Scientists tell us we cannot reverse global warming/climate change, but are limited to slowing its progression. While our individual actions do not affect the equation significantly, collectively a lot of individual actions can make a difference.
Commit to reducing your personal power consumption by as much as possible as soon as possible. Options include:
- Setting your thermostat one or more degrees higher in the summer or running AC/swamp cooler a shorter time period each day
- Setting your thermostat one or more degrees lower in the winter or running your heater a shorter time period each day
- Investing in a time controlled thermostat if possible and setting to a lower consumption setting during sleep hours and when no one is at home
- Unplugging (or turning off power strip) kitchen appliances (other than refrigerator) when not in use
- Keep refrigerators/freezers full--with empty closed containers filled with air if nothing else
- Only wash clothes and dishes with full loads
- If you have one, use microwave instead of stove, oven or coffee pot for reheating
- If you can afford it, increase the weather-proofing on your home
- Ensure your computer goes to sleep when not using it (if not turned off altogether)
