After my recent rant about environmental alarmists who talk about “Global Warming” at every possible turn, I thought that it’s only fair to encourage others to do something about the phenomenon. That’s the topic of this week’s question.

(And you might want to have a look at sites like this one, this one, or this one, for assistance in coming up with your answers.)

But first, Cat, of “Sweet Memes,” was first to play last week. Congratulations, Cat!

On to this week’s question!

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:
Name seven things you have done or would be willing to do to reduce your contributions to global warming.

Either answer the question in a comment or answer it in your journal and include the link in a comment. (To be considered “first to play,” a link must be to the specific entry in which you answered the question.)

My answers:
1. Drive Less - I try to avoid driving anywhere whenever possible. My “sightseeing” has been reduced dramatically; my trips home (and my parents’ trips here) have been curtailed by at least 50% now that gas prices are so high.
2. Move Closer to Work - When I moved to Virginia, I intentionally located to an apartment less than three minutes from work. I’m less than four minutes from the stores where I do the majority of grocery shopping and errand-running as well.
3. Heating/Cooling Smartly - I keep my thermostat at 75-76 in summer and closer to 67-68 in winter. I also try to check, as regularly as I can, the air filter.
4. Turning Off Unused Lights/Appliances - I’m bad about leaving both TVs on, even when I’m not in the room. I’m working on this. I’m also turning lights off at night sooner.
5. Use Energy-Efficient Appliances - Fortunately, my apartment complex has handled this for me. The refrigerator, washer and dryer and hot water heater all came with the energy-efficient labels already in place.
6. Cut Hot Water Consumption - The only time I use hot water is during dishwashing and my shower. I wash clothes in cold whenever possible.
7. Encourage Others to Conserve - Well, that’s the whole point of this week’s question, isn’t it!