Lose 5,000 Pounds in 30 Days

Craig Cox Utne Reader

The city of Portland, Oregon, has launched the first comprehensive citizen carbon dioxide reduction program in the nation. By embarking on a 30-day 'low carb diet,' Portland residents can lose 5,000 pounds-of household carbon dioxide emissions. In the campaign's initial phase, 50 households racked up CO2 savings of some 200,000 pounds. For more information, visit www.sustainable portland.org/energy_glo_cool.html.