Reduce Global Warming with your vote!

Some petroleum companies, coal mining companies and energy generation companies are making too much money burning fossil fuels to want to deal with global warming. These companies find it cheaper to support politicians who ignore the facts and cling to the fallacy that global warming is still being disputed by scientists. The small percentage of scientists disputing global warming are often being paid by oil companies themselves. The current American administration wants to give lip service to voluntary reductions that never happen and they do not support the Kyoto Agreement, an international agreement to limit greenhouse gases. China and some developing countries are also avoiding their responsibilities regarding limiting greenhouse gas releases. Vote for politicians who are willing to set tighter energy efficiency standards for industries, cars and appliances. They should be supportive of funding for alternative energies like solar and wind power that does not use fossil fuels. Do not vote for politicians who accept campaign contributions from large oil companies, it is the way corporations buy their vote. Biodiesal and oil shale research will not help global warming. If we can conserve energy and use renewable energy sources, it will not only reduce global warming, it will reduce our energy dependence on foreign oil as well.

Reduce Global Warming by reducing energy use.

The biggest way you impact the environment of the planet is by consuming non-renewable resources. As children of consumer societies we are taught to desire a wide range of consumer goods that are energy-intensive to produce and use. We value our comfort and are willing to consume large amounts of energy to insure we are not too hot or too cold regardless of the outside temperatures. We are willing to consume much more fuel to have larger cars with more buttons. We curse the power bill and still buy the largest TV we can afford. If all the human inhabitants of the earth were to live like the members of western society we would need two to three earths to provide the resources for them. We do not have to live like cavemen but we can not afford the lifestyle our consumer society is urging on us. Learn more about living simply with less consumption at www.coopamerica.org, click on programs for a list of great topics. Check out a host of useful links for living simply at www.simplyliving.org.

Reduce Global Warming by shopping!

Save money and help the planet by buying energy efficient appliances and vehicles. EPA gives an Energystar rating to appliances that are energy efficient. Even if they cost more initially, energy efficient appliances will save you money every time you use them. The money you save is also directly related to reducing global warming gases and other pollution like soot and acid rain. Pay extra attention to air conditioning/heating systems, stoves, hot water heaters and refrigerators - that is where most of our energy is consumed. Check out www.energystar.gov to learn more about energy efficient products, home improvement, green buildings. Also check out www.ConsumerReports.org for smart buys on energy efficient appliances.

Reduce Global Warming by switching to alternative energy.

This is not the easiest way to go. Solar powered water heaters and pool heaters are a cost effective use of alternative energy. For those building a new home, using green building techniques and combining in alternative energies like wind and solar power can be cost effective in the long run, particularly with government incentives to defray the high initial costs. For the average home, the best way to reduce energy is to invest in good insulation, including well insulated windows and doors. Most solar homes hook up to the local energy grid and provide energy during the day when their solar panels are most effective and then use power from the grid at night. Energy companies are required to buy their power at a rate high enough to make the effort economical. Visit www.eco-web.com to learn more about alternative power generation and energy efficiency as well as related topics.
If China and the Third World is Not Limiting their CO2 Why Should We?

Emerging countries are more interested in feeding and providing electricity to their population, than global warming. Unless western countries pioneer green technologies and make them affordable by putting them to general use, third world countries will never afford the better alternatives. Live the future today, make the future easier for everyone.

Save the Planet, it’s Up to YOU!

Super heroes are not the only ones who can save the planet. We are faced with real dangers which are already causing dramatic habitat destruction and fueling natural disasters. You may not be able to bend steel with your bare hands but you can reduce global warming by just being more energy efficient. The energy you save will also reduce other pollutants like sulfur dioxide the cause of acid rain and mercury which poisons most of our coastal waters. You will even save money at the same time! Consider that a bonus for being a hero for the planet. Teach your friends and family how to be more energy efficient and your effort will be multiplied. Today’s heroes solve problems with education, not with weapons or superpowers.