50 ways to change your habits and reduce climate change (so many of them will appeal to a frugal's
heart...)
I posted in GD, where it promptly sank. But I find a lot of articles posted here on DU about how awful things are; I'm interested in who is doing what ... aside from voting for the democrat on the ticket.
This was the thread; I changed the post title for this group.
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So, what are you going to do about it?
Experts Fear Collapse of Global Civilization:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022178391
Lots of comments. But what should we actually be doing? What can you, as an individual, commit to doing regularly as a way to change your habits and reduce your impact on the environment?
Each one of us doing a little - or a lot more - to help can add up to a significant, positive impact.
Here are fifty suggestions, the first few are listed. And the first one is one of the most important:
http://www.squidoo.com/reduce-climate-change
1. Eat less meat, and eat more vegetables. Cattle are one of the largest producers of methane, a gas that helps contribute to global warming. Cut back on the meat, and you'll be contributing to less methane.
2. Use a more energy efficient vehicle to reduce emissions and oil use. The Toyota Prius always tops the list of most efficient cars, but don't forget the Accord, Sanata, and Jetta.
3. Plant a tree on your own, or in Brazil. You can make donations to help plant trees far away, or plant one locally to help produce more oxygen and filter our air.
4. Take public transportation. Even if you only take public transportation once a week or once a month, you're lessening potential emissions that contribute to climate change.
5. Turn the temperature down on your thermostat to save energy. Any energy you save lessens the amount of fossil fuels used at energy plants.
6. In the warmer months, use window and fan ventilation over air conditioning when possible instead of air conditioning (in your car, too).
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small footprint, but we can always do more.
Thanks!
I have several weights and change them out seasonally. Our boat is very cold at times and we keep it pretty wide open, but a down blanket does the trick.
The only downside is having to be the first one up in the morning, lol!
an electric blanket burns off calories very effectively. You can end up burning more while you're asleep than while you're awake. Cold is the chubby fellow's friend.
