What can you do?
SAVE ENERGY:
Turn off the lights. The typical lighbulb is actually a really good heater! Abot 90% of the energy used in an ordinary lightbulb is lost as heat. So, turn off the lights when you're not in a room - and use flourescent lights where you can, because they use a lot less energy.
Turn off televisions, radios, stereos and other electronic gadgets when not in use. They don't use much - but why waste any?
In the summer use fans instead of air-conditioners. Air conditioners use about ten times more energy than fans.
As we learn to save energy, less pollutants get released into the atmosphere.
Encourage your parents to drive less - suggest they learn to ride a bike again! The gases released by car exhausts are highly toxic. If your parents have to drive, ask them to use unleaded petrol.
Remember, knowledge is power. Find out what is happening. Find out who the key players are in changing the negative practices. Can you change what is taking place - even by the smallest amount? Every little helps.
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