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Apr 21
2008
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Earth Day 2008Posted by Art Shotwell in Environment, Arts Blog   |
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Tuesday is Earth Day and I wanted to take an opportunity to suggest
changes you might want to make to help the planet. We humans are the
only species who have the ability to save the environment. And, we’re
the only species that is damaging it. So, here are some things you could do to help save our living space, the Earth.
- Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs. They last much longer than incandescent bulbs and they use much less electricity, too. And, that will save you money in the long run.
- Use your computer’s power-saving options to shut off the screen after 10 or 15 minutes in inactivity. And, set the whole thing to shut down after an hour of non-use.
- If you’re thinking about buying a new computer, think seriously about a notebook or laptop. They’re much more energy efficient and, as a bonus, they don’t take up all the space of one of those big boxes that you have to sit on the floor.
- When you’re thinking about buying a new car, consider an energy-efficient hybrid. Again, you’ll save money on gas. I don’t want to mislead you, the added cost of a hybrid doesn’t pay off for 4 or 5 years.
- Go plant a tree somewhere. Or, donate to an organization that will do it. Like the Nature Conservancy. They want to plant a billion trees. Visit their Web site.
