What can we do about climate change before it is too late? It is a very difficult question but many things can be done now. One of the things that many people can do is to contact (in the US) Vivent or Tesla and have a solar system put on their roof. There is no cost to the homeowner and you get electricity in your home for less than you pay the power company. Telsa and Vivent don’t have to transmit power over vast distances. That helps reduce the impact of your house at a very low cost overall to you. I would recommend if your neighborhood has an HOA that you check with the HOA before installing Solar. Many have rules against Solar Arrays, but the number of states that do not support those rules is growing!
The other thing you can do is a wind turbine, but there isn’t a company that does wind turbine leasing options today like Viivent or Telsa (formerly Solar City) does for rooftop solar!. You can also check and see what the Transactive Energy laws are in your country. If they don’t exist today, then vote for politicians that are aware of and willing to propose Transactive Energy laws where you live. TE or Transactive energy allows you, as a homeowner to produce more energy than you need and have the power company distribute that energy to your neighbors. It reduces the cost of your electric bill, and helps your Nembhard’s by producing power at a much lower rate for your neighbors to use! A win-win for your neighborhood.
I talked before about watching for vampires. That is an appliance that is on all the time. Those appliances waste a lot of power. Many Virilians mentioned that they unplug appliances when they do not need them! But there are simple things you can do. Plastic bags at the grocery store or your local market are something you can cut down on. Many people use reusable grocery bags. But if you have to get plastic, that is ok, use the bags for something else! The paper bags decay quickly but it still has a net-zero overall value, as you have to cut down trees to make paper bags! Reuseable bags get used 20, 30 or 40 times and if you can, that is a great way to reduce!
There are few birds in the US now; one of the big reasons is climate change. So let’s help this Cardinal have a better winter but making things a little better in the climate! Everyone can help!!!
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Every little bit helps right?
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California became the largest US producing state for Solar, cool right?
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Germany and Holland have replaced more than 33% of their power with renewable energy, good right?
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I still prefer to call it plastic waste and pollution problem. The “climate change” sounded like new business potential to my ears. But, yes, all your suggestions for power usage reduction are good ??✨
interesting fact – whales consume 35 tons of Carbon Dioxide in a 30 year life. (some live longer). when they die, it sinks to the bottom with them and is filtered through the ocean and consumed,
Q: EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS RIGHT?
Yes (5 votes) – 100%
Q: CALIFORNIA BECAME THE LARGEST US PRODUCING STATE FOR SOLAR, COOL RIGHT?
Yes (3 votes) – 100%
Q: GERMANY AND HOLLAND HAVE REPLACED MORE THAN 33% OF THEIR POWER WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY, GOOD RIGHT?
Yes (3 votes) – 100%
Q: I PROMISE TO REUSE PLASTIC BAGS WHEN I GET THEM, RIGHT?
Yes (4 votes) – 100%
I’ve been going without shopping bags or bringing reuseables since the 90s
that is awesome! I worry that far too many people don’t really understand they can make a difference.
or just don’t care. people have gotten so much more selfish lately…
my favorite is “i have an open mind, explain it to me.” that is my cue to exit, stage right!
pull a Snagglepuss? sounds like a plan…
it is the only way i’ve found to get past the impasse!
ultimately we will have to take care of pollution before it takes care of us
or we all get the delightful Chernobyn outfits you designed!
if you call that living….
why not, we can clearly see people coming!
🙂
ever try to smell a flower in a hazmat suit?
Sounds like a Sci fi title from the 60s
I have no nose and I must smell!!!
when he was good, he was very good but when he was bad, he was very very bad
now you switched to a 50’s ballad by bobby darin.
it is how I remember Harlan
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that makes a lot of sense.
now, go out and make some dollars! (sorry dad joke took over)!
I’ve been thinking about switching to solar for a while now.
if I can help in any way let me know!!!
OK, thanks. I’ll let you know if I need help
you bet! it is an issue for all of us!
I have been thinking of writing a post dedicated solely on plastic bags.
i would read it, i promise!
In our country, plastic bags are prohibited by law …. in our country, the state gives very favorable subsidies for solar energy and for electric cars. energy is thus
we have to pay a tax for plastic bags here. I would prefer a ban!
Prohibition and high penalties for manufacturers and users …
that is a smart way to deal with it!!!
It is unfortunate that only high fines help us … be it any offense
it is easier to fine people, and that hurts when you get fined than it is to educate people on the why.
Unfortunately, our mentality is that only fines help as much as they do …. now they warn every step of the way that if you don’t drink … it doesn’t help … they stopped and revoked 30 driver licenses in one campaign and only one area … nothing helps
i suspect you are right. It is sad though. I know as a driver I try to stay at or around the speed limit.
but where I live, that puts me in the slow lane.
Gorgeous shot of the male cardinal.
i figured you would see that!!!
I try not to ever miss one. 🙂
I have 30 or so in the series. I will try and remember to share them when I am done with the Christmas wander.