20 simple steps to fight
GLOBAL WARMING
Step 1
Urge your United States Senators to support the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act.
Step 2
Run your dishwasher only with a full load.
Use the energy-saving setting to dry the dishes. Don't use heat when drying.
Step 3
Wash clothes in warm or cold water, not hot.
Step 4
Turn down your water heater thermostat;
120 degrees is usually sufficient.
Step 5
Monitor the temperature in your home.
Adjust your thermostat-lower in
winter and higher in summer
Step 6
Clean or replace air filters as recommended.
Step 7
Buy energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs for your most-used lights.
Step 8
Wrap your water heater in an insulating jacket (but only if the water heater is over five years old and has no internal insulation).
Step 9
Install low-flow showerheads to use less hot water.
Step 10
Caulk and weather-strip around doors and windows to plug air leaks.
Step 11
Ask your utility company to conduct an energy audit to find out where your home is poorly insulated or energy inefficient.
Step 12
Whenever possible, walk, bike, carpool or use mass transit.
Step 13
When time and budget permits, buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle-one that gets at least five more mpg than your old car.
Step 14
Reduce waste by buying minimally packaged goods; choosing reusable products over disposable ones.
Step 15
Request that the coolant be recycled every time your car air conditioner is serviced.
Step 16
Insulate your walls and ceilings to save about 25% on your home heating bills.
Step 17
If you need to replace your windows install the best energy saving models.
Step 18
Recycle your potentially recyclable material (paper, plastics and glass).
Step 19
AS you replace home appliances, select the most energy efficient models.
Step 20
Pass this list on to someone who likes a cool breeze as much as the next person.