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26 de marzo de 2018

WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE



WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

STEP 4: START AN ECO-FOOD REVOLUTION
STEP 3: CHOOSE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION
STEP 2: POWER UP YOUR LIFE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY
STEP 1: SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY




STEP 1: SAVE ENERGY AND MONEY

SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG APPLIANCES WHEN NOT IN USE

TVs, DVD players and computers use electricity even on standby, so remember to unplug them and cell phone chargers too.
New apps and devices, increasingly enabled by the Internet, are making it cheaper and simpler to have a "smart" home.


USE ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING

We think that LEDs (Light emiting dioses),CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps) and halogen incandescent are the better  options that traditional incandescent light bulbs.


 BUY ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES

Before buying, check how much power new appliances, furnaces, and water heaters will use.

Some countries have labelling and rating systems to let you compare the energy use of different products. 



 INSTALL PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS

These devices bring easy energy savings by automatically adjusting your home’s temperature via a program you set.







INSULATE, INSTALL EFFICIENT WINDOWS AND DOORS, AND PLUG LEAKS


Proper insulation and air sealing dramatically cut energy used to heat and cool homes. Double and triple-paned windows and energy-efficient doors save even more.



 STEP 2: POWER UP YOUR LIFE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY

GO SOLAR


Use photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal systems to power your home and heat water. Dramatic cost declines make solar more and more affordable. Add a system to your own sunny rooftop, join a community-shared solar project, or buy solar power from a neighbour.

 INSTALL A RENEWABLE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM



The many cost-effective ways to renewably heat or cool your home include air source heat pumps, pellet stoves, ground source heat pumps and geothermal technologies.  Check for programs, subsidies, incentives or tax credits to lower your upfront costs.
 SWITCH TO GREEN ELECTRICITY


In your area you may have the option to choose your electricity supplier and buy renewable electricity directly from a power company. 




STEP 3: CHOOSE CLIMATE-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION

WALK OR RIDE YOUR BIKE



You'll save energy, improve your health and help the environment.  Electric bikes get you there even faster. We´ll start local initiatives to build walking paths, sidewalks, bike lanes and bike racks.
 BUY AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE


If you must own a car, consider an electric vehicle (EV).   
Even if you plug into the grid to charge it, an electric vehicle's emissions are lower than conventional (internal combustion engine) vehicles.



CAR SHARE OR USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT


More and more, cities and towns are providing car alternatives that save you money while reducing your emissions. Don’t forget to use public transport, if available.



SKIP THE AIRPORT

Energy-intensive air travel generates a lot of greenhouse gas emissions.  
If you must travel, try train, bus, carpool or even ferry, all options with much lower emissions.



 STEP 4: START AN ECO-FOOD REVOLUTION


Industrial livestock agriculture — raising cows, pigs and chickens — generates as much greenhouse gas emissions as all cars, trucks and automobiles combined. 

A planet-wide shift toward low-meat diets would greatly reduce the costs of tackling climate change.

             

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