What You Can Do

Both individual lifestyle changes and political reforms are needed to combat global climatic change and save Alaska from its disastrous effects. It is not too late to mitigate climate change's effects. Here are some things that you can do.

Reduce Carbon Emissions:

There are countless ways to conserve energy, and most of them will save you money as well as reducing your carbon footprint.

Individual

• Replace incandescent bulbs with compact-fluorescent bulbs.
• Purchase energy efficient appliances.
• Unplug appliances when not in use.
  
• Weatherize and insulate your house (Learn more about the Home Energy Rebate and Weatherization programs that the State offers to help you become more energy efficient here). 
• Turn down your water heater.
• Purchase Denali Green Tags to offset your footprint and invest in renewable energy projects here in Alaska.
  
• More energy saving ideas...

• Write a letter to the editor.
  
• Petition at events and festivals.
  

• Write or call your local representatives.
• Visit your senators at their mobile offices this summer.

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