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The Consumer Electronics Association has conducted a survey that shows a rising consumer demand for green gadgets. A full one third of those surveyed said they plan to buy green versions of their gadgets in the next year.

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The EPA will be helping holiday shoppers out with new Energy Star labels on TVs. Earlier this month we talked about Energy Star requirements toughening up on TVs, and new requirements going in place by November 1.

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Gaming consoles are finally getting some attention from Energy Star, whose new 5.0 specifications will take a look at the power consumption of these devices and set more stringent standards.

If you’re looking for a green way to back up your computer, you have a pretty cool option with the [re]drive external hard drive from SimpleTech.

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Using an energy efficient monitor is a great way to cut down on energy use. There are a growing number of options out there, including new LED monitors, and monitors that are energy sippers.

Pizza's standard take-out box gets a mean, green makeover.

Has the Energy Star label lost its luster?

A fishing ban is proposed in Australia's Coral Sea.

Eco-Libris reviews the book, In Memory of Central Park by Queenelle Minet.

You did your homework and bought an energy-efficient refrigerator.
It has the Energy Star rating, so you’re thinking that you might save some money on the electric bill and help to green your house by purchasing it.
You might be wrong.
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Electricity Overload Leads to Bad Energy Saving Decisions

Do you suffer from "electricity overload"? We don't mean the number of plugs crowding your outlets. We mean the short circuit in your brain when you try to figure out:

• Do you save energy by turning lights off for only a few minutes?
• Which takes more energy: leaving air conditioning on all day or cooling your house after you come home at night?
• What is a watt?