Take the Pledge

Even though the Bush Administration has worked to discredit accepted science on global warming and rolled back environmental regulations, we can take action in our own lives to help stop global warming.

Take the pledge to live a more eco-friendly life with these steps:

1. Unplug your appliances when they aren't being used, or use a power strip with an on/off switch. Your appliances use energy, even when they're off.
2. Buy compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). They use 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer.
3. Get regular tune ups and keep your car tires properly inflated. It improves fuel economy and could save around 2 billion gallons of gas each year.
4. Shop at local farmer's markets and buy locally sourced foods. It saves energy from packaging, refrigeration and transportation.
5. Instead of buying bottled water, use water filters or refill bottles. Bottled water is more expensive than gasoline and has a huge carbon footprint.