Three Simple Rules for Climate-safe Living

Our fingers are glued to the global climate thermostat as we continue to pump ever more climate-altering gases into the atmosphere.

And, in a feverish delirium where the present has been severed from the future, we dial it higher and higher. Foolishly and dangerously.

An urgent shift to “Climate-safe Living” is necessary to dial down the temperature on our global greenhouse.

How can we make this shift?

Practice These Three Simple Rules:

1. Reduce.

Reduce fossil fuel consumption everywhere.

2. Eliminate.

Eliminate all non-essential activities and products that involve burning fossil fuel.

3. Demand.

Demand that business and government provide transport, activities and products that use minimize fossil fuel use.

Reduce. Eliminate. Demand. R.E.D.

Green Tips for the 21st Century

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– Stephen Leahy, Environmental Journalist

Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change

The book Stormy Weather tells the story of climate change, and describes 101 Solutions in detail. Here is an example of what it covers.

TEN SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS

1. Grasp the Big Picture

2. Travel More Sustainably

3. If You Must Use a Car, Switch to the Most Fuel Efficient Model

4 . Choose Energy Efficient Appliances

5. Make Your Home More Efficient

6. Use the Sun’s Energy

7. Buy Green Power

8. Switch to a More Organic, Vegetarian Diet

9. Invest in Solar Funds

10. Live More Sustainably

TEN SOLUTIONS FOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATIONS

11. Set up a Local Group

12. Set up a Regional Group

13. Organize a Schools Initiative

14. Organize a Church Initiative

15. Organize a College Initiative

16. Organize a Car-Free Sunday

17. Start a Car-Share Organization

18. Create a Commotion

19. Educate Your Politicians

20. Link up with Other Groups

Top 7 Solutions To Create America’s New Energy Economy

1. No More Dirty Coal

America’s most abundant source of energy is electricity from dirty coal. Halting further investment in 19th century technology is priority #1.

2. Smart Transportation

With auto efficiency regulations accelerating, the focus of action is shifting to two other pillars of smart transportation policies: transit-oriented development and low-carbon fuels. The time has come to leave highway sprawl behind.

3. Building Codes

Buildings consume half of America’s energy output. There’s a simple fix that will make the building sector carbon neutral within 25 years.

4. Cap on Emissions

A steadily descending cap on emissions tied to firm deadlines will put a price on carbon. It’s the currency of tomorrow’s opportunity.

5. Clean Energy

We need a national clean energy target to aim for, and an all-out program to support the reach. It’s the next lunar landing.

6. Green Job Corps

America needs skilled labor to work the efficiency retrofits and hook up the clean tech. Job train the disadvantaged and get a double benefit.

7. Sign a Global Treaty

Time to transform America’s international posture — from obstructionist to global leader. Lead by example — China, India & the rest will follow.

via Top 7 Solutions | SolveClimate.com.