Jan 12 2009
We need to open our eyes!
Global warming is a problem we can’t ignore. There are so many little things that we can do to help, yet it seems that nobody is listening to the suggestions being given. I believe that the biggest tool we can use to fight global warming today is education. Many people just aren’t aware of the things they can do in their own lives, in their own homes, to combat this threat.
There are many simple things you can do in your daily life - what you eat, what you drive, how you build your home - that can have an effect on your immediate surroundings, and on places as far away as Antactica. Here is a list of few things that you can do to make a difference.
Ditch the Plastic - 2.5 million individual plastic water bottles are thrown away every hour in the US. Start using a reusable water bottle and just say no to plastic!
Use Cloth Bags at the Supermarket - Using your own cloth bag instead of plastic or paper bags reduces waste and requires no additional energy.
Plant A Tree - Trees suck up carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to breathe.
Buy a Fuel Efficient Car - Getting a few extra miles per gallon makes a big difference. Save thousands of lbs. of CO2 and a lot of money per year.
Put on a Sweater - Instead of turning up the heat in your home, wear more clothes!
Buy Organic Food - The chemicals used in modern agriculture pollute the water supply, and require energy to produce.
Take Shorter Showers - Showers account for 2/3 of all water heating costs.
These, and many other little actions you can take on your own, DO make a difference.
