>Lisa:
>>Here's something that everyone should try. I'm embarrassed to admit
>>that my ecological footprint requires 4.4 earths
>> http://www.mec.ca/coop/communit/meccomm/ecofoot.htm
>
>Thanks, that was fun. My rating was a awful 7.29 earths.
>I may have had trouble with converting to Kg and the questions
>did not fit self generation of power, home grown food, and super
>efficient housing. In any case it was a eye opener to see
>that 7.29 number and opened up some areas to question.
>
>I would guess that 4.4 is a very good rating for anyone living
>in industrialized society.
>
>jeff
>
We found it fun too. We managed 3 because we have an efficient car
and reasonable access to public transport - though we use the car for
the two miles to get to it - but I suspect that the limited nature of
the questions flattered us. We may use local food but this sure isn't
a local computer
On the subject of the car in question. Its a Renault Kangoo Kar we
bought recently to solve the problem of transporting 6 foot kids,
cellos, drum kits, hay etc. Its cheap to buy, does 40 - 45 miles to
an imperial gallon - pint is 20 oz not 16 for those who don't know so
thats over 32 to the US gallon. Worth looking at for those who need
to transport several people as well as farm stuff. No acceleration
worth a damn but you can't have everything. We found they tend to
flock around feed stores which were previously the exclusive haunt of
big gas guzzling 4x4s. Won't tow a horse box though
kathryn
