How can I help Global Warming w/ changing my life?

Answer 1

First, I assume you wanted to ask "...with OUT changing my life?"

The simple answer is that you can't. If you want to help, you will have to change something. Here is my suggestion. Every time you drive somewhere, ask youself the question Do I really need to drive there?

I live in a place where is gets to be close to 100 degrees everyday over the summer....I don't use AC. I help save the environment & I save lot of money. Consider turning your AC down a notch avery time you go to turn it on.

Best of Luck!

Answer 2

Can't. Global Warming doesn't need help to stop. You can't stop it. But you shouldn't be worried about it either.

Here's what I don't get. If Global Warming is going to be so horribly catastrophic, and will be so terrible for our race, then how can the solution be so simple as switching out a couple of light bulbs and riding a bike sometimes instead of driving a car? Basically, Global Warming is a big hoax to get people like Al Gore some big bucks.

Answer 3

Actually, considering what environmentalists consider "man-made" carbon dioxide, some of this advice is false.

First, you can become more green by cooking with wood instead of electricity or gas--this carbon dioxide will be absorbed into another tree which you can use to cook again--no increase in CO2.

Second, never use air conditioning, it isn't necessary, if you can't take the heat, move North. And use wood to heat your house in the winter.

Third, take cold showers, you'll still be clean, and you'll probably use less water. Oh and take them less often, use more perfume/deodorant.

Forth, don't have kids because overpopulation is the real enemy here.

You may consider this changing your life, but this is the only way you can have a significant impact on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

As for changing to CFLs--that is a negligible impact on consumption. As for not throwing things away--landfills are collecting the methane produced by them and generating electricity with it, which earns them carbon credits or offsets, so I guess putting stuff in a landfill is environmentally friendly?

Answer 4

Really, the only way you can help without changing your lifestyle is by donating money to outfits that combat global warming through activism, research, or litigation. This could be the Sierra Club, a university, or even a politician that has a solid green record. The financial help you would provide to one of these entities could somewhat offset your own ecological footprint a bit.

But of course, if you're not rich, there's not much you can do except change you lifestyle or sit back and remain being part of the problem.

Answer 5

start off with the simple things. there no reason to drastically change your life.
Just start off doing what would come normal... insultating your home better, fixing leaky plumbing, change your light bulbs to CFLs, and other things around your home to save on our energy bill.
recycle stuff that can be recycled, sell stuff that you don't want at garage sales or donate them to charities, instead of sending them to the dump. Likewise, if you don't need something brand new, check with thrifts stores or garage sales to see if you can pick up what you need rather than buying it brand new.

Don't leave your auto running, don't use your auto to take a 2 block trip. walk or ride a bike.

you don't need to change your life, only get rid of bad habits.
when you do this, you will not only be stretching your dollar farther, but also stretching resources farther, and then you'll realize how being more environmentally responsible is better on your personal economy.

once all of that has become habit, and you start to see more savings, try installing a source of alternative energy on your home. maybe a couple small solar panels, won't produce enough electrcity to run your entire home, but they will save you a few bucks on your energy bill.

Answer 6

I assume you mean without changing your life.

The answer is simple, live smarter. This just means waste less. Like by changing light bulbs, recycling, I'm sure you know the rest. The plus side being that things that waste less, like CFLs or buying energy star appliances saves you money if you pay for electricity.

So yeah, live smarter, don't waste so much, simple stuff really.

Answer 7

there are a lot of little things that can be done to help stop global warming without completely changing your life.

try this website for things that you can do...

http://stopglobalwarming.msn.com/

Answer 8

101 Ways To Live More Ecologically


1. Avoid disposable in favor of reusable
items.
2. Avoid drying rags in a clothes dryer.
3. Avoid power appliances when handpower works.
4. Avoid highly processed foods.
5. Avoid using styrofoam—it can't be recycled.
6. Avoid watering driveways and sidewalks.
7. Be responsible and creative with leftover foods.
8. Buy in bulk goods to reduce wasted packaging.
9. Buy energy efficient electric appliances.
10. Buy foods without additives.
11. Buy foods without preservatives.
12. Buy food and goods from sources you trust
13. Buy large quantities to reduce shopping trips.
14. Buy living Christmas trees.
15. Buy locally grown food and produce.
16. Buy organic, pesticide-free foods.
17. Compost your food scraps.
18. Discover and protect watersheds in your area,
19. Don't burn trash or other smoky materials.
20. Drain cooking grease onto paper bags, not paper towels.
21. Drive a fuel-efficient car.
22. Drive less: walk, bicycle, carpooland use public transportation.

23. Eat foods low on the food chain; avoid meat.
24. Eat more natural, nutritious foods.
25. Educate elected representatives on ecology.
26. Exercise regularly.
27. Explore and learn about your bioregion.
28. Grow your own food, even a small amount.
29. Hang dry some or all of your clothes.
30. Heat your home less and wear warmer clothes.
31. Heat your home more with renewable energies.
32. Hold a potluck dinner to discuss local ecology.
33. If you use a dishwasher, turn off the drying cycle.
34. Install a water-conserving device in your toilets.
35. Install a water-conserving showerhead.
36. Insulate your home to maximum efficiency.
37. Invest for social responsibility as well as profit.
38. Invest in solar power, where practical.
39. Invest in well-made, long-lived clothing.
40. Keep hazardous chemicals in safe containers.
41. Keep appliance motors well adjusted for efficiency.
42. Mend and repair rather than discard and replace.
43. Oppose meddling in ecological balance.
44. Oppose private development of special areas.
45. Oppose roadside use of defoliants.
46. Organize or join a neighborhood toy exchange.

47. Pick up litter along streets and highways.
48. Plant native trees and shrubs around your home.
49. Plant trees throughout your community.
50. Plant your living Christmas tree.
51. Practice preventive health care.
52. Practice responsible family planning.
53. Prepare only as much food as will be eaten.
54. Protect your favorite distinctive natural areas.
55. Purchase goods in reusable/recyclable containers.
56. Put a catalytic converter on your wood stove.
57. Put toxic substances out of reach of children.
58. Recycle aluminum.
59. Recycle glass.
60. Recycle newspaper.
61. Recycle old clothes.
62. Recycle plastic.
63. Recycle used motor oil.
64. Recycle your unneeded items.
65. Re-use paper bags.
66. Re-use plastic bags for storage and waste.
67. Save up for full loads in clothes washers.
68. Save up for full loads in dishwasher.
69. Shop by phone, then go pick up your purchases.
70. Speak out about your values in community groups.
71. Support efficient energy sources in your bioregion.
72. Support elected representatives on ecological issues.
73. Support energy conservation in your bioregion.

74. Support global ecological improvement efforts.
75. Support local credit unions.
76. Support local merchants before large chains.
77. Support neighborhood food cooperatives.
78. Support proper waste water and sewage treatment.
79. Support the cultural diversity in your bioregion.
80. Support the plants and animals in your community.
81. Take shorter showers.
82. Teach your children ecological wisdom.
83. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.
84. Turn off the lights when not needed.
85. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
86. Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
87. Use cloth diapers.
88. Use cloth table napkins.
89. Use less tapwater whenever possible.
90. Use non-toxic pest control.
91. Use only medications you trust/understand.
92. Use rags or towels instead of paper.
93. Use rechargeable batteries.
94. Use the second side of paper for scratch paper.
95. Use water from cooking vegetables to make soup.
96. Volunteer for work in a community garden.
97. Volunteer to maintain local parks and wilderness.
98. Wash clothes in cold water.
99. Wash dishes in still, not running water.
100. Weather-seal your home.
101. Work to unlearn poor ecological habits.

http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/1996/ip960321.html

Answer 9

Just do your part to conserve and not waste.