How Will We Save Our Planet?
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Earth is in big trouble. And it’s not even Earth’s fault. We got it in big trouble all by ourselves. So now it’s up to us to try to get it out of trouble. Each individual effort can make a difference when they are all combined. Here are a few things that you can do to help out.
Let the Sun Shine In
Converting to solar power may be a pricey endeavor initially, but it is one that will pay for itself in no time. Open your blinds and curtains during the day to let as much sun shine in as you can. It’s healthy and it will save on your electric bill because you won’t have to turn as many lights on to see. A skylight in your closet (instead of that pull string light fixture) is another great way to save on electricity; at least during the day. If you can’t afford to convert to solar power, at least try to switch your light bulbs over to CFL bulbs. Just switching out one of these light bulbs with your incandescent bulb will not only be safer because it will emit 70% less heat but it will last 10 times longer and you can cut your electric bill by $30.00…one bulb! If every family in the United States did that 90,000,000 pounds of greenhouse gases would be eliminated. That’s like taking 7.5 million automobiles off the road. Scary isn’t it?
Walk, Ride a Bike, or Use Mass Transit
With the mass transit there will still, of course, be pollution; but at least instead of the pollution from one car for every one person there will only be the pollution from the one mass transit vehicle for all the people on board. You can also use less gas by combining all your errands into one trip.
We’ve made a nice little mess of things. It’s time to put our toys away and clean up.
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Enjoy this post! I bought a bike a few years ago, and it is perfect for running to the market. I bought the large sturdy bags that attach to the back for my groceries….perfect!
I totally agree that we got ourselves into trouble and it will only be our actions that will undo the damage. Personally I’m a strong believer in nuclear power and later fusion power that will save us.
Despite the recent events in Japan I honestly believe that nuclear power is safe, relatively clean and efficient compared to other energy sources. Everyone seems to get behind wind power as a clean source however they always seem to forget the rare earth metals that are needed to make them. Metals which are dug out of the ground in a way that leaves a giant mess with serious consequences!
However whenever people say nuclear they automatically think of Chernobyl and think it’s unsafe and thus fight against it when in reality we should all embrace it.
Of course we also need to cut down on the energy we use and get smarter.
Great post!
Skylight is not just save you on your electricity usage, but improve your health status too, because skylight is the natural light come from the sun, good for our health.