Mother Nature is happier when you're married. A new study shows that when a couple divorces, the two resultant households use 53% more electricity and 42% more water than the pre-divorce household. In addition to the added usage of energy resources, it also requires more houses and apartments. The study goes on to say that per household, one-person occupancies, are the largest consumers of energy.

Not that you needed an excuse to reconsider divorce if your mind has drifted in that direction, but Mother Nature will thank you. To read the full article, click here.

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