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Since the start of the Industrial Revolution, the atmospheric CO₂ concentration has increased by approximately 40%, most of it released since 1945. The leading cause of increased CO₂ is burning fossil fuels (such as coal and petroleum). Deforestation is the second major cause. Each of our shirts offsets one ton of CO2. How does a tshirt offset one ton of co₂?

Passive Solar Passive solar design dates back to the very first buildings created. Solar orientation and conscientious design were replaced by cheap materials and boilerplate plans in the modern construction industry. The 1973 oil crisis breathed new life into passive solar technologies only to be suffocated again by the strong economy of the 80's and 90's. Passive solar design's revival has been aided by computer models enabling designers to predict the energy and performance gains of proper design prior to beginning construction. At the start of the 21st century the subject has been receiving greater interest due to concerns over global warming and the growing "Green" movement. A passive solar home relies on the planet's most abundant energy source for heat; the sun. Dramatic savings in energy bills and carbon emissions are the immediate result; however there are long term benefits as well such as better air quality and a healthier home. On average, a passive solar home saves one ton of co2 every 154 days by utilizing smart design and lessening the dependence on heating fuels.				Available for $28 in Mens \| Womens Sizes Visit our Store We use organic Royal Apparel™

Wind Power Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into more useful forms, usually electricity using wind turbines. In 2005, worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators was 58,982 megawatts; less than 1% of world-wide electricity use. Globally, wind power generation more than quadrupled between 1999 and 2005. Wind power is ample, renewable, widely distributed, clean, and mitigates the greenhouse effect when used to replace fossil-fuel-derived electricity. How it works Most modern wind power is generated in the form of electricity by converting the rotation of turbine blades into electrical current by means of an electrical generator. Wind turbines are usually three-bladed and pointed into the wind by computer-controlled motors. The rugged three-bladed turbine type has been championed by Danish turbine manufacturers. These have high tip speeds of up to 6x wind speed, high efficiency, and low torque ripple which contribute to good reliability.				Available for $28 in Mens \| Womens Sizes Visit our Store We use organic American Apparel®

Reforestation Prior to the arrival of European-Americans about one half of the United States land area was forest, about 400 million hectares (1 billion acres) in 1600. For the next 300 years land was cleared, mostly for agriculture at a rate that matched the rate of population growth. For every person added to the population, one to two hectares of land was cultivated. The need for agricultural land stabilized in the 1920's despite continuing population growth. Reforestation efforts slowly began on abandoned farm land. How it works Carbon is incorporated into forests and forest soils by trees and other plants. Through photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; store the carbon in sugars, starch and cellulose, and release the oxygen into the atmosphere. A young forest, composed of growing trees, absorbs carbon dioxide and acts as a sink.				Available for $28 in Mens \| Womens Sizes Visit our Store We use organic American Apparel®


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