Fact: Scientists from nearly every country on Earth have come to agree that global warming is real and is getting worse.
This part of my site is dedicated to help spreading the word that we — as a civilization — must change our ways to save this planet. Listed below are a few simple things you can do to do your part, as well as links, news, and more on the topic of preserving and restoring our environment.
Stop being part of the problem… make some changes and help the planet. You’d be surprised at how little it actually takes to make a big difference.
Ways you can help
- 42 ways to go trash-free
From No Impact Man - Change your light bulbs
Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb - Turn down your A/C or heat
Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer - Install a programmable thermostat
I did this last year; no electrician needed - Turn off electronic devices you’re not using
Simply turning off your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you’re not using them will save you thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year. - Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible
You can save 700 pounds of carbon dioxide when you air dry your clothes for 6 months out of the year. - Recycle!
You can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide a year by recycling half of the waste your household generates. Earth 911 can help you find recycling resources in your area. - Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling or taking mass transit wherever possible
Avoiding just 10 miles of driving every week would eliminate about 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions a year! - When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
You can get up to 60 miles per gallon with a hybrid! Why are there 2007 Hummers on the road? - Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Truth”
Thanks to Al’s website for these tips
Recent news
- Split court rules against Bush on greenhouse gases
CNN.com reports. - No Impact Man
Very cool experiment. I’m watching closely. - From a Rapt Audience, a Call to Cool the Hype
NYTimes reports on how some scientists are viewing Al Gore - Bank of America Announces $20 Billion Environmental Initiative
- Let VA Fly! - Virgin America
- Photos: As the world warms | CNET News.com
- Climate Panel Issues Urgent Warning - New York Times
A new report released today. - Climate fears darken Eiffel Tower - CNN.com
No night-time illuminations - PM: Climate change deal close
Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the World Economic Forum that a major breakthrough on long-term climate change goals could be close. - George Bush and Ethanol 2.0
Ethanol got a big plug this week in President Bush’s State of the Union address as a major stepping stone on the road to an alternative energy future. - George Bush to call for sharp cutback in petrol consumption
Too little too late? - Just what the world needs…
…another container ship spills its cargo
