Dr. Shahzeen Attarti discusses her findings regarding public perceptions of energy consumption. She notes that, contrary to the findings of researchers, the public tends to view

Dr. Shahzeen Attarti discusses her findings regarding public perceptions of energy consumption. She notes that, contrary to the findings of researchers, the public tends to view energy curtailment rather than efficiency as the better means of reducing energy consumption. Dr. Attari notes that the public tends to make small overestimates regarding energy expenditures associated with low-energy behaviors and large underestimates for those associated with large-energy behaviors. Dr. Attari mentions factors shown to correlate with accuracy of prediction. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Dr. Shahzeen Attari discusses possible causes and effects of global climate change. She asserts that US has a responsibility to work on reducing its carbon emissions and mentions the differences

Dr. Shahzeen Attari discusses possible causes and effects of global climate change. She asserts that US has a responsibility to work on reducing its carbon emissions and mentions the differences between supply and demand-side solutions.

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Dr. Attari provides an overview of the rest of her presentation, which will include discussions of public perception of energy consumption, the preferred methods of inducing behavioral change, and her current research. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Gala Co-chairs Hank and Wendy Paulson, presented ICCF's "The Good Steward" Award to Kris and Doug Tompkins for their personal investment in the rehabilitation and conservation of

Gala Co-chairs Hank and Wendy Paulson, presented ICCF's "The Good Steward" Award to Kris and Doug Tompkins for their personal investment in the rehabilitation and conservation of over two million acres of land in the Patagonia region of Chile and Argentina.

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Millionaire Doug Tompkins wanted to save a rainforest, so he went out and bought one in Southern Chile. Many Chileans though are not so keen on his philanthropy and regard him with

Millionaire Doug Tompkins wanted to save a rainforest, so he went out and bought one in Southern Chile. Many Chileans though are not so keen on his philanthropy and regard him with suspicion.

The self-made millionaire of the Esprit clothing company, Doug Tompkins, now languishes in an Eden of lush forest, deep rivers and abundant wildlife. His massive reserve, Pumalin Park, is an oasis of biodiverstiy. Conservative politician Jaime Orpis regards the swath of land controlled by Tompkins as a threat to national security. His reserve is a strategic 100km long corridor from the Argentine border to central Chile. For a nation still on the periphery of economic success having such a staunch anti-developmentalist tying up resources is also deeply irritating. Many would prefer him to take his high ideals back home. Tompkins though, came to Chile with a dream and despite the knocks he's staying until the government agrees to protect his park themselves.

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