Global warming solutions

We all are aware of the threat of global warming today. We blame industries, lack of govt initiatives, So on and so forth.

But have we ever thought of our responsibilities and roles. With just a few responsible choices we can maintain a healthy planet or at least contribute something towards the Mother Earth.

A well-tuned car with properly inflated tires burns less fuel—cutting pollution and saving you money at the pump. If you have two cars, drive the one with better gas mileage whenever possible.
Better yet, skip the drive and take public transit, walk, or bicycle when you can.

Support clean, renewable energy solutions, such as wind and solar power, can reduce our reliance on coal-burning power plants, the largest source of global warming pollution.

Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Especially those that burn the longest each day. Compact fluorescents produce the same amount of light as normal bulbs, but use about a quarter of the electricity and last ten times as long. Each switch you make helps clean the air today, curb global warming, and save you money on your electricity bill.

Saving energy at home is good for the environment and for your wallet. Adjust your thermostat and start saving. For each degree you lower your thermostat in the winter, you can cut your energy bills by 3 percent, so on and so forth.
Become a smart water consumer. Install low-flow showerheads and faucets and you'll use half the water without decreasing performance. Then turn your hot water heater down to 120°F and see hot-water costs go down by as much as 50 percent

Buy energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Replacing an old refrigerator or an air conditioner with an energy-efficient model will save you money on your electricity bill and cut global warming pollution. Look for the Energy Star label on new appliances.

Plant a Tree, protect a forest. Protecting forests is a big step on the road to curbing global warming. In addition to storing carbon, trees planted in and around urban areas and residences can provide much-needed shade in the summer, reducing energy bills and fossil fuel use.

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Producing new paper, glass, and metal products from recycled materials saves 70 to 90 percent of the energy and pollution, including CO2, which would result if the product came from virgin materials. Recycling a stack of newspapers only 4 feet high will save a good-sized tree. Please...buy recycled products!

Few simple steps that do not matter much to us but can create a difference to the future of this world.