Is there anything we can do about global warming?
Yes! The most important action we can take to slow global warming is to reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases. Governments, individuals, and businesses can all help. Governments can adopt a range of options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including • increasing energy efficiency standards • encouraging the use of renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar power) • eliminating subsidies that encourage the use of coal and oil by making them artificially cheap • protecting and restoring forests, which serve as important storehouses of carbon Individuals can reduce the need for fossil fuels and often save money by • driving less and driving more fuel-efficient and less-polluting cars • using energy-efficient appliances • insulating homes • using less electricity in general Businesses can increase efficiency and save substantial sums by doing the same things on a larger scale. And utilities can avoid building expensive new power plants by encouraging and helping customers to
Yes! The most important action we can take to slow global warming is to reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases. Governments, individuals, and businesses can all help. Governments can adopt a range of options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including * increasing energy efficiency standards * encouraging the use of renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar power) * eliminating subsidies that encourage the use of coal and oil by making them artificially cheap * protecting and restoring forests, which serve as important storehouses of carbon Individuals can reduce the need for fossil fuels and often save money by * driving less and driving more fuel-efficient and less-polluting cars * using energy-efficient appliances * insulating homes * using less electricity in general Businesses can increase efficiency and save substantial sums by doing the same things on a larger scale. And utilities can avoid building expensive new power plants by encouraging and helping customers to
