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Act Out Against Global Warming
How can you help protect our beautiful and nurturing planet? Here are many steps you can take to help protect Planet Earth from global warming by conserving energy:
Make sure the next car you buy gets at least 30 miles per gallon.
Replace light bulbs with energy-efficient fluorescents.
Replace worn-out home appliances with energy-efficient models.
Choose the best energy-saving models when you replace windows.
Wrap your water heater in an insulating jacket.
Have your air conditioning system serviced and cleaned regularly.
Replace your return air filters once a month.
Minimize the use of heat-producing appliances during the hottest parts of the day.
Set your thermostat at a temperature of 78 to 80 degrees.
Set your water heater temperature at 120 to 130 degrees.
Install a timer on your water heater to cycle off during periods when it's not being used.
Keep your freezer as full as possible, freezing water bottles if needed to fill space.
Make sure your refrigerator and freezer door gaskets seal properly.
Allow hot food to cool and cover it before storing it in your refrigerator so it doesn't force your refrigerator to work harder to cool the inside space.
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