| Simple things we can all do to help global warming | | | | additional 15% on your bills. |
| The generally accepted theory is that global | | | | 5) Air conditioning set the thermostat to 78 |
| warming is caused by pollution, mainly from the | | | | degrees Fahrenheit, most people are comfortable |
| by-products of us burning fossil fuels originally coal | | | | at that sort of temperature. Every degree you |
| and now oil as well. Global warming is the gradual | | | | go below that can add about 8% to your bills. |
| increase in the air temperature at the earth's | | | | 6) Make sure your external doors and windows |
| surface which over the last century has radically | | | | are properly sealed, any gaps can add to your |
| increased causing big problems with the distinct | | | | costs by letting out the cooled or warmed air you |
| possibility that sea levels may rise leading to | | | | have paid for. |
| massive floods in certain low lying areas and | | | | 7) Keep out direct sunlight, which will not only |
| islands. | | | | save your carpets and furniture from fading but |
| The question is how can I help to reduce global | | | | will significantly reduce the temperature in your |
| warming, if you follow or at least consider few | | | | house and save on air conditioning costs. |
| Eco tips that will help reduce the carbon footprint | | | | 8) to keep out the cold make sure that the |
| of your home, with the added benefit of cutting | | | | curtains fit properly, these in conjunction with |
| your power consumption and save you money. | | | | double or triple glazing can cut your heating costs |
| 1) Use energy efficient lighting, these lights give a | | | | by a huge margin. this type of glazing also helps |
| brighter light at a lower wattage therefore | | | | to keep cool air in during the hot weather. |
| consuming less power meaning lower bills and the | | | | 9) Buy only recycled paper and paper products, |
| need to produce less power. | | | | this reduces the number of tress that need to be |
| 2) When purchasing new appliances, take note of | | | | cut down. Trees are vital to the earth's ecology |
| their energy rating that is clearly labelled, the | | | | as they turn the carbon dioxide we produce back |
| more efficient the less power the use and lower | | | | into Life giving oxygen, so the fewer mature |
| bills. | | | | trees we need to harvest the better. |
| 3) Turn off lights and appliances when you are | | | | 10) Recharge batteries for things like cell phones |
| not in the room, do not just walk out and leave | | | | only when they need to be recharged. The |
| the TV on. It's not the number of appliances we | | | | overcharging of batteries, leaving appliances, TV's, |
| own it's the way we use them that makes your | | | | audio equipment etc, in some cases can consume |
| electric bills so high. | | | | up to 30% of the power they take when in use. |
| 4) Check the insulation, particularly the loft | | | | If you multiply this by the number of electrical |
| insulation in your house, there are several | | | | items you just leave on constant charge or on |
| programs that will cover some of the cost of | | | | standby, it can amount to a considerable power |
| upgrading it. Poor insulation can cost up to an | | | | wastage - all of which you have to pay for. |