Oct 19, 2011

Gadget and Appliance Energy Use up 600% in 40 Years

 It is not news that our energy consumption has greatly increased in the last 40 years. Nor is it news that our rate of consumption of appliances and gadgets is outpacing the gains we are making in energy efficiency. However, a new report by The Energy Saving Trust puts the scale of growth in bold relief. According to the UK-based study, consumer electronics energy consumption in the UK ...Read the full story on TreeHugger