What easy, daily tasks can teens do to help stop global warming?
Recycle Aluminum cansRecycled aluminum is much more efficient than processing new aluminumTurn off lights and televisions, monitors, etcwhen not in useElectricity burns more fossil fuels than any other utility.therefore they cause more global warmingDon't drive when you can walk or take public transportation.that one's a no brainerDon't buy products with excessive packaging and maybe even write to companies asking them to reduce their packagingIt takes a lot of industrial power to make all that paper, inks, plastic, and other stuff in packaging that just gets thrown awayTurn down the air conditioning in the summer, and turn down the heat in the winter and wear warmer clothes If I think of more stuff I'll come back and add it-Okay here's more Buy products that are made locally because they don't burn as much fuel in delivery as products that are shipped across the countryPlant Trees
normalpink stuff is fiberglass insulationyou can cover it if you wishit is just keeping the house warm.
Most homes built 10 or more years ago will have pink or yellow insulation in the attic and crawl spacesIt does have a cotton candy consistency to itYou should use respiratory protection in case you disturb any of the insulation to protect your lungs from settled dust and loose fiberglass fibersBoth can be very irritating to your throat and lungsThe insulation could of been installed by a professional or by the previous homeowner with an attempt to make the home more energy efficientPost some pictures of the area if you can so a better answer can be given.
