on global warming. But which changes in our lifestyles might make the biggest difference to the climate? This science-based guide shows you the most effective ways to cut your own global warming emissions by twenty percent or more, and explains why your individual contribution is so vital to addressing this global problem. Cooler Smarter is based on an in-depth, two-year study by the experts at The Union of Concerned Scientists. While other green guides suggest an array of tips, Cooler Smarter offers proven strategies to cut carbon, with chapters on transportation, home energy use, diet, personal consumption, as well as how best to influence your workplace, your community, and elected officials. The book explains how to make the biggest impact and when not to sweat the small stuff. It also turns many eco-myths on their head, like the importance of locally produced food or the superiority of all hybrid cars. The advice in Cooler Smarter can help save you money and live healthier. But its central purpose is to empower you, through low carbon-living, to confront one of society’s greatest threats.

Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living

Cooler Smarter

Jeff Deyette

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