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Personal Energy Meter
If you live in the United States, see how you measure up against others, and how choices you make at home and in the way you travel could help to protect the atmosphere. If you live outside the United States, take a look at our global carbon map.
The Energy Diet
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Trimming your energy use is a lot like taking off extra pounds. The Energy Diet offers a step-by-step approach toward a lifestyle that is healthier for the planet, and your wallet.
Did You Know?
It requires about 95 percent less energy to recycle an aluminum can than to make a new one.
More About Energy
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What Is the Great Energy Challenge?
The Great Energy Challenge is a National Geographic initiative to help you understand our current energy situation. Explore the GEC to figure out and trim your carbon footprint.
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2010 Gulf Oil Spill Coverage
See the latest news and photos of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico from the National Geographic News team.
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One Watt at a Time
Find an energy project you can stand behind. National Geographic's Action Atlas connects nonprofits with concerned citizens looking to donate time or money to preserving the environment.
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Interactive: Harness the Power of Wind
Engineer your own turbine and find out for yourself whether or not the answer to our clean energy problem is blowin' in the wind.
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Energy Facts
The future could depend on how we harness and use energy. Learn the basics about a diverse range of sources—from wind to fuel cell.
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Interview: U.S. Energy Secretary
Steven Chu spoke with National Geographic magazine about his goals, which include quick improvements and long-term developments.
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Special Report: Shale Gas Rush
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A Dream Dashed by the Rush on Gas
The shale gas industry maintains that it protects drinking water and land. But mistrust has been sown in rural communities.
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New Jobs Through Energy
The industry promises jobs to a state badly in need of an economic boost, but the work so far isn't where you might expect it to be.
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Mapping a Gas Boom
Track the growing mark that energy companies have etched on Pennsylvania since first producing natural gas from shale.
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The Great Energy Challenge
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Quiz: Natural Gas
Find out how much you know about one of the world's fastest growing fuel sources.
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Personal Energy Meter
See how you measure up and find out how making simple changes at home can help.
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Start an Energy Diet
These small steps could heal the planet and save you money.
