Things you can do to help that take little or no effort:
Switch your bulbs:
Start using compact fluorescent lightbulbs.
These bulbs will both save you money help reduce your global warming contribution.
These bulbs use approximately 1/4 the energy of normal bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
Replacing one incandescent bulb with a CFL save our atmosphere from a 1/2 ton of CO2 over the bulb's life.
Lower your electric bill:
Set a goal of reducing your electric bill by 5%, $20 or whatever seems reasonable.
The mere act of goal setting is amazingly effective at encouraging action awareness -- like turning off those lights.
You'll save money too!
Adjust your thermostat:
Small adjustments in thermostat temperatures can result in substantial energy savings - turn it up 2 degrees in summer, down 2 degrees in winter.
Water heaters temperatures can also be adjusted. They are typically set at 140°F, while most households only require a setting of 115°F - 120°F. This easy adjustment could result in a 6 - 12.5% energy savings.
Keep your tires inflated:
For every pound of pressure below recommended levels, fuel economy drops 1 percent. Keeping your tires properly inflated means saving about a tank of gas a year.
Give your pedals a rest:
Rapid acceleration and braking can lower gas mileage by as much as 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent in town.
Need we say more?
Think when you buy:
Are the products you buy over packaged?
If so more energy and resources were used than necessary.
This translates to more global warming impact.
Learn the facts:
There is still a lot of misinformation and myth floating around. But the consensus is our climate is warming.
The CO2 we release is contributing to this.
Arm yourself with facts and become a climate advocate.