| Greetings! |
The ocean regulates our planet's atmosphere and weather patterns, and we can help the ocean do its job - and save time, peace of mind, and money – by rethinking how we transport ourselves. In the US, about 27% of all greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector. Taking advantage of all the great ways to use our cars less will help slow global warming – protecting coral reefs and other sensitive ocean habitats and animals.
|
| Book of the Month |
|
| |
We would like to thank Wolcott Henry, the NOAA photo library, and Eyewire for the use of their images.
We welcome and appreciate forwarding of this action update in its entirety or in part with proper attribution.
|
Get the best information and inspiration delivered monthly!
It's all free! In addition to the Seas the Day Action Tips, you can subscribe to the e-monthly, Blue Planet News to Use, with cutting edge information on the ocean, sustainability, communicating effectively for conservation, and more!
|
|
|
|
Three for me...
|
- Become a caring commuter! There are many easy ways to use your car less and they come with the sweet rewards of money savings, healthy exercise, and kicking back on the morning commute. Learn more.
- Slow down but don't be idle. When driving, try to go the speed limit. The fuel efficiency of an average car drops significantly beyond 55 mph (90km/h); driving at 75 mph (120km/h) - rather than 65 mph (105 km/h) - increases gasoline use by 25 percent! Get more fuel efficiency tips.
- Be a frequent non-flyer. By taking trains or buses and cutting back on flight time, you can help lessen the demand for air travel, a significant but often ignored contributor to climate change pollution. Learn about flight-free travel options.
|
|
... and three for the seas
|
- Hybrid up! If you're in the market for a new car, then hybrid up and enjoy the convenience of a car while lightening your carbon load - hybrids can drive 40 to 70 miles on one gallon of gasoline, much farther than a conventional vehicle. Learn more about the benefits of going hybrid.
- You've traveled less, now offset the rest! By following the steps above you've lost most of your on-the-go CO2 baggage, and it's even easier to loose the rest with carbon offsets! Learn how.
- More power to the green commuter! You can make it easier for others around you to join in your quest to become a green commuter by supporting walkable communities, good public transport, carpooling, careless days, and green commuter incentives. Learn how.
|
|
