In my latest Wellness Connections Podcast – Episode #57 – September Resolutions, I make a commitment to doing my part to help with Climate Change. According to NRDC one of the reasons of climate challenges is Anthropogenic, which is just a way of saying “caused by human beings”.

Our role in taking Climate Actions gives us options to consider ways to partake in our latest planet struggles for a Wellness future for our society.

So, what is all the fuss about Fossil Fuels – and how can we participate in any ‘small’ way to do our part in helping to combat climate change?

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) website provides some suggestions of things that relate to travel, which we can probably manage.

Maintain your ride.

If all Americans kept their tires properly inflated, we could save 1.2 billion gallons of gas each year. A simple tune-up can boost miles per gallon anywhere from 4 percent to 40 percent, and a new air filter can get you a 10 percent boost. Also, remove unnecessary accessories from your car roof. Roof racks and clamshell storage containers can reduce fuel efficiency by as much as 5 percent. Before you buy a new set of wheels, compare fuel-economy performance here.

Source: https://www.nrdc.org/

Contribute to Carbon Offsets.

• Learn about Carbon Offsets: One of the key ways offsets are being used today is to offset the emissions from flying. A long-distance flight using traditional jet fuel results in a lot of carbon pollution, which has an outsized effect on warming when emitted at cruising altitude. For those who choose to fly, high-quality carbon offsets provide a way to compensate in part for the harm to the climate. You can use a carbon calculator (more info below) to estimate the emissions from the flight and then purchase an equivalent amount of offsets from one of many credible offset providers. The cost of the offsets is typically a small increment to the cost of the flight, adding, for example, around $10 to $20 to the price of a coach seat from Los Angeles to New York.
  See details at this link: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/peter-miller/carbon-offsets-101
  

Learn about Fossil Fuel Offenders.

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-ditch-biggest-fossil-fuel-offenders-your-life

Click the links below to find out more about how our decisions can make a difference.
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/what-are-causes-climate-change

Learn more about Greenhouse Gas Emissions at the link below:
https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions

There’s so much more to consider. https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming

Idling.
The EPA recommends you leave your engine idling for no more than 30 seconds, which wastes more gas than restarting the vehicle.
In addition to its being bad for the environment, there are other consequences for your health. Click the link below, which gives you a detailed description of the other costs involved.
https://getjerry.com/driving/is-it-bad-to-leave-your-car-running#what-happens-if-you-leave-your-car-idling

Climate Week NYC Information.
https://www.climateweeknyc.org/

All the best for Planet Wellness!