[jmcenanly]

These greenies would probably want those of us who survive to live in something like this

[Reeses]

Relative cost is a very honest indicator of how green something is. Cost ultimately summarizes how much total energy was used both directly and indirectly, and the total pollution created. Although not intended for that purpose, a cost of living index accidentally shows that living in a high density city is much less green overall than living in the suburbs, even with the expense of a well manicured lawn.