Make Your Home Energy Efficient Buildings use up 40% of our energy. Wasting less energy at home will reduce global warming pollution and lower your bills at the same time. Simple fixes can make a big difference. You can find ways to save energy at home by visiting energystar’s website and sierra club’s green home site. The Environmental Law and Policy Center is working to pass a national energy efficiency standard. To learn more, visit www.EnergyEfficiencyWorks.org.
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What does tire pressure have to do with global warming solutions? Quite a bit! You can boost your gas mileage 3% when your tires are correctly inflated. |
The green building movement is accelerating in residential and commercial construction. Learn about the latest developments and resources you can tap. |
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Change your lightbulbs to CFLs A CFL is a fluorescent light that screws into a regular socket, available in the same shades of white light as incandescent and halogen bulbs. A typical CFL uses only 25% of the electricity of an incandescent bulb, and can help us cut electricity use by as much as half.
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Reduce Your Dorm Room’s Carbon Footprint! With colleges and universities now back in full swing, here’s how students can make their dorm rooms green.
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