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12 steps you can take to curb global warming

1. Replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs. One CFLB would save 150 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
2. Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation.
3. Recycle household waste. You can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
4. Keep the tires on your car properly inflated to conserve gas consumption.
5. Use less hot water by installing a low-flow showerhead.
6. Adjust thermostats two degrees lower in winter and two higher in summer. This can save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
7. Unplug TVs, DVDs, stereos, cell phone chargers and computers when you're not using them. These appliances draw energy even when they are not in use.
8. Regularly clean or replace filters in air conditioners and furnaces.
9. Turn on dishwashers only when they are full.
10. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible.
11. Buy organic foods as much as possible and support local farm markets.
12. Keep your car properly tuned.