How YOU can help reduce Global Warming
WHAT IS GLOBAL WARMING?
Carbon dioxide and other gases warm the surface of the planet naturally by trapping solar heat in the atmosphere. This is a good thing because it keeps our planet habitable. However, by burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil and clearing forests we have dramatically increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere and temperatures are rising.
The vast majority of scientists agree that global warming is real, it’s already happening and that it is the result of our activities and not a natural occurrence. The evidence is overwhelming and undeniable.
We’re already seeing changes. Glaciers are melting, plants and animals are being forced from their habitat, and the number of severe storms and droughts is increasing.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Burning fossil fuels to power our homes and run our cars creates global warming pollution. Big and small changes can add up
and make a real difference in the fight against global warming.
Print out a booklet of tips [PDF]
At Home: Use Less EnergyHome energy accounts for 21 percent of Australia's global warming pollution. If we make smart choices, we can cut more pollution than the entire emissions of over 100 countries!
- Change a bulb: Better energy-saving lights
- Greener power: Re-thinking home energy
- Full list of tips: How to cut pollution at home: see pdf
On the Road: Be EfficientWhen it comes to global warming, how and what we drive are two of our most powerful choices. Transportation is the biggest source of AU carbon dioxide emissions, more than homes or factories.
- Save fuel: Use less petrol with your current car
- Choose green: Buy a clean, efficient car
Neutralise the RestEven if you are already driving efficiently and using less electricity, there's more you can do. Buying offsets, or credits, neutralises what we can't cut.
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