Improving your home's efficiency doesn't have to mean hours in the attic tearing out the insulation. It might be as simple as giving your dear old water heater a warm hug. Wrapping your heater in an insulated blanketone costs about $10 to $20 at home centerscould save your household about 250 lbs. in CO2 emissions annually. Most water heaters more than five years old are constantly losing heat and wasting energy because they lack internal insulation. If the surface feels warm to the touch, get your heater an extra blankie. You'll both feel better.
The Global Warming Survival Guide
Can one person slow global warming? Actually, yes. Youalong with scientists, businesses and governmentscan create paths to cut carbon emissions. Here is our guide to some of the planet's best ideas.