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.
Duke Energy Carolinas has partnered with Lowe's to provide compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs at a 40 percent discount, the first such customer-oriented program the company has offered in the Carolinas.
Ron Leigh's concrete driveway winds down to a homemade preserve of sorts, where fallen trees decay naturally and fertilizer rarely touches the ground.
All around the world today, people will celebrate Earth Day. In Charlotte there are many events planned:
Charlotte officials say they expect to spend $500,000 in the next few months in a water fight between South Carolina and North Carolina.
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 »
