Conclusion

It is possible to put together a twenty year power-down plan to reduce your carbon footprint by 80%.  Start by measuring your current greenhouse gas emissions and then reduce them by 25% within a year.  Give yourself 10 years to invest in energy efficiency and cut your emissions in half.  Finally, start thinking about major lifestyle changes you will need to make over the next 20 years to get to an 80% reduction.   

Don’t wait for the government; get started on your power-down plan today.  We started 3 years ago and have already reached a 50% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions without impacting our standard of living.  Changing to a more sustainable lifestyle of driving less, walking more and eating well will lower your stress level and lead to a healthier, happier life.

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