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The Importance of Reducing Carbon Footprints One Californian at a Time

In this Democratic Weekly Radio Address Assemblymember Mark DeSaulnier (D-Martinez) talks about what each of us can to help in the fight against greenhouse gases and global warming. Assembly member DeSaulnier, who served for ten years on the California Air Resources Board, knows business and industry must do their part to reduce California’s carbon footprint but says everyone must work together in order for the state to reach the goals established by the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act, AB 32. Assembly member Tony Mendoza does the Spanish version of this week's radio address.
To listen in English, click here.
To listen in Spanish, click here.
Hello, this is Assemblymember Mark DeSaulnier.
Reducing the harmful effects of human-induced global warming may be the most pressing issue of our time.
Climate change has the potential to make cities uninhabitable, destroy crops, increase the likelihood of horrible weather, and fundamentally alter the way we live our lives.
But even with California becoming the international leader in developing innovative solutions to curb greenhouse gases, there are many people who – while recognizing the risks associated with global warming – don’t see it as their problem.
They’re wrong.
Each of us, through our day-to-day actions – where and how we choose to travel and what we choose to purchase – has an impact on our planet’s fragile health and future.
This is called our ‘carbon footprint,’ and there are some simple yet important steps you can take to reduce it.
Instead of driving to work every day, consider walking, riding a bicycle, carpooling or taking public transit more often.
At the office and at home, you can participate in a glass, paper, plastics and aluminum recycling program.
Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL). Check for possible rebates with your local utility company.
Buy locally grown fresh produce. Community farmer’s markets help to save fuel, support your local farmers and save energy. To find a farmer's market in your area, visit http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/.
Do you live in a hot climate?
Consider installing a ceiling fan to use in conjunction with your air conditioner.
With a ceiling fan, you’ll be able to turn down your air conditioning – and save money too.
When I was a member of the California Air Resources Board, we devoted a lot of our efforts to curbing the global warming contributions of California’s major industries, and I’m proud of the work we accomplished.
But all Californians have a stake in this environmental challenge, and each of us must do our part.
California leads the world because Californians think globally and act locally.
This has been Assemblymember Mark DeSaulnier. Thanks for listening and thanks for doing your part.
Spanish:
Hola, les habla el Asambleísta Tony Mendoza.
Reducir los efectos del calentamiento global inducido por los humanos puede que sea el problema mas complicado que enfrentamos.
El cambio del clima tiene el potencial de convertir a las ciudades en sitios inhabitables, destruir las cosechas, aumentar las probabilidades de climas calamitosos, y de alterar la manera en que vivimos.
Aún con California convirtiéndose en el líder internacional en soluciones innovadoras para limitar los gases de invernadero, hay muchas personas que – mientras reconocen los riesgos asociados con el calentamiento global – no lo ven como su problema.
Ellos están equivocados.
Cada uno de nosotros, a través de nuestras actividades diarias – donde y como escogemos viajar y comprar – causamos un gran impacto a la frágil salud del planeta.
Esto lleva por nombre ‘huella de carbono,’ y hay unos pasos sencillos pero muy importantes que usted puede seguir para reducirlo.
En vez de manejar al trabajo diariamente, considere caminar, andar en bicicleta, compartir vehículo con algún compañero de trabajo, o usar el transporte público más a menudo.
En la oficina y en casa, usted puede participar en un programa de reciclaje de vidrio, papel, plásticos y aluminio.
Reemplace su foco incandescente con un foco fluorescente compacto (CFL). Verifique los posibles reembolsos a través de su empresa de servicio público.
Compre productos frescos que son producidos localmente. Los mercados de vegetales y frutas ayudan a ahorrar combustible, mantienen a sus granjeros locales, y ahorran energía. Para encontrar un mercado en su área, visite la página www.cafarmersmarkets.com.
¿Vive usted en un clima cálido?
Considere instalar un ventilador de techo para utilizar en conjunto con su aire acondicionado.
Con un ventilador de techo, usted podrá disminuir el uso de su aire acondicionado – y a la vez ahorrar dinero.
Pero todos tenemos un interés en este desafió ambiental, y cada uno de nosotros podemos poner de nuestra parte.
Para utilizar el sentido común – piense globalmente y actué localmente.
Gracias por su atención. Les habló el Asambleísta Tony Mendoza.
Comments
Typical politician,
For several years now all that has been done is talk about the problem using a fan in conjunction with the air conditioner this uses more electricity try eating fruit this cools you down in the summer try eating nuts and seeds in the winter this warms you up, if you want to save up to $1,000.00 per year from your heating and cooling bill I have a method that can do that.
I live in Vancouver Canada where it snows with freezing temperatures for months this is the 5th year in a row I have not turned my heat on.
If you wish to get rid of industry/business and residential emissions from your cities I can do this too as well I have several ways to pay for the method which will end up costing the tax payer nothing.
Politicians talk but they do not answer letters do they Mr. Schwarzennegger.
Posted by: Greg Cragg at July 9, 2007 12:59 PM
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