Earth Day alonewith2: 1. One compact fluorescent bulb lasts as long as 13 regular bulbs and uses 75% less energy.
2. Leave Your Car in the Dust. Carpool or take public transportation to work and keep some of that hard-earned pay in your pocket. For trips to nearby stores or friend's houses, walk or bike.
3. Power Up. Where does your electricity come from? Lots of utilities offer renewable options these days, like incorporating some wind and solar into the mix. Find cleaner energy options in your area.
4. Drive Smart. If you do drive, consider a hybrid or an alternative fuel vehicle. Or buy a TerraPass to ease your driving guilt. Buying a TerraPass offsets the impact from your car by decreasing emissions from other sources by the same amount your car produces.
5. End the Junk Mail Trail. Save trees and the energy used in paper production by taking your name off mailing lists.
6. Power Down. Shutting down your computer when you're not using it can save from $100 to $400 a year in electricity. Turning off other appliances can save even more.
7. Buy Local. On the average, produce grown in the U.S. travels 1500 miles to reach grocery store shelves. Save on fuel by buying from local growers, or create your own community garden.
8. Geek Out. You don't have to give up your gadgets to slow climate change. Use solar power to charge your cell phone, iPod, radio -- just about everything -- under the sun.
9. Wash and Wear. The newest, most efficient washers use up to four times less energy than older models, and can save $70 a year in energy costs. Try line-drying your laundry, and find more energy-efficient appliances.
10. Chip In. The easiest way to contribute can be powerful: make a donation. These organizations are already working to slow climate change.
