Take Action!
It is very easy to become overwhelmed by the realities of climate change. What is important to remember that climate change comes down to choices - to each one of us and how we choose to live, and what we can do to make a difference.
To stop climate change we all have to think and act locally to make a difference globally!
Here are 10 simple things that you can do - check out just how much carbon dioxide you will save by doing them...
| ACTION! | CO2 SAVINGS | |
| Change a light bulb! Change on regular light bulb with a fluorescent light bulb. | 150 lbs a year | |
| Inflate the car tires! | Improves gas mileage by more than 3% - and every gallon saved is 20 pounds of CO2 saved | |
| Drive less - Walk, bike, carpool or take mass transportation when possible. | One pound for every mile you do not drive | |
| Recycle your household waste! | The Average household waste cost 4,800 pounds - so, save 10 % and you saved 480 pounds! | |
| Use cold or warm water to wash your clothes instead of hot water | 500 pounds per year | |
| Plant a tree! It will absorb CO2 throughout its life. | A tree will absorb ~ 2000 pounds of CO2 in its lifetime | |
| Turn off your Electric devices: TV, DVD player, computer | Thousands of pounds in a year | |
| Save hot shower water - install a low flow shower head | 350 pounds per year | |
| Adjust your thermostat! Move it down 2 degrees in the winter and 2 degrees in the summer | 2000 pounds a year | |
| Avoid 'packaging' when you buy products | Reduce just 10 % - save 1200 pounds | |
