Thursday, May 14, 2009

Environmental language

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Does the phrase 'energy efficiency' make you think of shivering in a poorly lit room?  Do other phrases from the environmental movement mitigate against its effectiveness?  Fascinating article in the New York Times: Seeking to save the planet: with a thesaurus by John M. Broder. 
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Worth bringing to the attention of English teachers as well as those teaching environmental issues.
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Cheers, Ruth
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