If every household replaced just three 60-watt incandescent bulbs with CF bulbs, the pollution savings would be like taking 3.5 million cars off the road!
Take reusable bags on shopping trips. Keep them in your car or near your door to remember.
Leaving your car at home twice a week can cut greenhouse gas emissions over 1,500 pounds per year.
If you live in Mecklenburg County, you pay a storm water service fee every month.
Shareholders pleaded with Duke Energy's chief executive to re-evaluate the company's environmental initiatives at the utility's annual meeting in Charlotte.
Water might be the biggest obstacle to Duke Energy's plan to build a new nuclear power plant in South Carolina. The facility near Gaffney would be Duke's first nuclear power plant in 20 years and its first not built on a large reservoir.
At Work: American businesses and organizations are facing high energy prices. Establish an energy management strategy that saves money year after year. Learn more »
At School: Students, educators and school administrators can all play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more »
At Home: Making a few small changes in your home and yard can lead to big reductions of greenhouse gas emissions and save money. Learn more »
On the Road: The burning of fuels releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere and contributes to climate change, but these emissions can be reduced by improving your car's fuel efficiency. Learn more »
