The Opposite of Green

Americans rank last in a new National Geographic-sponsored survey released Wednesday that compares environmental consumption habits in 14 countries.

Americans were least likely to choose the greener option in three out of four categories — housing, transportation and consumer goods_ according to the assessment.

McClatchy

Very interesting, the source: National Geographic. As the science has gotten surer about the fate of the earth, National Geographic has moved strongly from being a kind of virtual travel site to exotica to a strong political and information player for earth preservation.

Check out the site here.

Calculate your “greendex.” I got a 53. Not bad for a citizen in a country that gets a 45…