Ask Dr.Bill
Back to school? Learn how you and your school can be more energy efficient.
Many of our younger activists want to know what they can do to help fight global warming... both at school and at home. We've got some great ways to be more energy efficient but first we'd like to say thank you to those of you who want to help fight global warming.
Here's a simple list [PDF] of things that you, and everyone you know, can do every day to reduce energy use and global warming pollution - and save money!
- Shut off the lights when you are leaving a room.
- Turn off your computer monitor when you won't be using it for 20 minutes or more.
- Turn off TVs, video games and other electronics when you are done using them.
- Recycle!
- When the heat or air conditioning is on, close all windows.
Looking for more ways kids can help fight global warming? Check out the EPA Global Warming Kids Site.
For a few more ways to reduce your global warming pollution, read below and then tell your friends. Building awareness about how to reduce global warming pollution is half the battle. If we each do our part to conserve energy and cut global warming pollution, we will make progress.
Pick Better Light Bulbs
The next generation of light bulbs is here! New bulbs give off high-quality light and last up to 15 times as long.
It may seem like small change—but if every household replaced just three 60-watt incandescent bulbs with better bulbs, it would be equivalent to taking 3.5 million cars off the road! Check out our light bulb buying guide.
Improve Your Car's Fuel Efficiency
Many of us don't have a choice about driving, but a few simple tips can make a difference. Watching how you drive can improve your car's mileage per gallon, cutting global warming pollution and saving you anywhere from $200 to $500 each year. Find out how you can drive more efficiently.
Save Energy and Money at Home
The energy we use at home accounts for about a fifth of U.S. global warming pollution. That means making smart choices at home matters. Find out what you can do about heating, cooling and appliances. Learn more about home energy tips.
Other questions Dr. Bill has tackled
- Tips for efficient driving.
12/11/2006 - Pick new bulbs and calculate your savings.
10/17/2006 - Back to school? Learn how you and your school can be more energy efficient.
09/26/2006 - More answers to our global warming questions
08/15/2006 - Do appliances, TVs and computers use energy when off but still plugged in?
07/20/2006 - Can changing one light bulb really help fight global warming?
06/08/2006 - Biofuels are all the buzz. But are they really an eco-friendly fuel alternative?
05/11/2006 - Global warming is confusing. Dr. Bill answers your questions.
04/18/2006