PERSPECTIVE

A Flawed Foundation

Building new green homes seems visionary. But the most eco-friendly houses are the ones we're living in.

By James Hadley

November 18, 2007

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Back in the drop-out days of the 1960s, environmentalism was understood as a way of life. Doing without and living simply were its hallmarks, and a rejection of consumerism was central to the ethic. Naturally, this ethic was perceived as a threat by many who feared its effect on the economy. Today, the development of a whole new category of ... (Full article: 716 words)