Reduce Home Energy Use

The future is not somewhere we are going. It is something we are creating. Every day we do things that make some futures more probable and others less likely.

Global warming already disrupts millions of lives daily in the forms of destructive weather patterns and loss of habitat. What is already happening is only the tip of the melting iceberg, for it is our children and grandchildren who may suffer most from the effects of global warming. Hundreds of millions of people may be exposed to famine, water shortages, extreme weather conditions and a 20 - 30% loss of animal and plant species if we do not reduce the rate of global warming and reduce GHG emissions.On the other hand, having warmer winters means longer growing seasons in temperate and subarctic climes, sometimes allowing an additional crop to be planted and harvested each year, or simply making the existing crops more productive. This article outlines some ways that you can act to help prevent the Earth from warming further. While humankind has the ability to destroy the planet, we can also help protect and sustain it.

Reducing your carbon and greenhouse gas emissions will not only make your personal living space more sustainable but it will also save you money in both the short- and long-term. Global warming is occurring more rapidly than it was originally expected to. Only forty years ago, the big worry was global cooling. Even if you remain a cynic, however, and disagree with the consensus of scientists, you will benefit from reduced pollution, a more healthful lifestyle and increased savings from enacting these simple activities that will not reduce the quality of your life.

I' m starting an informativebuzz about protecting our environment

It's all the little things... Nothing makes me feel better than giving my hard earned money to local farmers and/or organizations, buying green items that help our beautiful planet, and eating healthier foods so that I am treating myself well... Try it, I bet you'll feel great about it too!!! Melanie =)

I'm taking shorter showers, purchased energy saving light bulbs. Turning off a light when i leave a room. Shutting down computers when i'm not using them. Recycling and composting and not keeping the water running while brushing teeth or washing dishes.

The Age of Stupid: http://vidreel.com/video/NTc2NjE3/ This ambitious documentary/drama/animation hybrid stars Pete Postlethwaite as an archivist in the devastated world of the future, asking the question: “Why didn’t we stop climate change when we still had the chance?” He looks back on footage of real people around the world in the years leading up to 2015 before runaway climate change took place.  

 

Join the notstupid.org to stop climate change and while there still time.

Or text not stupid to 84424 and Click Here cutting our carbon 10% in 2010

Support for more Wind Farms in the UK by signing the WIMBY petition... 

Small changes that if everyone makes will impact.

All of the lightbulbs in the house have been changed to energy efficient bulbs. Also trying to reduce consumption of energy whenever possible. For example: all lights off until completely dark, only use if necessary. Only run washer/dryer, dishwasher with full loads. Recycle as much as possible. 

Adds to my actions ,I start using only bio cosmetic products