I hereby pledge to take personal action to reduce my household's global warming impacts by two percent or more in the year ahead. I join Clean Water Action in supporting a responsible, sustainable energy policy, effective actions to curb global climate change, and strong protections for America's water resources.
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Contact my Congressional delegation and ask them to co-sponsor S.309 (the Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act) or H.R.1590 (the Safe Climate Act).
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Send a letter to the editor of my local newspaper(s) recommending action to reduce global warming and climate change.
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Contact my state legislators and local officials, and ask them to promote energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy sources. |
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At Home I Will:
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Replace incandescent light bulbs or older lighting with cool, energy saving alternatives and high-efficiency fixtures.
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Unplug or completely switch off non-essential appliances such as televisions, computer monitors and other electronic equipment (so that it is not just in "sleep" mode, which still uses power) when I am away from home.
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Maintain my vehicles, and keep tires properly inflated to ensure the most fuel-efficient operation and reduce pollution.
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Keep thermostats set at least 2 degrees warmer during the summer and 2 degrees cooler during the winter.
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Purchase "green power" if offered by my local utility or request this option if it is not yet available.
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Recycle:
cans
plastic bottles
glass
paper |
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Stop using chemical fertilizers (fertilizer production is energy-intensive).
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Other:
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When Shopping I Will:
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Look for locally grown and produced foods and/or certified organic produce.
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Substitute less energy-intensive foods for meat in some meals each week.
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Bring my own reusable shopping bags. |
Other:
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At Work I Will:
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Use 100% post-consumer recycled paper and other recycled products.
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Turn off lights, printers, copiers, computers, and other equipment each night.
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Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
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Replace throw-away cups with reusable ones.
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Carpool, walk, bicycle, or use public transit at least one day a week.
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Other:
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In My Community I Will:
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Work with my
church
school, or
organization
to reduce energy use. |
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Challenge my neighbors to cut their electrical bills and help publicize the best energy savers and energy-saving tips.
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Ask local officials to adopt energy-saving policies.
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Plant a tree. |
Other:
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