The following is a list of easy-to-do actions you can immediately implement to prevent climate change.

• Set thermostat (for heating) down 1°C during the day and/or 2°C at night; set thermostat (for cooling) up 1°C during the day and/or 2°C at night
   
• To keep the heat in (during winter), close window coverings each night and open for the daylight hours on sunny days; to keep the cool air in (during summer), close window coverings for the daylight hours on sunny days
   
• Clean or replace your furnace filter regularly (e.g., every two months)
   
• Use cold water instead of hot water every time you wash your clothes
   
• Reduce the number of drying cycles by half (by hanging your clothes or making sure your dryer is full)
   
• Keep all air vents and doors to unused rooms closed when your furnace or air conditioner is operating
   
• Use your dishwasher only when full; use the energy saving or light wash cycle; or better yet select the air dry option
   
• Turn off lights, computers, TVs and DVDs when not in use; to reduce “phantom” or “stand-by” power use, plug electrical items into a power bar and switch off
   
• Close the fireplace damper or air-tight fireplace door after each use of your fireplace
   
• Replace your standard light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs

• Keep your tires properly inflated; check your tire pressure at least twice a month and add air when needed
   
• Keep your engine properly tuned
   
• Take your time speeding up and slowing down
   
• Choose an energy-efficient vehicle; larger cars and engines often burn more fuel and cost more money to run
   
• Limit the amount you idle your engine – it wastes gas and creates air pollution
   
• Carpool – share a ride to work, school or to events
   
• Use public transit – take the bus, streetcar, subway or GO Train
   
• Walk and bike – use your legs for great exercise
   
• Telework – work from home even once a month and make a difference
   
• Trip chain – combine errands into one journey rather than making several separate car trips
   

• Please share these tips with others!!!