Temperatures are rising, the polar ice caps are melting, and life as we know it is teetering on the edge of irreparable harm. When it comes to the damage consumers and corporations are wreaking on the environment, we can either keep going the way that we are and face the destruction of our planet, or do something to preserve the place we call home. The past decade, scientists have gathered more data than ever on climate change and the impact of global warming and it’s clear that we need to do something now, or else face the consequences. So, what can you as an individual do to help combat the destruction of all that we know? No, you don’t have to be a full-time eco-warrior to make small changes in your lifestyle. Change starts in your own backyard, so here are some easy tips to start with from home.…more »