Stream of Consciousness

Just finished watching “An Inconvenient Truth” - wow, amazing how they got the evidence together in a compelling format. 

HOWEVER, I must say I was terribly disappointed that there was way more emphasis on the science and not so much on how to fix the problem.  I went to the website listed at the end of the film (www.climatecrisis.net, 2007), and here are tips from their pages on what you can do to help solve the problem:

AT HOME

• Replace a regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
• Install a programmable thermostat, and move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer
• Clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner
• Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases
• Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket and use less hot water.
• Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible
• Turn off and unplug electronic devices you’re not using
• Only run your dishwasher with a full load and use the energy-saving setting
• Insulate and weatherize your home
• Be sure you’re recycling at home and buy recycled paper products
• Plant a tree
• Get a home energy audit and switch to green power

AT MEALS

• Buy locally grown and produced foods, organic foods, fresh not frozen. 
• Avoid heavily packaged products.
• Eat less beef.

TRANSPORTATION

• Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling, car sharing, telecommuting, or taking mass transit wherever possible.
• Keep your car tuned up and your tires properly inflated.
• When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle.
• Fly less often.