This shouldn't even be up for debate, but it is, and I agree with this article. Historic preservation is good for the environment, as are antiques in general.

The gentleman I used to work with, one John Fiske of Vermont, is a strong advocate for the cause of antiques as a green movement. He's 100% right, and I promise more from the Green Antiques movement very soon.

This is out of London, yet again today, from Richard Moe, president of National Trust for Historic Preservation. Very cool.