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The Eco-Traveler archive for Jan. 20, 2009

TUESDAY, JAN. 20, 2009

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Lessons from Abroad: Water Usage

It's fairly well known that, per capita, Americans are the largest consumers on the planet. And while that might sound great for a business demographic, it's not so good for natural resource management. Much of the world population sees us as being extraordinarily wasteful when…

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The Eco-Traveler

Through The Eco-Traveler blog, Andrea Shearer shares her experiences of international adventure travel, volunteering and SCUBA diving with a commitment to protecting our environment. In the next few months, Andrea will bring her blog closer to home while exploring the natural environment and adventure activities the Midwest has to offer, and will go international again with a volunteer expedition to Nicaragua over the winter holidays. You can reach her at askandrea@ymail.com.