Al Gore on Oprah
Posted on August 7, 2007 by
I just finished watching Al Gore on Oprah this afternoon. I know it’s a rerun, but I hadn’t seen it the first time.
The average person is responsible for 94lbs of carbon dioxide a day. Here are five things Al Gore recommended doing to reduce your carbon dioxide consumption by 20%.
- Switch to Compact Florescent Light Bulbs - if every household changed five light bulbs, it would be the equivalent of taking 1 million cars off the highway for the year
- Use solar lights in your outside landscaping - no electricity = no CO2
- Get a Programmable Thermostat - a difference of 2 degrees can make a difference of 9% over the course of a year
- Change the filter in your air conditioner - a new, clean filter can knock 2% off of your yearly emissions
- Get an insulating blanket for your water heater - this will cut emissions by 4.5%
I love these tips! They’re all simple, do-it-yourself things that won’t break the bank, but can make a big difference. Check out Oprah.com for a recap of the show if you missed it.
