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Annoyed by the amount of Energy wasted in US

I’m in Chicago attending the Agile 2009 conference. I’m getting really annoyed by how much energy is being wasted here:

  • Everything (soda, water, lemonade) has a ton of ice in it. Just think of the amount of energy wasted having those coolers running 24/7.
  • Central Air-conditioning: Every conference room, hall way, lobby is set at 60F (15.5c). You see people wearing full sleeves, pullovers, etc.
  • Stair cases have been replaces with escalators everywhere.
  • I have hot water in the taps 24 hrs a day
  • People using treadmills instead of going out and jogging.
  • The list can go on…

While the world is crying about Global Warming, Energy Crisis, and so on. Here I find energy being wasted wasting senselessly. I’m not sure if people don’t care or they are ignorant or they simply not aware of the implications.

P.S: I’m also annoyed by the amount of waste (plastic and paper) generated. The funny thing is, everywhere you have these different color dust-bins with recycle logo on it. But you’ll find people use 5 different plastic glasses if they want to drink 5 glasses of water. I don’t think they get the whole point.


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