by Erik Van Tongerloo

Created on: April 23, 2007   Last Updated: April 16, 2011

The earth's climate is changing in the entire world. An increase of the average temperature, a decrease of the quantity of snow in almost every country and an increase of the sea level are the results of global warming.

Many scientific reports warn us of the negative effects of global warming. These reports indicate many human actions cause this effect and to counter it we all need to take actions to reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Reducing your impact at home can be done by using energy more efficiently, and as a bonus it will also lower your energy bills. The first thing you need to do is to understand which areas of your house you should focus on; green projects are recommended.

Heating, cooling, and use of electricity for several appliances and lighting are a cause of these gases which have led to a global warming up effect of our environment. It is important we all take preventions to reduce global warming in our house. You may be wondering what kind of steps we can take to accomplish this. Here are some ways you can do your part:

1. Reduce heating and cooling

Reducing your impact at home requires limiting energy to stay warm in winter and cool in winter. This means you need to do some research in your home and ensure there are no leaks in your house. You will mostly find these in your window and door areas, and you can easily save energy by plugging these holes. A little bit of weather stripping can be used to fix this problem

Insulation of your windows can be useful for preventing global warming in your home. Windows are mainly responsible for heat and cool loss and you can consider using thermal curtains. These curtains are five times more efficient when compared with other saving features.

Installing a programmable thermostat with the Energy Star Label can save you more energy because these are more accurate than the usual ones and allow you to program the unit several times on any given day. These thermostats contain indicators for warning you when it is time to replace your air filters and give a signal when your heating or cooling system is malfunctioning.

Installing double pane windows is a worthwhile investment to consider. These windows have already been proven to reduce energy and keep your house warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

2. Reduce use of electricity and water

Your use of electricity can easily be reduced if you pay attention to needless use of these resources. Here are some ways you can reduce usage:

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