Someday, our prints will go
Kayla Kelley - The Daily Iowan
Issue date: 9/6/07 Section: Metro
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Such a footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide that goes into the atmosphere when fuel is burned for energy.
Mike Donnelly, a Facilities Management senior financial analyst, said the push to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions comes from a desire to stop global warming, save money, and help the environment.
People can reduce their carbon footprints simply by drinking water out of the tap, using public transportation, and supporting local food and other businesses instead of having something shipped.
Ben Black, the Quadrangle Residence Hall coordinator, sat at a display consisting of a UI dorm-issued bed, a microwave, and a curling iron among other residence hall necessities, showing students how to be more environmentally friendly.
He noted the phenomenon of "phantom watts" - those used when an appliance is plugged into an outlet but not turned on.
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"Unplug everything if you're going away for the weekend," Black said. "TVs use a lot of phantom watts. Even in standby mode, if it still has a light on, it is using energy."
The event, which began at 9 a.m., featured 100 informational booths, guest speakers, and free giveaways. It was sponsored by nine businesses.
Students also had the option to tour the Power Plant.
"The tours are mostly to showcase the UI's biomass fuel project with Quaker Oats," said Wendy Moorehead, a Facilities Management associate editor.
A small crowd paused during the lunchtime hour gathered in front of the Old Capitol to listen to UI President Sally Mason speak about environmental initiatives on campus.
"The Energy Expo display and events are truly energizing," she said. "Energizing me to think more about conservation."
Mason also introduced Roya Stanley, Iowa's new director of the Office of Energy Independence.
Mason's speech was followed by a wide variety of environmental speakers, ranging from experts on energy efficient products to environmental entrepreneurs.
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Anna Twito
posted 9/07/07 @ 12:04 AM EST
this is not a bad article, but the title is not talked about at all in the article from what i saw. am i missing something? i would just encourage you guys to make sure you tie the title into the article in the first couple paragraphs, because by then, you should know what the essential idea of the article is and the title should make sense. (Continued…)
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