What can I do about global warming?

You don’t have to wait until you are grown to do something about global warming. Scientists agree that the burning of fossil fuels is causing global warming. Since these fuels are burned for energy, and everyone uses energy, everyone can help stop global warming just by using less energy.

Think about the things you do each day that use energy. The lights in your house use electricity. The TV and computer use electricity. The washing machine, dishwasher and dryer all use gas or electricity. Every time you ride in your car, it uses gasoline.

There are some simple things that you can do to help stop global warming:

• Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Use fluorescent bulbs in your room.
• Turn off your computer or the TV when you’re not using it. Unplug chargers when not in use.
• Wait until you have a lot of clothes to wash before using the washing machine. Don’t use the machine for one item just because it’s your favorite shirt.
• Take shorter showers. Heating water uses energy.
• Close the blinds on a hot day if the sun is shining in. Dress lightly instead of turning up the air conditioning. Or use a fan.
• Dress warmly inside your house when it’s cold, instead of turning up the heat.
• Offer to help your parents keep the air filters on your AC and furnace clean.
• Walk short distances instead of asking for a ride in a car.

• Whenever you can, recycle paper, plastic, newspaper, glass and aluminum cans. .
• Plant a tree.
• Learn more about global warming so you can talk to people about it.