Global Warming: Doing Your Part on the Road
Once you become aware of the effects of global warming and the daily solutions we have at our fingertips, you will naturally find yourself doing the things that protect the environment no matter where you go. Whether you are in your car to go to work, running errands, or are on vacation, there is always something you can do to combat the effects of global warming.
First of all, what kind of car do you drive? This is especially good to think about when it’s time to replace your vehicle. Not only do you have the opportunity to really make a difference, but you’ll save money as well. For example, a hybrid vehicle that gets 40 miles to the gallon will save you from $2000 - $3000 over the life of the vehicle. If you can’t afford to buy a new hybrid, consider a used one or at least one of the lower emission vehicles.
Regardless of the type of vehicle you drive, there are several things you can do to increase your gas mileage and do your part in the fight against global warming as well as save money. Check to make sure that all your tires are properly inflated. Your owner’s manual will list the exact amount of air that should be in your tires. Look in your trunk as well as elsewhere in the car to see if you are carrying a heavier load than need be. The heavier your vehicle is, the fewer miles to the gallon you can expect.
Be diligent when it comes to maintaining your car. Replace air and oil filters as needed and get a tune-up or have your vehicle inspected once a year. Periodically check for damaged hoses as well. Turn the car off if you find yourself idling for more than a minute. Keep a chart or spreadsheet of your starting gas mileage and as you implement each change or several changes, check your progress to see how your savings – and your contributions to the fight on global warming are adding up.
Group your errands together, not only in the route you take but when you are doing them. Stock up on groceries and household supplies so you don’t have to constantly run to the store. Plan your video rentals to coincide with other nearby errands so that you don’t have to run out for “just one thing.”
Make every trip count when you have to use the car and walk or ride a bicycle whenever you can to save our planet, get exercise, and keep a little of that gas money for something else.
Global Warming: What Your Community Can Do
Many communities across the United States have implemented or are in the process of implementing programs to help combat global warming and save the environment. Recycling has become more and more prevalent with new items being added to the list of recyclables all the time. Where it was once newspapers and soda cans, now we recycle computers and cell phones, and new items are constantly being added to the list we can keep from tossing into the landfills.
Just something as simple as collecting magazines and delivering them to medical offices, nursing homes, and hospitals can make a huge difference in communities across the globe. Not only are you helping to save the environment, but you are providing access to entertainment and education that might otherwise end up in the garbage.
We’re doing our part and we want our elected officials to also. A letter writing campaign targeted toward those officials demanding legislation for cleaner cars and cleaner power plants is a great way to bring the community together on this issue. More than 525 mayors across the
Involve your kids, your family, relatives, and friends in the protection of our planet. Have a get-together and exchange ideas about what you can do in your homes, schools, places of worship, and at work. Although the statistics regarding the amount of energy just one family can save by implementing even small changes are astonishing, when the entire community comes together in the fight against global warming, the changes are truly amazing.
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There is much to be done and fortunately, many, many ways that we, as individuals, as a community, as a nation, and as a world can work to protect the environment from further harm, and in fact, reduce the harm that has already been done. If your community already has a plan of action, consider becoming a part of it, and if it doesn’t, consider what you can do to get one started.
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Global Warming: Doing Your Part at Work
You can do your part to combat global warming even when you are at work. In fact, examining the way you get to work each day would be a great first step in implementing your new “green” lifestyle on the job. Ask yourself if it is possible to carpool or switch to public transportation, even one day a week. What about bicycling? One of the best things you’ll learn as you live a greener lifestyle is that many of the things that are good for the environment are good for us also. For example, bicycling to work just one day a week will not only save energy and reduce the harmful emissions polluting our environment, but it is great exercise as well. Do you live close enough to walk? Think exercise and environment and you’re on your way to a great start.
There are a lot of other ways you can combat global warming at work as well. Here again, is a great opportunity to recycle. If your place of work doesn’t already have recycling bins, perhaps you could help to implement them, especially if there is a soft drink machine on the premises. Most everyone is happy to toss a can into a nearby receptacle and when it’s time to take the cans to the recycling center, you could donate the proceeds to charity in the name of your company.
There aren’t too many places of business that don’t use paper in one form or another. This is a huge source of waste that can be easily recycled. Here again, most employees would be willing to drop their recyclable paper into a handy box or bin and before long, it would just be the thing to do.
The type of office supplies and equipment that are initially purchased can have a huge effect on the fight against global warming in terms of energy conservation, recyclables, and reducing gas emissions. Installing energy efficient light bulbs in the office or workplace can have a huge impact as well as purchasing energy efficient equipment. Ink cartridges can be refilled and recycled, which saves money as well, and when it’s time to purchase a new computer, look for the energy efficient models that emit far less heat than many of the ones currently in use.
Many large companies have gotten on board and are diligent about the products they purchase and advocate recycling and cutting down on waste. If your place of business hasn’t yet implemented a program to proactively combat global warming, be the hero and start one today!
Global Warming: Doing Your Part at Home
Going green has become a way of life for many energy-conscious citizens. It starts with recycling soda cans and newspapers, yet conserving energy and being proactive about global warming can literally touch every facet of your life. You’ll be amazed to discover how much energy one family or even one person can save just by implementing a few simple changes around the house.
For example, light bulbs may seem like such a small part of the whole global warming issue, yet if every American replaced just one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb, it would save enough energy to light more than 2 million homes for an entire year! That is truly mind-boggling when you think about it. In fact, these energy-efficient light bulbs will not only save tons of energy, but they will save you tons of money because they last so much longer.
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “reduce, re-use, and recycle” many times. That’s because the impact of putting these simple solutions to use is huge in the fight against global warming. It’s not just the materials used to make the new product that we need to be concerned about, it’s also the vast amount of energy used from the manufacturing process all the way down to delivering the product to the end-user.
When you do need to replace items in your home, especially large items like appliances, look for the energy efficient appliances. You’ll save money on your electric bill and you’ll save the earth at the same time. For example, when you need to replace your clothes washer, by replacing it with an energy efficient model, you’ll money save on electricity and water and you’ll be protecting the environment at the same time. You can find a list of Energy Star qualified home products at energystar.gov. Here you’ll find products for the home and office in more than 50 categories. In order to qualify for the Energy Star, products must meet stringent energy-saving guidelines.
You can also go green outside by using a reel lawn mower or at least use a mulching mower if you absolutely have to use a power one. In so doing, you’ll reduce the amount of grass clippings that will eventually find their way to the landfill. Anytime you can avoid sending anything to the landfill, you are reducing the amount of methane gas emitted and that’s another big help in the fight against global warming.
There are hundreds of ways you can do your part to combat global warming at home. Getting started is the first and most important step and once you do, you’ll begin to be aware of more things you and your family can do.
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What is Global Warming?
We’ve been hearing these words for a few years now and even those who know absolutely nothing about global warming know that it has something to do with the environment. If you watch the news, you’ll hear politicians arguing about how serious it is and finger pointing about who is doing their part and who isn’t. If you look online for the answers, you’ll find everything from the simplest explanation to a scientific one. We’re going to keep it simple here.
In a nutshell, the atmosphere of the earth is becoming warmer than it should and is attributable to human activities, such as carbon dioxide emissions and the burning of fossil fuels. Global warming can be traced back to the Industrial Age, when machines started doing the work of men, and as industry and technology has evolved, the earth’s atmosphere has taken a beating.
What’s happening is that our climate is changing and it’s not just the amount of heat. Sea levels and rainfall and snowfall patterns are changing as well. Scientists are still studying the effects of global warming, but what they know already is cause for concern.
Heat and drought can have a huge effect on the economy and the health of millions, especially the elderly and the very young. Food supplies and water resources could be affected. Warmer temperatures can promote infections and increase air and water pollution, which can lead to even more sickness.
It has been said that the one thing we can do nothing about is the weather, but in the case of global warming, we can. By doing our part as individuals and working together in our communities, we can promote a huge and lasting effect on the climate that is to come in the not-too-distant future.
Communities all across the United States have devised ways in which we can all make a difference. The information is at our fingertips and interestingly enough, many of the ways in which we can have a positive effect on our environment will actually benefit us now. For example, many of the steps we can take to combat global warming such as using energy efficient appliances and walking or riding a bicycle instead of driving a car will have a direct and swift benefit to our own lifestyles.
The truth is, when we begin to do the things that will inevitably save our planet, we will save ourselves. We’ll save money, eat healthier, get more exercise, and breathe easier.
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