1. Support Mundo Botanica's virtual march against Global Warming: Visit our Global Warming Page and simply enter your name and e-mail address to march along side with us.
2. Ask for Green Power: Ask your energy utility company to offer green power for your home. Green power is electricity generated from renewable, low-pollution energy sources, such as wind or solar energy. Find out your home energy analysis by visiting www.energystar.gov
3. Plant Trees: Planting trees is rewarding in so many ways -- they can be a great way to reduce greenhouse gases since trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
4. Make your next car a fuel efficient or hybrid car: Learn which cars have the highest green scores by visiting www.greenercars.com before buying one. Keep in mind, a vehicle that gets at least 30 miles per gallon of gasoline is the key to decreasing the amount of carbon dioxide polluting the air. Learn more about hybrid cars by visiting www.hybridcenter.org
5. Carpool or use Public Transportation: Try to carpool with family or members and use public transportation when you can.
6. Speeding can be harmful to your health in many ways: Speeding tickets, accidents, contributing to green house gases....try slowing down.
7. Local is good: Buying local reduces transportation, thus carbon dioxide emissions and also supports local farmers and businesses.
8. Reuse, Recycle, Reduce: Reuse items rather than throwing them in trash. Try repairing items before replacing them, donate useable items to charity and recycle unwanted items. Honestly, let us face it, we can do better when we shop -- make a list of exactly what you need and stick to it when shopping. This way you can cut down the waste you produce by 70%.
9. Know your carbon-foot print: Visit Native Energy and learn how your life style impacts Planet Earth. www.nativeenergy.com has great services -- please make some time to read them, also please let your family and friends know about these links!
10. Contact your elected officials: Aks and demand that they support renewable energy research. Ask them what they are planning on doing against Global Warming! Visit www.uspirg.org for petitions.
11. Get Clean Power: "Clean power -- energy for our homes, vehicles, businesses, and schools –- doesn’t require polluting fossil sources to make it or replace it. By buying clean power, you encourage local utilities to build more solar panels, wind farms, and other clean-power resources -- and to cut back burning fuels that contribute to climate change." Visit www.renewus.org for details.

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