10 Easy Steps
1. Turn your thermostat down 2 degrees.
2. Change a standard light bulb to energy efficient
3. Stop appliances from being on standby
4. Say no to plastic bags, use reusable bags
5. Shop locally
6. Bring your own mug instead of using Styrofoam.
7. Go by way of public transportation
8. Bike or walk
9. Say yes to short showers
10. Plant something
If one million people stand up to say “I can help fight
Global warming” we have taken the first step!
The two most critical survival skills are clear thinking and perseverance.
Global warming might be the most serious challenge the human race has ever faced, but don’t freak out.
If this is your first exposure to the facts about global warming, you may slip into a state of climate shock-triggered by the realization of the eminent dangers we face. Warning signs include shortness of breath, a sense of powerlessness and despair, a concern for polar bears, and an urge to lecture others about glaciers.
Luckily climate shock is manageable – And so is climate change, if all of us are committed to the task.
Most attempts at change fail – not for the lack of will but for the lack of planning and pragmatism. And yet the behavior you wish to change didn’t occur in one day, so why should you expect to undo it in one day!
Pick one goal
Write it, be clear about it, is it really achievable.
Identify the skills and resources needed
Divvy up your plans into small achievable steps
Anticipate hiccups (It’s inevitable)
Talk about it (tell friends and family)
Review your plan (for progress)
Treat yourself (when successful)
Keep your eyes on the prize (It will become easier and innate)
Fact: Convince every American household to change one incandescent bulb with CFL and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the annual emissions of nearly 800,000 cars.
• 500lbs is the equivalent amount of coal burned when you choose an incandescent bulb over a compact fluorescent, over the life of the bulb.
Information from:
The Live Earth Global Warming Survival Guide
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