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Monday, June 18, 2007

What can we do to stop global warming?

• Exchange one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb.
• Drive less. Walk, bike, or carpool.
• Recycle more. Buy recycled and recyclable products.
• Check your tires. Properly inflated tires can improve gas mileage by more than 3%.
• Use less hot water. A lot of energy is used to hear water.
• Avoid products with a lot of packaging.
• Adjust your thermostat.
• Plant a tree.
• Turn off electronic devices when you aren’t using them.
• The next time you buy a car, choose one that is highly fuel efficient
• The next time you buy an appliance, purchase a highly efficient model. You can tell by looking for the Energy Star, awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Develop a plan to reduce daily electricity use around your home. Ask each member of your household to take responsibility for a different electricity-saving action.

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