Why its Important Think about the weather outside. It’s cold out like it should be during the winter. In reality the temperature is considerably higher than it has been and should be. Polar ice caps are melting Polar bears and other arctic animals will lose their habitat Weather changes worse storms and flooding

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Make Your Home a Environmentally Friendly Home Don’t use your dryer as much try hanging your clothes on the line to dry Wash clothes with cold water instead of warm it uses energy to heat the water Take shorter cooler showers and don’t take baths actually use more water Replace any incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs. Clean or replace air filters on your AC unit at least once a month. Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120 degrees and wrap it with an insulated blanket. Turn of lights when you aren't in the room Regulate your houses temperature Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth. Watch less TV go outside and do outdoor activities Reduce water in your toilet tank

Green Transportation Turn your car on just before you start to drive don’t sit and talk while your car is running When you do need to fly, longer flight segments emit less carbon per mile than shorter flights Because elevated carbon emissions during takeoff and landing are the same whether the you are traveling 250 miles or 2500 miles. Think about everywhere you need to go before you leave that way you can get everything done in one trip When you can try to bike, walk, and use mass transportation to get to place to place Consider purchasing a Hybrid vehicle, or a smaller more efficient car. Don’t drive during peak hours if you can help it because you spend a lot of time sitting in traffic Always take the shortest route to where you are going if you need to look it up consider renting a bicycle to explore locally rather than renting a car Reduce pollution from your current vehicle by getting regular tune-ups and making sure your tires are properly inflated to achieve your vehicle’s optimal gas mileage.

Eat better Decrease your meat consumption eat more fruits and vegetables. Buy local products no shipping involved and supports local farmers and are less likely to have pesticides Buy food from the bulk bins at your local health food store. Be particular about the fish you eat some fish can contain harmful chemicals When grocery shopping bring your own reusable bags

Taking care of the environment well help to improve our lives and the lives of future generations but will also help use save money

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