Over the past several decades, individuals have become increasingly aware of the connection between the actions they take on a day-to-day basis and overall environmental quality. Many common actions in the home and on the road add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere – starting a car, turning on a light, heating and cooling our homes, taking out the trash. In the United States, 6.6 metric tons of greenhouse gases are emitted per person every year. Emissions per person increased by 3.5% between 1990 to 1997.
However, many actions can reduce emissions as well — the opportunity exists for each of us to reduce our contribution to the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases. "Individuals Can Make A Difference" identifies actions that many households can take that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in addition to other benefits, including saving you money! "Smart Savings: Climate Solutions for Cities" identifies areas where we can work together within our communities and with our local officials to save money, save energy, clean the air, reduce congestion, curb sprawl, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
| Note | In addition to the links suggested on this page, scanning the Sitemap is an excellent way to get a feel for the material contained within this site. One last suggestion, visit the Global Warming Kid's Site – it is a good primer on global climate change and the issues associated with it, it's fun, and it's the WebMaster's favorite part of the site. |