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Oregon fighting global warming
Secretary of State Bill Bradbury addresses global warming, asks students to join official efforts
Candice Ruud
Issue date: 4/25/08 Section: News
In offering solutions to these problems, Bradbury said that if every American traded just one incandescent bulb in their home for a fluorescent bulb, it would be the equivalent of taking 1 million cars off the road.
He also suggested planting trees, because every tree can absorb around 250 pounds of carbon per year.
"We need to put a cap on carbon emissions now," Bradbury said.
The Oregon Environmental Council recommends setting your thermostat to no more than 68 degrees in the winter and no cooler than 78 degrees in the summer, which would cut carbon dioxide emissions by 10 to 20 percent.
Bradbury closed his presentation by encouraging people to step up to the challenge of reducing our carbon footprint.
He commented on America's stand in trying times in history, noting that Americans have stood up to slavery, fascism, segregation and religious persecution, asserting that it's now time to stand up to global warming.
"This is the kind of challenge we, as Americans, are used to taking on."
Candice Ruud, senior reporter
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
He also suggested planting trees, because every tree can absorb around 250 pounds of carbon per year.
"We need to put a cap on carbon emissions now," Bradbury said.
The Oregon Environmental Council recommends setting your thermostat to no more than 68 degrees in the winter and no cooler than 78 degrees in the summer, which would cut carbon dioxide emissions by 10 to 20 percent.
Bradbury closed his presentation by encouraging people to step up to the challenge of reducing our carbon footprint.
He commented on America's stand in trying times in history, noting that Americans have stood up to slavery, fascism, segregation and religious persecution, asserting that it's now time to stand up to global warming.
"This is the kind of challenge we, as Americans, are used to taking on."
Candice Ruud, senior reporter
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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