1.) What does the Natural Resources Defense Council have to say about the dangers of piping tar sands out? 
The natural resource defense council say that it is highly corrosive and acidic and can weaken the pipelines that carry it, increasing the risk of spills.

 2.) Why are Portland citizens concerned about a pipeline break?
 They are concerned because of the oil spilling and causing global warming.

1.) Describe what "vampire power" or "standby power" is.
Vampire power :
vampire power are power that suck energy all over your home. Energy vampires work day and night to drain the wallets.


 2.) List 3 devices (or kinds of devices) that use this kind of power. 
 1. desktop computers
2. phone charger
3. remote control


3.) List 2 ways you could decrease the use of "vampire power" where you live.
1. unplug any devices that you do not use
2. use an inexpensive power switches that plug into your wall sockets