I need new wheels!

So you want a new car but don’t want a hybrid? Hmm, that can be arranged! In case you didn’t know, car manufacturers try their best to make cars more fuel efficient every year. Why? Because of this! … “The rule sets the equivalent of 54.5 miles per gallon as the average the auto industry must achieve by 2025”. This rule was established by the government, as they set strict miles-per-gallon rules for the auto industry (Huu-ray!!). Why am I happy? Better yet, why should you be happy about this? Well, honestly, what is there to complain about? Having a more efficient car, means you that can drive longer on lonnnnnnng trips. You don’t have to consistently stop at gas stations and fill up! 

According to the article, “We’re very happy. This is a good rule, a strong rule. This is the biggest step this country’s taken to reduce pollution and our dependence on oil since the original 1970s” federal regulations, says Roland Hwang, NRDC’s transportation director.”

You see these new government rules don’t just help us save money in our wallets but also the environment. According to the article, “A Supreme Court decision since has categorized carbon emissions, which are blamed for global warming, as a pollutant, requiring the EPA to regulate them. The carbon dioxide that comes out of a car’s exhaust is directly linked to the amount of fuel it burns, so the new regs set 163 grams of carbon emissions per mile as the target, and that converts to 54.5 mpg.”

The good news is that, they plan to keep increasing the MPG standards because they see IT IS POSSIBLE to have a non-hybrid car achieves good gas efficiency. In other news, I need a new car.

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/money/autos/story/2012-08-29/fuel-standards/57383050/1

Let’s get down and dirty!!

Are you bored? Seriously, what are you doing with your life right now? All you’re probably doing is staring at your phone as if it’ll give you life answers… (It’s ok we all do it!). On that note, we recommend that you get off your butt and go to your closes flower shop, buy a tree AND… wait for it… PLANT A TREE!!!!

Trees are ever so good for our environment!! Why you may ask? Because I said so, THAT’S WHY! Just kidding (not really), but you should do it anyways. 

One reason planting a tree is good for the environment is because trees cool down cities. According to Tree People, the “average temperatures in Los Angeles have risen 6°F in the last 50 years as tree coverage has declined and the number of heat-absorbing roads and buildings has increased. The trees cool the city by up to 10°F, by shading our homes and streets, breaking up urban “heat islands” and releasing water vapor into the air through their leaves.” So before you start complaining about how HOT it is on a summer day, you should go try to plant a tree.

Another reason why it is good to plant a tree is because it relaxes you! It puts you at Zen and connects you with mother earth! and even though the weather is changing, there are a few seasonal flowers that can bloom in your backyard, especially in the fall; like Perennial sunflowers or Asters! So Get down and get dirty–PLANTING! Hahaha.

Looking for more reasons to plant a tree? I know you do, which is why you should check out the article below for more information! So plant a tree, because in conclusion, it is fun and you have nothing else to do. By the way, did I mention you could grow fruits on trees? THE END.

http://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/perennials/fall-garden-plants/#page=1

MAKE A CHANGE AND SAVE!

Looking to help the environment but don’t know where to start? I hear you! Sometimes we just don’t have time to be going down to our local creek and cleaning it, or the money to buy an ecological car to save gas and preserve oil resources. The amazing news is that there are a couple of things we can do and don’t require spending a lot or any money to help save our planet or a lot of time! The best part is that some of this stuff you could even do at your very own house, or a buddy’s house! Below are the methods I found from an online article “50 Ways to Help the Planet”.

Let us begin:

One method you could do is hanging your clothes to dry outside. Not only will you be conserving energy and saving some extra money from those awful utility bills, but according to an article, your favorite shirt will never shrink! How good is that! #WINNING

Another method you could do to help out the environment is by completely turning off your computer and not leave it on sleep mode. According to the article, “By turning off your computer instead of leaving it in sleep mode, you can save 40 watt-hours per day. That adds up to 4 cents a day, or $14 per year. ” Uh in case you haven’t noticed, that’s more money for food! My treat!!

A third method is right before bed! Brush your teeth without letting the water run. According to the article, “You’ll conserve up to five gallons per day if you stop.”… Why am I suddenly thirsty for water? #lifequestions

If you’re looking for more helpful methods to help out our planet, check out the link below, where I found this article with awesome methods! See you there!

P.S Hope you try them!!!

Green Savings!

Thinking about buying a new car? Consider the following – what is your daily commute, whether traveling to work, picking up the kids to and from school, the scenarios are endless! As you might of witness (we hope) gas is relatively expensive, regardless of the area you live in. You see, we have cars to take us from point A to point B, and sometimes point C, D, F, and by the end of the day you probably have used most of the gas you just bought three days ago, sometimes even one day ago (gasp)! According to the Union of Concerned Scientist, “our cars and trucks are a major cause of global warming. Collectively, they account for nearly one-fifth of all U.S. emissions, emitting around 24 pounds of carbon dioxide and other global-warming gases for every gallon of gas.” There is hope for our planet, though! If we buy cars that are more fuel efficient, than global warming could be less prevalent. Additionally, not only will you be helping our planet (that is too beautiful to hurt), but you also will be saving money on gas. Think of it this way – if you drive 50 miles a day and have a car that uses an average of 12 miles per gallon, which means you will be using more than 4 gallons a day! I don’t know about you, but that’s A LOT of money when you think about it! However, if you buy a car that’s more fuel-more efficient and uses an average of 25 miles per gallon, then you will be using 2 gallons a day. In essence, that money you save could be used for something else, like food! Nevertheless, this is an average, which means one could really save – depending on their driving habits.

So what did we learn today? BUY FUEL EFFICIENT CARS THAT WAY WE HELP SAVE SOME GREEN!! (HAHA GET IT?)