Researcher touts profits in energy efficiency to curb warming
Amory Lovins of the Rocky Mountain Institute argues that widespread use of energy saving technology could cut U.S. energy use by 75 percent and slash oil consumption by 80 percent, making global warming abatement enormously profitable. He cites potential world energy use reductions and says efficiencies could outpace population growth, while others caution overestimated savings.
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New survey on American sex habits reveals restraint
New Orleans AP reports a survey showing Americans average about one sex per week, with married couples mainly with spouses and a strong preference for heterosexual activity. Teenage data indicate reduced frequency and later sexual activity than a decade ago, while HIV risk factors include multiple partners and some misreporting.
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Precisely How Much Electricity on July 10 2010
In 1970 northern Illinois peak demand stood at about 10 million kilowatts. By 1988 it had risen 74 percent, contradicting critics who expected later growth. The article argues planning 20 years ahead sustains reliable abundant power into the 1990s, despite outages elsewhere.
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