The following is a list of frequently asked questions that we
have been asked. If your question does not appear on the list
please check the forums in our FAQ section. Or you can use our contact form and just ask us.
What is GreenNexxus?
A green social networking website to help you to share, publish and contribute
green knowledge and learn from others about how to reduce our impact on global
warming and the environment.
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I have feedback about the site to improve
it, where do I go?
We love feedback, good or bad. This way we can improve your
experience and make this site the best it can be. To give us
feedback go here and fill out the form.
And thanks for taking the time!
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Tell me more about My Projects?
The purpose of this is to record your green projects, to share them with others,
to help others with their projects, to get help from the green community, and
generally provide awareness to the things that people can do to make your life
greener. You can publish your projects, share them only with your friends, or
keep it private as a personal record of your green quest.
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How do I change my Profile?
The easiest way is to click your own name in the upper right hand corner of the website. Add a picture, change your info, and more!
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How do I change my Password?
The easiest way is to click your own name in the upper right hand corner of the website. This is your profile. There is a button in the center of the page labelled "Change Password". Click it and enter in your information.
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How do I change my Profile Picture?
The easiest way is to click your own name in the upper right hand corner of the website. Next, click "Change my Picture". Browse to the file and upload.
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I can't log in?
Check to make sure you password is correct. Check to see if your CAPSLOCK is on. If the webpage is giving a timed out error telling you that is can not connect to the website then you may have tried to log in during maintenance. Every so often (once a week) we take the site down for a few minutes. So try again in a few minutes to get in again. If you forgot your password, on the front page
click "Forgot your password" and follow the steps. As a final measure use our contact form to contact us.
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Tell me more about the group that makes GreenNexxus?
We are called E9 Group and you can find out more about us here.
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I want to partner/help with GreenNexxus
Please use our contact form to contact us.
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I found a typo/bug/error. Should I tell you guys?
Definitely. This site is still new and growing all of the time. We are bound to miss things or experience bugs and errors. The more help we get in finding the better for everyone. Please use our contact form to contact us.
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I forget my password?
If you forgot your password, on the front page
click "Forgot your password" and follow the steps. As a final measure use our contact form to contact us.
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How do I make a group?
Make sure you are logged in to the website. Then from the Menu along the top choose Groups and then choose any of the choices underneath. Once on that page direct your attention to the button in the upper right hand corner which says "Start a Group". Press it, fill in the details and start inviting members, sharing projects with it, or creating events.
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What kind of groups can I make?
Community based or Focus Groups.
Community is meant to be used for a location type area. A town, street, neighborhood, workplace, work building, sports group. But it can be for non-location specific reasons as well such as a national organization, worldwide company, and more.
Focus group is meant to be topic specific such as a group dedicated to energy conservation, wildlife, lightbulbs, solar panels, and more.
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Who can belong to groups?
Anybody can create a group.
Groups can be "open for anyone" or by "invite only".
You can join public groups through an invitation or simply by going to the group page and clicking the join button.
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What can groups do?
Groups allow people to work together on issues, events, projects, and discussion. Every group has their own private discussion area on the forums that only that group can see. Every group can build events and invite members to it. Any project that a person creates can be shared with the group so that they can all view it or collaborate on it together. What can't groups do?
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Tell me more about My Pledge?
A pledge is stating your intention to do something to reduce your energy consumption. By reducing your
energy consumption you lower your greenhouse gas emissions (sometimes called your carbon
footprint) which helps stop global warming. Login and you can record your personal pledge to the environment.
It will help you track your progress and provide statistics on your green quest.
Take me there now.
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What are greenhouse gases?
It seems we are reminded about climate change almost daily. Virtually every country on the planet and a majority of scientists and academics around the world agree that climate change is the number one environmental issue facing mankind.
Education and action are necessary in order to slow down the potential disastrous effects of climate change over the next century. Climate change (or global warming) is caused by the release of gases such as carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Most of these gases are emitted due to the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, gas, and oil.
Burning these fossil fuels provides electricity and heat for your home and fuel for your vehicles. We can lessen our impact on climate change by reducing the amount of fossil fuel based energy we consume and increasing the amount renewable energy we use, such as solar or wind power.
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What do the points mean?
The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas cause Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) emissions. Your share of GHG emissions at home are the result of
purchasing energy from your utilities, your vehicle also burns fuel, which emits
GHGs. The more energy you consume, the more GHG emissions you are responsible
for this is also referred to as your carbon footprint.
The utilities in each state or province use various sources to generate energy. GHGs from energy generation in Quebec are low because the province uses a lot of hydro power (no GHG). Provinces that burn fossil fuels and generate with nuclear power, such as Ontario and New Brunswick generate more GHG per kilowatt hour than Quebec, but much less than Alberta and Saskatchewan, which primarily burn fossil fuels.
Naturally, these points are estimates; actual results will vary based on the location, size and age of the home as well as the existing heating source. This website estimates your reduction in greenhouse gas emissions based on the age of your home, the heating source and the state or province where you live.
Depending on the data you provide we use the Points as a reduction base to determine how much each pledge item you complete reduces your carbon footprint. Each point equals 1 kilogram of reduction of greenhouse gases over a year period. The points are then modified based on your home and the area you live to give to better reading of your reduction.
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There are more pledge items that would be good for this/I have suggestions?
Please use our contact form to contact us with your suggestions.
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I have questions about my TCP Dashboard or about my presentations?
You have several options. First, check your TCP Country group as they all contain TCP specific FAQs that address all aspects of the presentation. Also, in your TCP country group is a step-by-step guide for using the TCP Dashboard. You may also consult your mentor for information. As a final step you can use the contact form to contact us.
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How do I become a presenter for The Climate Project?
Please visit The Climate Project.
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I am a TCP presenter and recently made an account on GreenNexxus but I don't see my TCP Dashboard?
Please use our contact form to contact us. We have the master list and we will check to see if you are a presenter and then upgrade your account.
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What is Slidetalk?
SlideTalk was created a as result of a recent brainstorming session in Nashville. This feature was built so presenters can openly discuss the slides with each other. This allows presenters to ask questions, rate comments, learn, and discover how other TCP presenters around the globe present this critical information.
The slides contained in this group are the official slides. Guidance will be coming in the next few weeks on how to post presenter shared slides in the same format as these slides.
Any TCP member (and only TCP members) can enter comments and questions below each slide and reply to any of the comments. You can edit and delete your own comments. The comments can be rated (Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down) and sorted by rating and date.
How do you access SlideTalk 1.0? You can access SlideTalk from the Resource tab on the TCP Dashboard on the GreenNexxus site.
Your comments back to us and your usage will drive the feature set for SlideTalk 2.0. So browse the slides, comment, discuss, learn and enjoy. I hope you enjoy SlideTalk as much as we enjoyed building it.
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Can I invite anyone to GreenNexxus?
Yes you can. Once you are logged in, proceed to the FRIENDS option along the top and click on "Find Friends". Then use the method that is easiest for you.
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I have sent multiple buddy requests to my friend, but she says she does not get them?
Sometimes invitations go to the spam or junk folder. Get them to check there for the invitations. Also note, that if someone declines an invitation they will not receive future invitations from that sender.
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How do I find someone I know on the GreenNexxus site?
Log in. Then proceed to the FRIENDS option along the top and click on "Find Friends". Choose the option for "By Friend's Name". They may have signed up with a nickname or even used their real name. If you cannot locate them, try using the option for searching by email address.
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Can I invite people from my Outlook or Thunderbird contacts?
Log in. Then proceed to the FRIENDS option along the top and click on "Find Friends". Choose the option for "In my Outlook/Thunderbird Contacts". Follow the steps on screen.
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Can I invite people from my GMail, Hotmail, or Yahoo contacts?
Log in. Then proceed to the FRIENDS option along the top and click on "Find Friends". Choose the option for "In My Webmail Contacts". Follow the steps on screen.
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Can I invite people from my Facebook account, or Hi5, or Friendster?
Log in. Then proceed to the FRIENDS option along the top and click on "Find Friends". Choose the option for "Friends On Other Social Networks". Follow the steps on screen.
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Tell me more about the Events area?
Start an event. Make is small or big. Use the GreenNexxus set of features to let the world know. Start your own 'Turn the lights off' event. Spawn discussion to bring it to fruition. This tool lets you make a difference in your own way. Do it solo or have your group start one.
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Can anyone start an event?
Anyone at all. Try it out.
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What is the difference between a real and a virtual event?
Real events happen at a physical location whereas virtual events happen anywhere via the internet.
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What is the difference between 'Blogs' and 'Mini Green Blogs'?
Our Blogs section is a group of subject matter experts in various areas who are sharing their blogs with everyone. These are featured content items in the Blog area. The Mini Green Blog is your own blogging area for recording your green life.
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How do I Blog for GreenNexxus?
Our Bloggers have shown great experience in their fields/areas of expertise. If you have the qualifications, please use our contact form to contact us.
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Tell me more about My Mini Green Blog?
What was the last green thing you did? Have any green links to share? What green thoughts do you have? Share your earth friendly comments here.
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There is an email link on my posts. Can people get my email address?
Your personal email is protected. No one can see it or take it for any reason. The link on every post will only allow a user to send you an email through GreenNexxus. At no time will they ever see your real email address.
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Can I start a discussion anywhere in the forums?
Everywhere except the "Projects" Forum area. These are generated by the GreenNexxus site when you to start a discussion on any members projects.
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The forums give me an error that prevents me from posting two posts within a certain amount of time?
We have flood control enabled on the forums. This prevents spammers and other malicious programs/people from flooding the forum with spam messages. The timer is set for 10 seconds before you can post again.
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Sometimes I see no new posts on the forum yet at the bottom of the forums in the recent discussions area there are plenty of new ones. What are those from?
Those posts are from our group discussion areas. Each group and event are given a private forum area and some of them are bustling with activity. Most groups ares public which means you can join them at which point you can see and participate in the discussions.
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