SHORTER AND WARMER WINTERS
Shorter and warmer winters. What can you do to help this from happening?
Warming temperatures are an increasing threat to our winters. We have had a few snowfalls since the beginning of this winter season but up until mid January we had to wonder if the snowfalls would be sufficient to build the snow park. This lack of snowfall also had us worried about getting us through spring skiing.
Global warming affects each and every one of us. For the last few years, winter temperatures have made it more difficult to predict what will become of winter activities.
The good news is that all of us together can help make a difference to guarantee that the next generation of boarders can still have the pleasures of boarding and perhaps even go down our mountains in powdery snow.
What we need to do is use as little fossil fuels as possible and limit the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) going into our atmosphere. There are many known solutions to help reduce the use of both CO2 and fossil fuels. Whether you are considering the purchase of a new car or doing every day purchases you can make a wise choice to help improve these problems. Wise choices are the best tools. By making these choices we, as consumers, send clear messages to large corporations about the changes they need to make to better our planet
So, here are ten suggestions to help you get on board to make a difference:
Using more efficient light bulbs: Instead of using incandescent light bulbs, replace these with compact fluorescent light bulbs. These bulbs use 75% less energy. Ask your parents to replace all household bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs or at least convince them to change the bulb in your room to start.
Use the car a little less often: Carpool to come to the mountain and save on gas. Walk or take you bicycle as often as possible. Strengthening your legs can only help your performance when you ride your snowboard.
Recycle: Today, even snowboarding magazines are made of recycled paper.
Verify the air pressure in your tires: Proper air pressure will increase kilometres per litre and will therefore save you “Petro dollars”.
Use less hot water: Heating water for showering or doing laundry is high energy consuming.
Adjust household thermostats: Lowering thermostats by two or three degrees is a great way to reduce your energy consumption and this practice will save you “Hydro dollars”
Plant a tree: It is a known fact that a tree can absorb a ton of CO2 during the course of its lifetime.
Turn off unused electrical appliances: Turning off unused electrical appliances such as your television, computer, stereo system or dvd player will make a huge difference in the amount of energy you consume.
Watch this film: “An Innocent Truth”, Awareness is the first step to change.
For more information about global warming, visit the following websites and help us keep winter alive!
