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The Stop Global Warming Virtual March on Washington is a non-political effort to bring all Americans together in one place, proving there is a vast consensus that global warming is here now and it is time for our country to start addressing it. With the support of leading scientists, political and religious leaders, prominent Americans and concerned citizens, the Virtual March on Washington will move across the United States via the Internet from one town to the next, showing the evidence of global warming's alarming affects, and highlighting real people's concerns and real solutions along the way.

Through our interactive map, you can track the progress of the March in real time as more people join, see the path on which we're traveling together, and read the stories from March stops across the country. We will march to Indianapolis and visit the Indy Racing League where all of the racecars will soon be converted to run on biofuels; in Colorado, where an elementary school is purchasing 100% of its electricity from wind power (saving 420,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per year); and to New York City to visit the ground-breaking green rebuilding of the World Trade Towers; amongst many more destinations.

Over the next year, the March will travel across the U.S., gaining strength in numbers and raising awareness about global warming. On Earth Day 2006, the March will arrive in Washington D.C. to use the strength of our numbers to urge:

1. The president to initiate a real plan of action to address global warming.

2. Congress to enact new laws to reduce global warming pollution from U.S. power plants, factories and automobiles.

3. U.S. businesses to start a new industrial revolution of clean energy products that will reduce our oil dependence and global warming pollution.

See, I tried to tell you it was here, didn't I? ;-)

What a great idea....I plan on signing up today! We have been warned about this for years and it is about time that people are taking this seriously. Why did it take some devastating hurricanes and other tragedy's to wake people up. But I am afraid that Bush maybe too busy to consider this worthy enough of his attention. After all Iraq and terrorism is #1 and #2 on his list of priorities. It is really too bad that he isn't more concerned with what is really #1, the USA. Thanks for bringing this to our attention and I hope everyone on this site, signs up!

nah...

Well, we have wallabysnots decision: Stupidity and Selfishness. By the way, I just heard on the news that the government is most likely going to be investigating the Gas/Oil industry for Price Gouging. Yes, it is true! It turns out that while the average corporation turned out a 15% raise in their profits this or last year, can't remember, guess what the Gas/Oil industry has turned out in profits in the same period of time?????? 65% profit. Wowsers! I knew we were ALL being fucked, but I never realised just how badly we were getting screwed. Any of you still enjoying paying almost $3.00/gallon at the pump now? ;-)

Investigate the price gouging, well it's about time....maybe that is why the gas prices have started to come down. I hope that the people responsible are nailed to the wall, and get hit right where they will feel it the most. In their pocketbooks....that truly is the only thing that will cause them pain, because that is truly all they care about is THEIR profits....and who could have expected anything but stupidity and selfishness from wallabysnot....his type of marches probably border more on the KKK type!

That wouldn't surprise me at all at this point, honestly. ;-)

the good ole days....

Figured as much...but the old days suited you guys better. The full sheet covering your face. Thats the way you cowards can feel brave!

Bro where art thou...........?

I honestly believe Wallabysnot is only trying to be funny. The problem is, he's not! ;-)

White sheets are kind of appropriate here,they do complement the node title do you not think?

Not really, the node title says, "Join the virtual march on Wash." not, "Join the march against another race." Besides that, the point of the march is to do something about the evergrowing problem that all of us are having, "global warming." Of course, maybe we should have another march against "racism" as well, maybe that would be needed? ;-)

Happy little washday tune?

If you're asking me a question, I don't understand the question enough to merrit a response to it. And that's not because I'm stupid either, I'm merely "stupified" by the question that you are asking. ;-)

There are alot of marches that should be thought of. Global warming is an issue that has been talked about for years, and what does it take to finally get things going? A few horrific tragedies.
People have been warned for years, that if things didn't change this would happen, and unfortunately it is, and it is NOT going to get any better unless there are drastic measures taken and soon. I feel it is not to late to undo some of the damage that has been done, but the government is not going to listen and take notice until we the people get involved and demand some action. Global warming is an issue, like all the other issues, that concerns everybody, or should, because it affects everybody, us, our kids, our grandkids. I myself have been doing what I can for years, but one person cannot nor should they have to try and do it all alone. It is as real a threat as terrorism is and it needs to be dealt with. Burying your heads in the sand with your butts waving merrily for all to see, does not accomplish anything, but I guess now we know with what part of your body you are doing your thinking with, considering your head is buried...

Take Action!

Can one person make a difference?

Can 100,000?

Can millions?

One person can change a few light bulbs, 100,000 people can join a Virtual March. Imagine one million people united for a common cause, imagine the voice we have when we are two million people. Imagine when five million people change a few light bulbs and join the Virtual March.

Instead of turning up the heat in your home, put on a sweater.

Replace 2 frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.

The new bulbs will last longer and use less energy which means less pollution from power plants. Your household would save about 300 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. If every household in the United States did it, we would save a trillion pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere!

Check your tires weekly and make sure they are adequately inflated.

It's both safer and saves fuel. If everyone in the United States did it, gasoline use nationwide would come down by 2 percent.

Keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

A tune-up could boost your miles per gallon anywhere from four to 40 percent; a new air filter could get you 10 percent more miles per gallon. Take your roof rack off your care when you aren’t using it for more savings.

Buy locally and reduce the amount of energy required to drive your products to your store.
This saves fuel and keeps money in your community, making it stronger.

Reduce garbage.
Producing 25 percent less garbage will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1,000 pounds per year.

Recycle paper, plastics and glass.

Promote energy-efficient measures and recycling programs at your school or workplace. You can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide per year by recycling half of household generated waste.

Use recycled paper.

When you write or print on paper, use both sides. This saves trees, which clean polluted air and produce clean air.

Plant a tree native to your region.

They suck up carbon dioxide and produce clean air for us to breathe. One tree absorbs 1 ton of carbon dioxide. 1,000 trees would suck up about as much carbon dioxide as the average American generates in a lifetime.

Buy a Hybrid Car.

You can get 50 miles to the gallon and reduce the demand on oil. Your government hears you by how you spend your money.

Buy a fuel-efficient car.

Consider finding a car that gets more miles to the gallon than your current vehicle. You can save 28 pounds of carbon dioxide per gallon of gas saved. You can save 3,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year if your new car gets 3 miles per gallon more than your old one.

Run your dishwasher only with a full load.

Use the energy-saving setting to dry the dishes. Don't use heat when drying. You can save 100 pounds of Carbon dioxide per year.

Get green energy.
Call your local utility and sign up for renewable energy. If they don’t offer it, ask them why not!

Keep your water heater insulated.

Wrapping it in an insulating jacket will result in a 1,000 pounds per year reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. Keep your water heater thermostat no higher than 120 degrees F and you can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 550 pounds per year.

Switch to a tankless water heater.

This way, your water is heated as you use it rather than keep a large tank of water hot. This is more efficient and gives you an ‘unlimited’ supply of hot water.

Air conditioner check.

Clean or replace air filters as recommended. Cleaning a dirty air conditioner filter can save 350 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

Replace old inefficient appliances.

Get rid of old, energy inefficient appliances and replace with newer energy-efficient models. Just by using an energy-efficient refrigerator, you can save 500 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. If you replace your current washing machine with a low-energy, low-water-use machine you will be able to reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 440 pounds per year. For even more savings wash your laundry in warm or cold water, instead of hot. That will bring in a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions of about 500 pounds per year.

Weatherize your home.

Caulk, and weather-strip your doorways and windows. You can reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 1700 pounds per year.

In the yard.

Using a push mower instead of a power mower will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80 pounds per year.

Move your thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in the summer.

About half the energy we use in our homes goes to heating and cooling. You could save about 2000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

Turn off un-used electronic devices.

When your not using the TV, video player, stereo, lights and computer, you can save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.

Don’t leave the water running.

Remember to turn off the water when you’re not using it. For example, while brushing your teeth, shampooing the dog, or soaping up your car, turn off the water until you actually need it for rinsing.

Unplug your cell phone charger and other electronics from the wall when you are not using them.
Did you know that even when turned “off” your hairdryers, cell phone chargers, and cameras use energy?

Take shorter showers.


Buy products that have earned the Energy Star.

Over 40 different kind of products now carry the Energy Star -– the government backed symbol for energy efficiency -- including lighting, home electronics, heating and cooling equipment and appliances. With Energy Star products you can save 30% on your energy bills.

Instead of turning up the heat in your home, put on a sweater.


Buy only post consumer recycled paper products, including toilet paper and tissues.
The paper industry is the third greatest contributor to global warming emissions.

Don’t buy from companies that refuse to make post consumer paper.

Producing new paper, glass, and metal products from recycled materials saves 70% to 90% of the energy and pollution that results from products made from virgin materials."

Tell the companies you invest in that you care about global warming.
And you will pull your investments if they don’t address the issue. Don’t like a company’s stance on global warming? Go to shareholder meetings and speak-up!

Offset your energy footprint.

Visit www.nativeenergy.com to support renewable energy projects that replace fossil fuel energy.

March!
Ask five friends or family to join the Stop Global Warming Virtual March on Washington!

Avoid over-watering lawns and gardens.
Use slow-watering techniques on lawns and gardens.

Carpool: Leaving your car at home just two days a week will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 1,590 pounds per year.


Drive smart.
Don’t accelerate too quickly. When you drive aggressively and quick, you waste fuel.

Waste reduction.

Buy minimally packaged goods; choose reusable products over disposable ones; recycle. You can save 1,200 pounds of carbon dioxide per year if you cut down your garbage by 10%."

Bring your own cloth bags to the market.

Air dry your clothes during the spring and summer instead of using the dryer whenever possible.
You can save 700 pounds of carbon dioxide per year if you air dry your clothes for 6 months.

Install a low-flow showerhead to use less hot water.
This simple action can save 350 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

Repair leaks in your plumbing.
This can save 20 gallons per day in most cases.

Home insulation.

Insulate your walls and ceilings; this can save about 25% of home heating bills. You can save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year."

Energy efficiency.

Ask your utility company for a home energy audit to find out where your home is poorly insulated or energy-inefficient. You can save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

Buy clean energy certificates.

Another way to help spur the renewable energy market and cut global warming pollution is to buy ""wind certificates"" or ""green tags,"" which represent clean power you can add to the nation's energy grid in place of electricity from fossil fuels. For information, see Green-e (http://www.green-e.org/your_e_choices/trcs.html) . And here's an innovation that's catching on: calculate the global warming pollution associated with your everyday activities, then buy enough certificates to offset them and become ""climate neutral."" Two places to learn how: NativeEnergy's WindBuilders (www.nativeenergy.com) program and Bonneville Environmental Foundation's Green Tags (https://www.greentagsusa.org/GreenTags/index.cfm) program. (NRDC worked with these two groups to make our February 2003 Rolling Stones concert to raise awareness about global warming climate neutral.)"