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Earth Saving News > October 27, 2009
Are Americans cooling on global warming?
What do a rural farmer in New Zealand, students in Boston, and a group of architects have in common? They’re all affected by climate change.
People from every background showed their support for global climate change action and leadership on October 24, the International Day of Climate Action. Coordinated by 350.org, the event brought participants together to raise global awareness of climate change prior to the United Nations climate change meetings in December. More than 5,000 demonstrations were held around the globe! You can check out www.350.org to see international images of people taking unique action in support of our planet’s health and future.
This effort comes on the heels of a recently published poll indicating that some Americans’ opinions on climate change may be changing in the face of the other pressing crises affecting the nation. Although more than half of the 1,500 adults surveyed still believe global warming is occurring, this represents about a 20% decrease since 2006.
What do you think? Talk to us in the comments section at the bottom of this page, or email us! You can also learn more about the pending Climate Bill and participate in the discussion with Environmental Defense Fund’s Twitter guide.
Holy cow! Meat and dairy = major greenhouse gases.
You may not think the food you eat can affect the air you breathe or the water you drink, but it does. According to Worldwatch Institute, more than 50% of greenhouse gases are generated by the meat and dairy industries!
What can you do? Consider reducing the amount of meat in your diet. Meatless Monday is a growing sensation advocating skipping meat just one day a week to reduce your environmental impact. You might also end up introducing some delicious new fruits and veggies into your diet -- check out an excellent curried eggplant recipe! Worried that kids won’t go for it? More than 80,000 Baltimore students now go meatless every Monday, and Baltimore County Public Schools plan on building community gardens at each of their public schools.
If you don’t want to or can’t give up meat one day a week, you have other options. Buy meat from your local butcher or at a nearby farmer’s market. The meat goes through less processing, doesn’t require Styrofoam packaging, and barely travels to get to you.
Our friends at the Center for a New American Dream also have excellent online resources that help you “cater to the Earth” by making smart decisions when buying food. They work to help Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. Taking care of the planet can be delicious!
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Baby, it’s cold outside! As your family migrates indoors for the winter, you want to keep them happy and warm. But not everyone properly prepares their home for the coldest season, often forgetting to use weather-stripping, remove air conditioning window-units, or neglect to put draft guards down.
So how much of your home’s heat can escape through gaps in windows and doors? If you know the answer, take our quiz and you could win an eco-friendly prize!
Celebrate an eco-friendly Halloween? We've got you covered!
Halloween to-do list.
Carve jack-o-lanterns. Check.
Plan costume. Check.
Check out our green tips for celebrating Halloween in an environmentally-conscious way. Our six simple suggestions help you green your costume, decorations, and your party or trick-or-treating plans. We even have a suggestion for what to do with those shriveled pumpkins when the party’s over!
EarthShare member groups are also putting out lots of great Halloween tips. Natural Resources Defense Council shows you how to create your own costumes and masks and tells you which products to watch out for in store-bought costumes. The Nature Conservancy shows you how to reduce, reuse, and recycle this Halloween. And check out these ideas and fun Halloween activities from the National Wildlife Federation, Bat Conservation International, and World Wildlife Fund!
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