| The topic of global warming is ever present in | | | | more clothing on chilly days. Just a few degrees |
| most people's lives today, having been a topic of | | | | can make all the difference. |
| great amounts of commentary on radio shows, | | | | Another simple step is to exchange the traditional |
| television programs, and the internet community. | | | | light bulbs in your home for energy efficient ones. |
| There's been an expansion of press surrounding | | | | Another benefit that many users of these energy |
| the issue of late. Being concerned about the issue | | | | efficient light bulbs discover is an increased |
| is something that many of us are, thanks in part | | | | amount of savings on their electric bills. These |
| to the continuing debate and disagreements over | | | | bulbs can last up to two years, which is longer |
| the issue. After all, so much is at stake for the | | | | than the traditional ones. If you are careful where |
| future members of our society in regards to | | | | you shop, you can find multi-packs of energy |
| global warming. | | | | efficient bulbs for five dollars or less. |
| Sadly, many want to join the fight against global | | | | Preventing global warming is just not a task |
| warming but do not realize how easy and cheap it | | | | reserved for home-owners, as a renter there are |
| can be. In recent years, too much of the main | | | | things you can do as well. As a renter if you feel |
| focus of the efforts has been on energy efficient | | | | cold air entering your home in an area where it |
| appliance and vehicles. Every little bit helps, and if | | | | shouldn't be then simply contacting the landlord or |
| you do not have the budget for the big items, | | | | property manager to make the necessary |
| there are less expensive ways to become | | | | window repairs is doing your small part. Other |
| proactive. | | | | things to discuss with your landlord include the hot |
| Your home is the key to helping you combat | | | | water heater and the addition of an insulating |
| global warming. Are there electrical appliances, like | | | | blanket because these are environmentally friendly |
| your computer, turned on when you aren't using | | | | and may save your landlord money. |
| them? This is a great way to prevent future | | | | Buying an energy efficient automobile or new |
| problems and save money at the same time. | | | | hybrid is not necessary in order to change your |
| For the easiest way to reduce your electrical | | | | modes of transportation for the better. Many |
| input, simply turn off all the lights and other | | | | people love the convenience of driving, but |
| appliances in the home when you are not | | | | everyone should ask themselves if any of their |
| immediately using them. The best part about this | | | | journeys are actually necessary. Walking, carpool, |
| approach is that it is a free example of how you | | | | or public transportation are all other means that |
| can help, and in addition to being free, it might | | | | are more environmentally friendly. Leave the car |
| save you money. Also try turning down the | | | | at home at least three times a week, and you |
| thermostat and warm yourself by wearing a little | | | | can do your part in fighting global warming. |