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How big is your carbon footprint?

Written on May 24, 2010.

UCI research group uses collaborative filtering to build a better online carbon footprint calculator. Netflix, the popular movie-delivery site, “predicts” films its users may enjoy. The process doesn’t involve mind reading; it’s simply computer science. A collaborative filtering system allows Netflix to group users with similar viewing and rating histories and, consequently, anticipate which movies might appeal to which customers. Bill Tomlinson, UC Irvine associate professor of informatics,...

Climate change: smart strategies

Written on May 11, 2010.

Inundated with conflicting advice on how to reduce your carbon footprint? Diane Pataki, associate professor of Earth system science, will clear up the confusion. Jennifer Fitzenberger, University Communications People are inundated with advice on how to reduce their carbon footprints. With many ideas, some of them contradictory, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. Which measures are scientifically sound and most effective? How much leverage do people really have to reduce global warming...