1.Aim to have your city join the cool city list of the US. Cool cities help prevent global warming by passing creative and innovative laws on transportation and legislation that aims to save up on energy.
2.Write to your congressman and encourage them to support the laws that limit carbon dioxide emissions.
3.Use email instead of paper for announcements, invites and for generally disseminating information.
4.Share this list with co-workers, family and friends!
1. Why not look into community car sharing? You and a number of people can purchase a car together and contribute for fees.
2. Fly less- try out local vacations!
3. Encourage schools in your area to reduce emissions by maybe providing better and wider school bus routes
4. Support charities that aim to protect and conserve our forests!
5. Look into the environmental impact your investments make.
More simple tips for home, shopping and your general lifestyle that could really help combat global warming!
1. Make it a habit to buy fresh food instead of frozen ones. Frozen food cots about 10 times more energy to make and produce.
2. Seek out your local farmers and support them!
3. Don’t leave an empty roof rack in your vehicle- the weight of the roof rack increases fuel consumption and co2 emissions by up to 10%
4. Always make sure your vehicles are tuned up.
5. Drive carefully and refrain from gas pedal abuse!
