在召开apec会议期间,北京露 出了久违的蓝天,我们该为天 空那抹蓝做些什么2014英语作文

在召开apec会议期间,北京露 出了久违的蓝天,我们该为天 空那抹蓝做些什么2014英语作文

At Home
　　Conserve energy - turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room.
　　Recycle paper, plastic, glass bottles, cardboard, and aluminum cans. (This conserves energy and reduces production emissions.)
　　Keep woodstoves and fireplaces well maintained. You should also consider replacing old wood stoves with EPA-certified models. Visit www.epa.gov/burnwise.
　　Plant deciduous trees in locations around your home to provide shade in the summer, but to allow light in the winter.
　　Buy green electricity-produced by low-or even zero-pollution facilities.
　　Connect your outdoor lights to a timer or use solar lighting.
　　Wash clothes with warm or cold water instead of hot.
　　Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120F.
　　Use low-VOC or water-based paints, stains, finishes, and paint strippers.
　　Test your home for radon-a dangerous, radioactive gas that is odorless and tasteless. If the test shows elevated levels of radon, the problem can be fixed cost effectively. Visit www.epa.gov/radon.
　　Choose not to smoke in your home, especially if you have children. If you or your visitors must smoke, then smoke outside. Visit www.epa.gov/smokefree.
　　Buy Smart
　　Buy ENERGY STAR products, including energy efficient lighting and appliances. They are environmentally friendly products. For more information, visit www.energystar.gov or call 1-888-STAR-YES.
　　Choose efficient, low-polluting models of vehicles. Visit www.epa.gov/greenvehicles.
　　Choose products that have less packaging and are reusable.
　　Shop with a canvas bag instead of using paper and plastic bags.
　　Buy rechargeable batteries for devices used frequently.
　　Drive Wise
　　Plan your trips. Save gasoline and reduce air pollution.
　　Keep tires properly inflated and aligned.
　　In the summertime, fill gas tank during cooler evening hours to cut down on evaporation. Avoid spilling gas and don't "top off" the tank. Replace gas tank cap tightly.
　　Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, for example, at fast-food restaurants or banks. Park your car and go in.
　　When possible, use public transportation, walk, or ride a bike.
　　Get regular engine tune ups and car maintenance checks (especially for the spark plugs).
　　Use an energy-conserving (EC) grade motor oil.
　　Ask your employer to consider flexible work schedules or telecommuting.
　　Report smoking vehicles to your local air agency.
　　Join a carpool or vanpool to get to work.
　　For Your Health
　　Check daily air quality forecasts, which tell how clean or polluted your air is, and the associated health concerns. Visit www.airnow.gov.
　　Remove indoor asthma triggers from your home and avoid outdoor triggers in order to effectively control your asthma. Visit www.epa.gov/asthma to learn more about asthma triggers and ways to avoid them.

　　Drive Less
　　Driving less doesn't mean you have to stay home. Try any of these ways to get to where you want to go:
　　Carpool.
　　Use mass transit.
　　Logan/Cache Valley Schedule
　　Park City Transit
　　St.George Bus
　　UTA Schedule
　　Walk.
　　Ride a bike.
　　Telecommute.
　　Do your business by phone or over the Internet.
　　Walk to lunch.
　　Pack a lunch and eat in.
　　Postpone errands that can wait, if it's a high pollution day.
　　Combine your errands into one trip.
　　Park in a central place and walk as much as you can.
　　Drive Smarter
　　Driving smarter keeps pollution at a minimum.
　　Drive your newest car.
　　Know before you go. Choose your route to avoid traffic tie-ups and other delays.
　　Work a flexible schedule—commute during non-peak driving times.
　　Keep your vehicle well tuned.
　　Replace your vehicle's air filter on a regular basis.
　　Keep your tires properly inflated.
　　Check fluids regularly.
　　Wait to gas up until early evening hours. Don't top off your tank at the gas pump.
　　Don't idle, warm your vehicle up by driving it.
　　Avoid drive-through lanes.
　　Accelerate gradually.
　　Obey the speed limit.
　　Use cruise control on the highway.
　　When you buy a new car: Look for one that is fuel-efficient and low polluting—or consider a zero polluting electric car.
　　At Home
　　Buy less toxic or nontoxic materials.
　　Avoid consumer spray products.
　　Properly dispose of all hazardous household materials.
　　Make your own cleaning product.
　　Use water-based instead of oil-based paints.
　　Keep all solvents and paints in airtight containers.
　　Conserve energy.
　　Purchase Energy Star products or other energy efficient appliances, home electronics, and lighting.
　　Use a push mower.
　　Rake and/or sweep, rather than blow, leaves and other yard waste.
　　Keep your small motors well-tuned and use them only on low pollution days.
　　Use a non-charcoal barbecue.
　　Maintain your air conditioner or swamp cooler.
　　At Work
　　Work a flex schedule.
　　Telecommute one day a week.
　　If you are an employer, implement a rideshare program for your employees.
　　Keep your fleet vehicles well maintained.
　　Take advantage of tax credits—buy alternative fueled vehicles.
　　Purchase fuel-efficient vehicles.
　　Conserve energy.
　　Purchase Energy Star products or other energy efficient appliances, home electronics, and lighting.
　　Buy less toxic or non-toxic materials.
　　Wait to paint on low pollution days.
　　Keep all solvents and paints in air tight containers.
　　Adopt pollution prevention methods. They will not only prevent air pollution but will also result in savings for your company.