global warming & energy - actions & Solutions
- Overview
- Events - attending these is a great way to show support (the media loves to cover events with a "packed house"). You might learn something. You'll definitely meet others who care!
- Actions & Solutions:
- 1. Sign up for e-action alerts.
- 2. Lend your voice for policy action-- see our action alerts -- June 2010
- 3. Write a letter to the editor (messaging tips and talking points provided)
- 4. Calculate your footprint
- 5. Reduce that footprint
- 6. Get an energy audit for your business or organization - We did!
- 7. Come out in support -- attend an event -- see above!
- Information
- Links
what you can do
- JOIN WITH OTHERS TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
SIGN UP for Montana Audubon's Climate Action Alert Network
We promise not to overwhelm your in-box. To join click HERE >>.
JOIN National Audubon Society's Action Center:
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- ENCOURAGE ACTION by our leaders in Washington DC (and beyond):
It’s time to finish what we started. Everyday the Senate fails to pass clean energy and climate policy, we put our economy, our national security and our environment at risk. Now is the time to put America back in control of our energy future with comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation. Learn more about these bills.
JUNE 2010. Let our Senators know you support passing this historic legislation. Lend your voice today -- go to our ACTION page.
Sign up for our email list (above), and we will provide key messaging points when it matters most.
Senator Jon Tester: 202-224-2644 or toll free 1-866-554-4403
Senator Max Baucus: 202-224-2651 or toll free 1-800-332-6106
Representative Denny Rehberg: 202-225-3211
Our action alert page provides addtional ways to influence policy and people!
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- Write a letter to the editor -- an essential way to encourage our Senators to act and let our leaders and the media know that this issue matters. We have all the encouragement you need, including direct links to the major Montana newspapers on the ACTION ALERT page of our website.
- CALCULATE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT:
There are many web sites set up to do calculate your footprint - some are better than others. Here are 4 different calculators - try each one and compare!
US EPA -- The Nature Conservancy -- The Earth Day Footprint Quiz
or for a Montana solution: ClearSky Climate Solutions
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- REDUCE THAT FOOTPRINT!
Montana Audubon's 10 ways to reduce your carbon footprint - download HERE >>
National Audubon Society's Sustainability Best Practices - download HERE >>
A great list: 50 ways to reduce global warming.
Why Bother? Read Michael Pollen's answer... Link HERE >>
USE and then RECYCLE CFL light bulbs. ACE Hardware stores in Montana will accept CFLs for recycle (avoid mercury pollution). Read more HERE >>
Take the Audubon Pledge to help solve global warming.
- ENERGY AUDIT
This past year Montana Audubon began the process of heading toward a carbon-neutral organization. We figured it was time to walk the walk.
We worked with Missoula-based ClearSky Climate Solutions to conduct an energy audit or our organization for 2009.
CSCS did a fantastic job. Please take a look at our report.
We'll post a summary soon -- with next steps and all!