Climate Action Now

We’re all thinking about what we “should” do to stop global warming and help the environment, especially anything related to CO2 emissions.  But frustration can set in when there is information overload, too much to do.

Starting small is best. If you’ve already changed your lightbulbs to CFLs, perhaps starting to change your driving habits in small ways can be a next step.  With gas prices over $4 a gallon, you can take steps that are also kind to your wallet.

Try this to save on gas: Drive 60-65 on the highway, and speed limit everywhere else.  Cars run most efficiently at 60 mph, and you can save a whopping 20-30% on fuel by sticking to that speed.  Keep your tires properly inflated – pick up a tire pressure guage on  your next shopping trip, they cost $1 or so.  This can save $$ in fuel costs also.  Same for getting your car properly tuned up – efficiency is the key.

As for miles traveled, try to reduce, even just a small bit, just skip one or two trips a week. Dust off that bike!  Get your sneakers on for short walks and trips around town.  Skip a trip you don’t really  need to make, or combine trips instead of making three or four each weekend.

Getting started with a few simple steps will get you thinking about other ways to cut back.  Just the few things above could cut your fuel use by 20% or even better, an awesome start!

What else are you doing that’s easy and simple? Post a comment with your ideas here any time.

Posted on May 21st, 2008 under conserve energy, Reduce, save energy • Tags: drive less, save gas, sustainable driving, ways to stop global warming. • RSS 2.0 feed • Leave a response, or trackback