Region in "energy waste epidemic"

Article: Region in 'energy waste epidemic' Oct 26 2005, Daily Post
This short article addresses the consequences of keeping household gadgets such as radios, TV's, cellular phones, and computers continually running or on standby.
By the year 2020 it is estimated that "households in the North West will be wasting £8.3bn/year of energy, contributing to what is being called the energy waste epidemic.
"Televisions and VCR's alone left on standbt wast more than £30m of energy, producing approximately 165,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions."
The effects of leaving on other appliances are similar, read the link to find out how much energy you are wasting and how much CO2 you are producing just by leaving on your household appliances.

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