EPA - "OP-ED: Time for the Southeast to Act on Climate this Earth Day"

Title: OP-ED: Time for the Southeast to Act on Climate this Earth Day Source: EPA Data/Action: News Releases Date: 4/16/2014 Text Preview: ...climate change. Climate change is a serious threat to the health and welfare of American families—particularly in the Southeast, which has experienced more billion dollar weather and climate-related disasters... ...climate change. You may be wondering: what can I do? Cutting carbon pollution can be simple and cost effective. For example, you could save almost $60 each year in energy costs if you were to replace the five most frequently used lights in your home with ENERGY STAR LED lights. If every household in the Southeast did this, it would cut the greenhouse... ...climate change and talk to your friends and neighbors about the challenge we face. Visit www.epa.gov/earthday during the month of April to learn easy ways to cut carbon pollution in your daily life. Preparing for the impacts of climate change...