| o;s very important that we all do what we can to | | | | 40W or 100W, but with CFL’s it’s a |
| reduce the effects of global warming not just in | | | | little different. CFL’s have much lower |
| our immediate area, but all over the world as well. | | | | wattage numbers than incandescent bulbs, but |
| By combing our smaller efforts, we can | | | | give off more light with a fraction of the wattage. |
| significantly reduce the impact global warming has | | | | CFL’s are commonly categorized by |
| on our every day lives. | | | | lumens. They are a way to tell how much light |
| One way of contributing to the reduction of global | | | | the bulb gives off and it’s a much more |
| warming pollution is by perhaps changing the type | | | | accurate way to find out how bright the bulbs are. |
| of light bulb that you use. The standard | | | | Also, to conserve energy, it’s important to |
| incandescent light bulb used in so many homes | | | | always turn off the lights in room that you do not |
| across America are now out-of-date, wasting | | | | need to be lit. A large portion of electricity |
| energy and money, as well as contributing widely | | | | expenses comes from rooms that are |
| to global warming pollution. For the energy and | | | | unnecessarily lit. |
| environmental-friendly citizen, there are Compact | | | | Believe it or not, the way we drive can have an |
| fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), that give off better, | | | | remarkable impact on the environment and global |
| high-quality light using only a fraction of the | | | | warming pollution. Learning some good tips and |
| energy and electricity. | | | | tricks about driving and traveling can really make |
| If you were not pleased with CFL’s in the | | | | a difference. |
| past, a lot has changed and it’s time to | | | | Traveling as light as possible can reduce fuel |
| pick up some now. Although the price of | | | | economy by up to 2 percent. Placing luggage |
| CFL’s run a little higher than incandescent | | | | inside, rather than in the trunk or on the roof can |
| bulbs, savings quickly pile up. Not only do they last | | | | reduce dragging and therefore fuel economy. |
| much longer than your current bulbs, they also | | | | Not driving aggressively is also another way to |
| lower your electricity bill as well. If you’re | | | | reduce pollution that contributes to global warming. |
| interested in making the switch from | | | | Rapid breaking and acceleration can eat up more |
| energy-burning, money-wasting incandescent light | | | | mileage, can reduce gas mileage as much as 33 |
| bulbs to the more modern, energy-conscious | | | | percent on the highway and 5 percent in town. |
| CFL’s, then here’s how to do it: | | | | When on the highway, exceeding the speed limit |
| 1. In beginning your switchover in bulbs, purchase | | | | only 5 miles an hour over can result in a fuel |
| only one bulb to start out with, just to make sure | | | | economy loss of 6 percent. |
| that it gives off the type of light that you want. | | | | Other ways to save energy around your home |
| When buying them, look for packages labeled | | | | are upgrading to Energy Star products. This brand |
| "2700 degrees Kelvin" or "warm-white." | | | | of appliance that ranges from refrigerators, to air |
| 2. When purchasing CFL’s, it’s | | | | conditioners to toasters provides an |
| important to note the difference between watts | | | | energy-friendly appliance. Another way to reduce |
| and lumens. We are used to picking bulbs out by | | | | energy around the home is to start unplugging. |
| how much wattage they give off, for example | | | | |