Subject:  Here is what we Each can do to Halt Global warming! (Veeckster Please Review) |
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Date Posted: 11:11:19 03/23/02 Sat
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What Can You Do?
Global warming is real -- a major threat to wildlife and habitat. Use the resources below to learn more about global warming, its impacts on the planet, and what you can do.
Take Action: Solutions Begin at Home
You can start to cool the pace of global warming right at home. The U.S. consumes far more energy per capita than any other country: twice that of Germany; six times more than Mexico, Turkey or Brazil. Appliances consume about one-third of all electricity.
Here are some easy things that you can do today:
When light bulbs burn out, replace them with compact fluorescents. They use one-fourth the energy and keep half a ton of CO2 out of the atmosphere.
Forty percent of home energy use is for heating and cooling. It may be wasting up to 50 percent of the fuel it requires. And, be sure your home is well insulated.
Purchase appliances with the "Energy Star" rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They're more efficient and will cost you less to operate. A full listing of these appliances is available on the EPA's online Energy Star website.
If you live in a cold climate, lower your thermostat. If you live in a warm climate, raise it. You'll save money by turning it off when nobody is around.
Buy an inexpensive insulating blanket at your local hardware store and install it on your hot water heater.You should also turn your water heater down to 130 and reduce energy use.
When purchasing a new car, look for a vehicle that gets high miles-per-gallon. You'll save money on gas and reduce air pollution.
Avoid driving when you can; use public transportation, car pool, bike or walk.
Contact your local, state and national representatives and tell them that this issue is important to you!
Learn More: The Facts will Burn You Up! WWF is deeply concerned about the impacts of climate change. Boreal forests, coastal wetlands, coral reefs, and alpine ecosystems, to name a few, will all suffer from global warming.
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