A guide to ethical living

America - the land of the fuel guzzler...

America - fighting wars for oil...

America - the largest producer of carbon emissions in the world

America - the home of George Bush

America - the land of the free...free to pollute and go to war

America - the country the contributes most to global warming, not just by producing carbon pollution but resisting worldwide collaborations to reverse global environmental trends.

But they're not all bad...visit Dogwood Energy in Tennessee and learn out to make your own bio-diesel.   http://www.biodieselhomekit.com/

Of course, there is a separate debate about whether biofuels really are a realistic answer to a future energy crisis but that's for another day...

Friends of the Earth have a great section of their site with easy steps to green living.  This includes a quiz on how to save money, live healthier and help improve the environment. 

http://www.foe.co.uk/living/quiz/index.html

Okay, it might seem a little trite but all of the ideas suggested will make a difference.  Change is about lots of people all making lots of small improvements.

Sometimes its easy to think that saving the planet is the responsibility of governments and businesses.  Well its not.  Billions of decisions and actions by individuals will be what matters most.  Nearly everything we do has either a direct or indirect impact on the environment.

Businesses and governments will help set direction, provide advice and incentives, but don't forget your own responsibilities.  Try this site to find out what you can do.

http://www.carbonneutral.com/shop/index.asp