Joseph P. Fuhr Jr.
Stephen B. Pociask
 

Executive Summary
People around the world are becoming more and more aware of and concerned about changes in the atmosphere due to extreme weather events, melting glaciers, and changing ecosystems.  As the Washington Post noted in a special report about global warming and climate change, “broad scientific evidence suggests that [...]

Money Saving Tips for Consumers
 
This ConsumerGram is the third and final report in our series of consumer tips.  In this ConsumerGram, we list few small steps can result in a big energy savings for consumers. 
 
The following are important tips to save money and help the environment:
 
·         For General Lighting, Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs.
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This ConsumerGram is the second in a series of three reports on small steps that consumers can do that can add up to big savings.  In our first report, we discussed how consumers can save by buying in bulk and bundling, and how tap water is both safe and cost-effective compared to bottled water.  As [...]

Money Saving Tips for Consumers
 
This ConsumerGram is the first in a series of three reports that discuss small steps that can add up to thousands of dollars in savings for consumers.  In this ConsumerGram, we discusses how purchasing in bulk, bundling and using tap water instead of bottled water can save consumers money. 
 
 
Buy [...]

A recent ConsumerGram concluded that failure to extend the moratorium would allow state and local governments to tax Internet services, which would ultimately lead to higher consumer prices.  In other words, taxing the Internet would be a “bad deal for consumers.”  Last week, Congress introduced a bill to extend the Internet tax moratorium and to [...]