10 Ways through which YOU can help prevent Global Warming

It is high time now that we start contributing to help control global warming and rising water levels. If we don’t act quickly, cities like London, Miami, Mumbai and Calcutta may be submerged in another 40 years. Hence, rather than leaving our faith at the hands of our Governments and big Corporate houses, here are 10 simple steps you can follow to help curb global warming yourself to a large extent:

1. Get Educated
   Your first step should be to educate yourself about Global warming, reasons behind it and its impact. Only if you know in-depth about the subject that you will be able to spread awareness about the problem around you.
   
   
2. Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
   Replace frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. Save more than 300 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $60 per year, as they are cheaper and consume less energy.
   
   
3. Keep your Car Tire Pressure at the optimum
   Keeping the tires on your car adequately inflated will increase your car's mileage, which will make it more fuel efficient. Check them every week and save 250 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $840 per year.
   
   
4. Drive smarter
   A cars fuel efficiency drops sharply over 55 mph. Also, at this speed, don't forget to keep your car in top gear and the windows up.
   
   
5. Replace Old Appliances
   Inefficient old appliances waste a lot of energy. By changing them, you can save hundreds of lbs. of carbon dioxide and dollars per year.
   
   
6. Unplug Unused Electronics
   Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. By unplugging them, you can save over 1,000 lbs of carbon dioxide and $256 per year.
   
   
7. Insulate Your Water Heater
   By keeping your water heater insulated, you can save 1,000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $40 per year.
   
   
8. Use Recycled Paper
   Use 100% post consumer recycled paper. This can help save 5 lbs. of carbon dioxide per ream of paper.
   
   
9. Energy efficient computers
   Turning your computers to a more efficient mode, helps to conserve power. Turning your computer to hibernate mode or low power mode or just turning off the monitor when you are not working on the Computer, conserves a considerable amount of money and energy. Upgrading to a laptop from a desktop can change your efficiency by 90%. Also switching to an ink jet printer from a laser printer can save you another 90%.
   
   
10. Use a Push Mower
    Use your muscles instead of fossil fuels and get some exercise. Save 80 lbs of carbon dioxide & loose some more per year.