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You can find a lot of information on our websítes. For more information please send us an email! --------------------------------- global warming = climate change What You Can Do ================ Global warming is already affecting habitats, wildlife and people, but we can all take steps to mitigate its damaging effects. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions by increasing the use of energy efficient technologies and renewable energy resources like wind and solar power are necessary steps in the effort to slow global warming. Solutions to global warming are available, and everyone has a role to play in implementing them. Actions You Can Do to make a difference:
Solar panels on the roof of Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation The US is the single largest contributor to global warming on Earth, with average annual emissions of 19.6 tons per person, nearly five times the Earth average of 3.9 tons per person. We can all reduce the amount of CO2 that we generate. Cut your CO2 emissions by about 20,000 pounds (10 tons) and save money too with these easy actions. Conservation At Home Choose clean energy Where possible select a power plan that uses at least 50% clean energy. To see if it is available in your state, visit the Department of Energy. If not, send us an email with your utility bill. You can save up to 8,000 lbs of CO2 per Year Recycle Recycling saves a lot of energy needed to make new products. Recycle 50% of your glass, aluminum, plastic, cardboard and newspapers. You can save up to 2,500 lbs of CO2 per Year Adjust your thermostat Turn it down 3 degrees in the winter and up 3 degrees in the summer. You can save up to 1,100 lbs of CO2 per Year! ![]() global warming = climate change Buy a programmable thermostat Automatically lower your monthly energy bill by giving your heat and air conditioning a break while you are asleep or out. You can save upt to 1,000 lbs of CO2 per Year Replace a worn-out refrigerator with an *Energy Star* model. The US would need 30 less power plants if all Americans used the most efficient refrigerators. Imagine how that would reduce air pollution and CO2 (carbon dioxide)levels! You can easy save 1,000 lbs of CO2 per Year Turn your computer off when you don't use it for more than 1 hour. Put it into a power save mode. You can save up to 1400 lbs of CO2 per Year Wash clothes in cold or warm water Skip the hot water on 2 loads per week. You'll save energy and should have less wrinkled cloths. You can save up to 600 lbs of CO2 per Year Use compact fluorescent bulbs You will save big when you replace your incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs! They last up to 10 times as long and use 1/4 of the energy. You can save up to 1300 lbs of CO2 per Year! You can save on the road too: Drive a hybrid or fuel efficient car Save the environment and a lot of money by driving a car that gets at least 33 MPG. You can save up to 6500 lbs of CO2 per Year Drive 15 miles less each week Shrink your gas costs and your waistline by walking, biking and taking public transportation. Or just organize your trips better. You can save up to 1600 lbs of CO2 per Year! Avoid idling Give your engine and the climate a break by turning off your car when you aren't moving... except in traffic of course. Try to cut out 10 minutes of daily idling. You can save up to 750 lbs of CO2 per Year Keep your tires filled You'll save up to 5% on your fuel tab. You can save up to 300 lbs of CO2 per Year! Drive 5 miles lower than the speed limit It's amazing how much you can save driving a little bit slower! You can save up to 4000 lbs of CO2 per year! You get much better miles per gallon ratio AND you will save a lot of money! *Show responsibility, help your children and yourself *BECOME A MEMBER* Do YOU think donating 'ONE DOLLAR' a month for your children's future is too much? Membership starts with ONE Dollar a month. The more we are, the more we can accomplish! *We're not asking you for a donation to cover the administrative costs to keep us in business. (We all work without pay.) We're asking you to help us provide the tools to enable everyone make our Earth a better place to live*. ONE Dollar a month and you get information and advice on all Nature related issues. Your Dollar a month will make a difference! We promise! Phone: 830 460 0814 We are a charitable Non-Profit-Organization 501(c)(3) We all work without pay, donate our time and money.
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You are very Welcome to send us your question!!! SEND US AN EMAIL! keepEarthbeautiful.org ================================================= Would YOU like to help Nature? and would you be willing to spend one hour a week? We can put your time to good use! You can help: flexible hours, locations and a long list of needs that just might fit your interest or talent. Your time can be a very valuable donation, it does not matter where you live, you can help to build a better world!
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*Information for Landowners: *Where is the best place to build my house? *Facing North or South? *Green building - is that important to me? *Solar energy *Wind energy *Water Conservation *Rainwater Harvesting *How to handle native plants? *Is Erosion Control important? We will try to answer all your questions!
HELPFUL Information WEB Links Natural Area Preservation Ass. Inc. NAPA We work together with Environmental Defense, Austin Earth is only one of the planets in the Sol-system - It is the only habitat for us earth humans - Earth is very vulnerable - to learn more about Astronomie go to the NASA-Astronomer website! Falkland Islands a cool island for Nature lovers Penguins, sea lions, whales, sheep, birds and many friendly Nature-loving people If you want more information from us please send us an email
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Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation members support information and education and the preservation of Nature habitats. Join us and receive Information to all Nature related questions email newsbits and our 2-monthly newsletter. Most importantly, You can learn to understand Nature! Please Make your check payable to the order of: Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation Group short form is easier to write: BSBNCG POB 63295, Pipe Creek, TX 78063 or email us and we give you our European account number. Be active, be responsible! Do, what all other members of BSBNCG do: Show, that YOU care for Nature! Show, that YOU care about the next generation! Show, that YOU want to keep Earth beautiful! Thank you for visiting this page! ![]() Earth at night - light pollution - energy waste We are conservationists we promote protection, conservation, research and utilization of Nature through * Education, Outreach and example * We are volunteers, nobody gets paid, we donate time and money to secure Nature / Earth for the next generation! ![]() webmaster of this site: Peter Bonenberger, president BSBNCG Inc. POB 63295, email: president@keepEarthbeautiful.org Pipe Creek TX, 78063 Copyright@ Bear Springs Blossom Nature Conservation Group Inc. NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION 501(c)(3) We try to be as accurate as possible, but we are not responsible for broken or false links or mis-interpretation etc. |
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