The UUA Ministry for Earth publishes a monthly listing with current articles on the
topic of global warming at: http://uuministryforearth.org/res_warming.htm
Learn tips for reducing your carbon footprint at stopglobalwarming.com http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/carboncalculator.asp
Stay Informed:
Check back at these pages often for updates to this Information section
A guide to events in and around Madison pertaining to Global Warming.
June 20-22, 2008 - The 19th annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair. The Fair will again be held at the ReNew the Earth Institute, MREA's educational facility, in Custer , WI (just 7 miles east of Stevens Point ).
Take Action Against Global Warming (a series of possible action steps our members can take to make a difference)
The war against global warming will not be won in one massive step, but rather by countless small actions undertaken by individuals all across the country and indeed the world.
Take a Stand:
Starting in January 2007, the Environmental Action Committee began soliciting action pledges from members interested in making a difference. Hotlink to actual actions taken by members.
Help us to shine a light on actions taken by all of our members. Once you have made the commitment, tell us of your actions by sending an email to one of the following:
Liz Wessel lizwessel@yahoo.com , 608-238-9934 , or
Doug Mitchell train2bu@yahoo.com 608-238-7082
Join the Virtual March:
Join UU President Rev. Sinkford in his cyber march to stop global warming at http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/sgw_marcher.asp?18763
Carbon Footprint:
Calculate your Personal Carbon Footprint and Offset It through NativeEnergy. Do so at http://www.nativeenergy.com/fusm or download our brochure to learn more (Global Warming brochure – web layout) . NativeEnergy will match and contribute 15% of individual members' carbon offset donations toward FUS's 2008 carbon neutral goal to offset 180 tons of CO2 emissions.
Things to do around home:
Replace 3 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. Save 300 lb. of carbon dioxide and $60 per year. Don't forget to return used flourescent bulbs to a recognized recycler for safe disposal (any vendor should be able to accept your used bulbs).
Keep tires on your car adequately inflated. Check them monthly. Save 250 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $840 per year.
Move your heater thermostat down two degrees in winter and up by two degrees in the summer. Save 2000 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $98 per year.
Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120 degrees Farenheit. Save 500 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $30 per year.
Emphasize local foods coming from within 100 miles of Madison in one or more additional meals per week. See Green Living & Spirituality page.
Commit
to carpooling, riding the bus, walking or biking for two trips per week that
you would normally have driven by yourself. An individual switching
to public transit can reduce his or her daily carbon emissions by 20 pounds;
that’s more than 4,800 pounds in a year.
Learn tips for reducing your carbon footprint at stopglobalwarming.com http://www.stopglobalwarming.org/carboncalculator.asp
- Last update 2/10/08
