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How can we do to give a little help to stop global warming?
There are 10 simple things that you can do to and save the world.
- Turn off electronic devices :Simply turning off your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you are not using them will save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide a year
2. Plant a tree : A single tree will absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime
3. Adjust your thermostat : Moving your thermostat just 2 degrees in winter and up 2 degrees in summer so you can save about 2000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year with this simple adjustment.
4. Avoid products with a lot of packaging : you can save 1200 pounds of carbon dioxide if you cut down your garbage by 10%.
5. Use less hot water : It takes a lot of energy to heat water, Use less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead and washing your clothes in cold or warm water.
6. Check your tires : Keeping your tires inflated properly can improve gas mileage b more than 3%. Every gallon of gasoline saved keeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
7. Recycle more : You can save 2400 pounds of carbon dioxide per year by just recycling a half of your household waste.
8. Drive less : Walk, bike, carpool or take mass transit more often. You will save one pound of carbon dioxide every mile if you don't drive.
9. Change a light : Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb will save 150 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
10. Spread the word to other people.
