赞美白杨树的古诗:拿什么拯救你，我的地球（挽救这个星球的10条建议）

作者：braniac

Earth is a very important part of our lives. Most of us wouldn't think of polluting our bodies, yet we are polluting our planet by misuse and overuse of our natural resources. As responsible individuals we should at least do what we can to help reduce, reuse, and recycle what we can as a first step. 

地球是我们生活中十分重要的组成部分。我们中的大多数人都不愿意弄脏自己的身体，但我们却在以误用滥用我们的自然资源的方式来污染我们的星球。作为有责任感的个体，首先我们至少应该尽己之所能帮助减少（污染），循环利用并回收利用我们能用的。

We are not completely to blame; we inherited a polluted Earth, but we can do something to ensure that our children can grow up in a cleaner, safer planet than ourselves.

（虽然）这不全是我们的责任；我们继承了一个已被污染的地球，但我们可以为保证我们的孩子能在比我们所生活的星球更清洁、更安全的环境中成长做点儿什么。

Don't ever let someone get away with saying "what can I do, I am only one person". Each and every person can do a lot, and you can influence others to do something as well.

不让别人借口“我能做什么，我只是个（普通）人”来推脱。每一个人都能做很多，而且你也能推己及人，让别人也加入到这个行列中来。

Instructions

操作指南

难度系数

相对简单

Things You'll Need

你所需的东西

will-power

毅力

desire to live in a cleaner, safer world

对在更清洁、更安全的世界中生活的渴望

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Remind the politicians that you have a vote and a voice about the environment. Write your politicians and tell them how important the environment is to you and to your children. Let the politicians know that you are a registered voter and that you vote for the environment (if you are not - then register to vote).

提醒你投票（支持）的对环境有发言权的政治家们。写信给你的政治家们并告诉他们环境对于你及你的孩子们的重要性。让这些政治家们知道你是一位已登记的选民，并且你是为环境才投票的（如果你还不是--那就去登记吧）。

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2

It is great to talk about how important the Earth's environment is to you; but it is more important to put words into action. Some actions on our part are very simple and effective such as: Put on a sweater and socks and turn down the heat in the winter (even a degree or two will make a difference in the heating bill). Adjust the heat when you are out of the house.

能谈谈地球环境对你的影响非常棒；但更重要的是将这些言语转换为行动。有些行动对我们来说轻而易举并且效果卓著，例如：在冬季穿上毛衣和袜子，将暖气温度调低（就算只是一两度也能让供暖花销有很大改变）。当你不在房间内时调节供暖温度。

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3

Many grocery stores sell reusable bags (usually 99 cents), buy them and use them.

购买并使用很多杂货店都有出售的环保袋（通常99美分）。

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4

Turn off the lights when you are not in the room (this is an easy one that is quickly forgotten). Also, unplug your appliances when not in use; even when not in use they can be an "energy sink" just by being plugged in.

当你离开房间时关掉电灯（这是个容易被忽视的简单事儿）。当然，拔掉未在使用中的电器的电源；就算它们未被使用，它们依然能在插线的情况下消耗电能。

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5

Plant a tree or other plants. You might want to think about raising some edible plants (help the environment, save money on food, and feed healthy food to your family - what could be better)

种树或其它植物。你大概会想种一些食材（有助于环境（保护）、节省食物开销并为你的家庭提供健康食品--还能有比这更好的么）

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6

Use refillable bottles for water. Bottled water is a huge culprit to having a clean environment. Stop buying all of those water bottles that fill up our land-fills. If you need special water, buy a water filter.

用可多次灌装的瓶子盛水。对清洁的环境而言，（使用）瓶装水是莫大的罪过。不要再买那些今后将填埋到地底的水瓶了。如果你对水质有特殊要求，那就买个净水设备吧。

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7

Reuse what you can, like boxes for mailing and padded envelopes can have several uses in them. Be sure to black out the previous addresses and remove the used stamps.

重复使用你能用的，像是邮件包装箱或是用过的信封都可以找到几种用途。记得划掉之前的地址并移去用过的邮票。

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8

Plan your trips and combine as many errands into an outing as possible. See if you can carpool to work, or take a bus; or ride a bike to work.

计划你的出行并尽量将能（顺路）完成的任务合并在一次出行中完成。看看你是否能拼车去上班，或者成公交；或是骑自行车去上班。

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9

Use natural cleaners whenever possible like lemons and baking soda. It is healthier for the environment as well as for your family.

使用像柠檬和小苏打这样的天然清洁剂。这对环境和你的家人来说更健康。

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10

Pay your bills online and save a tree and 42 cents on postage.

在线支付你的帐单，这样能挽救一棵树并能省下42美分的邮费。

Tips & Warnings

提示与警告

these are just a few tips, there are many more. Not only are these tips good for the environment but most cost little to nothing to implement.

这只是一点点建议，还有很多（这样的建议）。这些建议不仅对环境有益且很多都花费不高或无需花费一分钱。

Some of these tips will actually save you money as well.

其中一些建议也能帮你省钱。

Photo Credit www.wikimedia.com

图片来源：www.wikimedia.com

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