Sunday, April 01, 2007 |
GLOBAL WARMING |
Fifty One Things We Can Do
Can one person shlow global warming? Sure! You - along with scientists, busnesses and governments - can create paths to cut carbon emissions. Here is our guide to some of the planets's best ideas.
1. TURN FOOD INTO FUEL
2. GET BLUEPRINT FOR A GREEN HOUSE
3. CHANGE YOUR LIGHTBULBS AND (CFL) Compact Flourescent Lightbulb.
4. LIGHT UP YOUR CITY BY ILLUMINATING PUBLIC SPACE WITH LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes.
5. PAY THE CARBON TAX
6. DITCH THE McMANSION (Oversize Houses)
7. HANG UP A CLOTHESLINE
8. GIVE NEW LIFE TO YOUR OLD FLEECE
9. BUILD A SKYSCRAPER
10. TURN UP THE GEOTHERMAL HEAT
11. TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT VINTAGE CLOTHES
12. CAPTURE THE CARBON
13. LET EMPLOYEES WORK CLOSE TO HOME
14. RIDE THE BUS
15. MOVE TO A HIGH-RISE
16. PAY YOUR BILLS ON LINE
17. OPEN A WINDOW
18. ASK THE EXPERTS FOR AN ENERGY AUDIT OF YOUR HOME
19. BUY GREEN POWER AT HOME OR AWAY
20. CHECK THE LABEL FOR ENERGY STAR LABEL
21. COZY UP TO YOUR WATER HEATER
22. SKIP THE STEAK
23. COPY CALIFORNIA
24. JUST SAY NO TO PLASTIC BAGS
25. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS
26. PLANT A BAMBOO FENCE
27. STRAIGTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT
28. HAVE A GREEN WEDDING
29. REMOVE THE TIE
30. SHUT OFF YOUR COMPUTER
31. WEAR GREEN EYE SHADOW
32. KILL THE LIGHTS AT QUITTING TIME
33. REARRANGE THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH
34. RAKE IN THE FALL COLORS
35. END THE PAPER CHASE
36. PLAY THE MARKET
37. THINK OUTSIDE THE PACKAGING
38. TRADE CARBON FOR CAPITAL
39. MAKE YOUR GARDEN GROW
40. GET A CARBON BUDGET
41. FILLER UP WITH PASSENGERS
42. PLAY FOR YOUR CARBON SINS
43. MOVE TO LONDON'S NEW GREEN ZONE
44. CHECK YOUR TIRES
45. MAKE ONE RIGHT TURN AFTER ANOTHER
46. PLANT A TREE IN THE TROPICS
47. IF YOU MUST BURN COAL, DO IT RIGHT
48. DRIVE GREEN ON THE SCENIC ROUTE
49. SET A HIHGHER STANDARD
50. BE AGRESSIVE ABOUT PASSIVE
51. CONSUME LESS, SHARE MORE, LIVE SIMPLY
For more explanation visit time.com
(Source: TIMEMAG : GLOBAL WARMING ISSUE) |
posted by infraternam meam @ 8:49 PM |
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