Friday, September 22, 2006

Global Warming Facts

Global Warming Facts:

21 Percent of America's global warming pollution
produced by individual households.

42 - Number of states where electricity customers have the option to buy green power through their utility or an alternative power supplier.

200,00 - Number of American households
that use solar energy.

25 - Pounds of global warming pollution
emitted per gallon of gas used in cars.

10 - Percent that Americans could reduce their global warming pollution if all car buyers chose a model that gets 5 more gallons/mile than their current vehicle.

350 - Pounds of global warming pollution reduced
by lowering the thermostat 2 degrees in winter.

38 - Number of watts needed to replace a standard 150 watt lightbulb with a compact florescent lightbulb.

25- Percent reduction in home heating bills
by insulating attics, pipes, ductwork and flooring.

What You Can Do:

http://www.fightglobalwarming.com/page.cfm?tagID=135