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Obama Wants You To Change Light Bulbs

Obama Wants You To Change Light Bulbs

Aiming to keep the focus on climate change legislation, President Barack Obama put a plug in for administration efforts to make lamps and lighting equipment use less energy.

Not All Green Advocates Support President's Climate Bill

Not All Green Advocates Support President's Climate Bill

Some at "Go Green Expo" not sure President's Cap and Trade bill will help businesses.

Gator In Hooch Might Be Around For A While

Gator In Hooch Might Be Around For A While

The gator spotted on the Chattahoochee River under the I-285 bridge has retreated from sight. But there may be more chances to see it this summer...and beyond.

Joggers See Alligator Underneath I-285 Bridge on Fulton-Cobb County Line

Joggers See Alligator Underneath I-285 Bridge on Fulton-Cobb County Line

Rangers say the gator did not get there by itself and won't survive there much past summer.  They need to find it to take it to its natural habitat in south Georgia.

Zoo Atlanta: Donate to the Zoo So Pandas Can Stay

Zoo Atlanta: Donate to the Zoo So Pandas Can Stay

This year marks the end of Zoo Atlanta's agreement with China to keep the popular giant pandas in their Atlanta habitat. Now the Zoo is asking for help to keep them here in Georgia.

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What Can You Do?

Here are some things you can do to help the environment:

  • Recycle plastic, paper, aluminum cans, and glass.
  • Buy reusable products instead of disposables.
  • Lower heating costs by adding insulation to the walls and attic of your house.
  • Install weather stripping to help the efficiency of your air conditioner and heater.
  • Use compact fluorescent lightbulbs, which are more efficient than incandescents.
  • Drive less and use mass transit whenever possible.

Marc Pickard

11Alive's Marc Pickard is on the Earthwatch every day, reporting on conservation, sustainability, the environment, and green technology.

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Climate Change vs. Global Warming

Climate change is often used interchangeably with global warming, but according to the National Academy of Sciences, climate change is growing in preferred use to the term global warming because it conveys that there are other changes in addition to rising temperatures.

What Is Causing Climate Change?

Many major scientific agencies that study the atmosphere have agreed that the climate is warming, with the main cause thought to be greenhouse gas emissions.

What Are Greenhouse Gas Emissions?

Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere that contribute to the Greenhouse Gas Effect. They include, but are not limited to: carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and fluorocarbons.

Useful Links and Information

Want to learn more about how you can help the environment? 11Alive.com's Earthwatch has provided several useful links to both governmental and private agencies, as well as ways to reduce your carbon footprint.

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