If recent flooding, last year's record setting hurricaneseason,the melting of permafrost and the ice shelves atboth Antarctica and the North Pole convince you thatglobal warming is a problem, what can you do about it? Here are some suggestions:Figure out how much carbon you produce per year at thecarbon calculator.You'll be told how many trees will needto be planted in order to compensate for your carbon use.Make a donation toward planting those trees right on thewebsite (part of the Conservation Fund Organization) orlook for other tree planting opportunities at the Arbor Daywebsite. Replace standard bulbs in your home with energy efficientcompact fluorescent bulbs. You'll save on electric billsand as a result reduce the amount of fossil fuels used tocreate electricity. Note: even replacing one bulb willhelp! Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! See ideas for recycling and/orpick up Middlesex County's guide to recycling in the Library. Support manufacturers who use recycled materials bypurchasing their products.Here's a website to help youidentify some of those products.Save money on gas and save the environment! Share rides, walkor take public transportation where possible. The Frugal Lifewebsite offers more tips. Can't reduce the amount you drive? Check out TerraPass.(Please note that it is a for-profit company). Required to do research on global warming? Go to theLibrary's website. Search for books or DVD's in MIDAS;CQ Researcher has an excellent overview of Climate Change;additional articles can be found in Academic Search Premierand Science Direct. Remember if you are off campus, login here. If you needadditional help,the Reference Librarians are available inperson (hours),by telephone(732 906-2561),by email or bychat. You can also post your question on this blog.
