Reducing Personal Energy Consumption
From:
Joshua Wiener
Date:
May 13 07:19 UTC
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In general, most of the discussion about global warming seems to focus on
policy initiatives and other actions occurring at the governmental level.
While these discussions are critically important, I’m often left wondering what
steps I can take in my personal life to reduce energy consumption and limit my
carbon footprint. I’ve switched to compact fluorescent light bulbs and try to
walk places as much as possible, but I know that there are probably many other
things I can do to reduce my impact on climate change.
Undoubtedly this is a question that is relevant to us all, and I am hoping that
the rest of you may have some good ideas about steps that Central Ohio
residents such as myself can take to conserve energy and combat global warming
on a personal level.
What do you do to reduce your personal energy consumption? Also, as someone
who resides in an apartment building I recognize that there are differences in
people's ability to alter their living environment. Does anyone have ideas
about steps renters can take since we generally are not able to make physical
changes to the property on which we live? Conversely, what additional options
are available to homeowners?
Thanks for your help.