How Asian Americans Care for the Environment

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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How do Asian Americans stand on the issue of environmentalism? Their stance on this issue may also hint at their positions on other issues such as abortion or gay marriage, and may even suggest political affiliation. Regardless, Asian Americans are growing in numbers. As educated Americans, they too understand and realize the human impact on our environment. Naturally, it comes to no surprise that many Asian Americans are environmentalists, who cares about the environment and are willing to take action.

Asian Americans care for the environment in a number of ways, including advocating for political change. A recent survey in California, a state with one of the largest Asian American populations in the United States, shows that yes, Asian American voters consider themselves environmentalists. This phenomenon is not just a result of their Asian American culture, rather, the result of understanding and accepting scientific research and what is going on around them.

A recent poll by the California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund shows that, while a little more than 50% of Californian voters consider themselves to be environmentalists, an astounding 83% of Asian American voters fall into that category. In this survey, Asian American voters have listed global warming as a top concern. Not only do they realize this, but they’re also willing to do something about it.

Asian Americans make up about 12.5% of California’s population. The population is growing at a quick pace, in fact, the Asian American population is considered the fastest growing major ethnic group in the state. As such, their vote and voice becomes important to state politics, especially when it comes to voting on environmental laws.

85% of Asian American voters said that they would be very likely to vote in favor of protecting the environment. Another 80% suggested that they would be more likely to back a candidate with a strong pro-environment platform. How does this relate to political affiliation? Democrats are more likely to back environmental causes compared to Republicans; for example, take a look at the current Canadian pipeline situation. Asian Americans also believe that the government should play a more active role in protecting the environment, including finding sources for alternative fuel.

The general Asian American population believes in the importance of protecting the environment. Knowing that Asian Americans care about the environment, politicians must be willing to run on a pro-environmental platform, in order to get the Asian American vote. Of course, environmentalism is not the only factor at play, but it sure is an important one. Asian Americans care for the environment by volunteering, but the political impact they make on pro-environmental bills is far greater than planting a few trees here and there.

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The Best Ways to Go Green at Home

June 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

 

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Going green at home can be simple and hassle free with just a few changes in your daily habits. One of the best advantages of these changes is that you will not only be helping the planet, but can save money as well.

One of the first things that you can do is to recycle plastic, paper and glass items when done with them. You can keep separate bins in your kitchen or garage, lined with trash bags, to put the items into. When full, you can turn them in to your local recycling facility. Many times you can earn money for turning in aluminum cans and glass bottles, depending on what state you live in.

Instead of buying paper towels, cut up old shirts and towels to make convenient rages. These can be washed and reused over and over. This is much better than throwing them out where they will only end up in a landfill. They are great for cleaning and multitudes of other uses, along with saving you money on purchasing towels at the store.

Another smart way to go green is to grow your own vegetables in a small house garden. You can use vegetable scraps and grass clippings from your yard to make rich compost for the plants. You can also save a ton of money eating your own food versus shopping at the local grocery store. Recycling, growing your own food and reusing old items in new ways can make going green an enjoyable experience.

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The Green Rules

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Making changes can be hard or it can be easy. It’s really up to you. When it comes to making changes in your environment  you have to be smart and do the things that you think are best. So here are some things you can do to help you get a leg up on the go green movement that begins in your home.

The first thing you can do is keep the lights to a minimum. If you are leaving a room, just shut off the lights. If you are in a room where the natural light is heavy then open the shades and let the massive amount of natural lights come in and try and fill the room.

When you are tending to your needs for the week make sure that you are doing the things necessary to save on the cost of gas. This is not nearly as easy as it may seem, but failing to do so is a real time and energy suck for the environment. So make sure that you drive the speed limit. Also see if you can combine your errands into the same trip. It’s important as that kind of consolidation will make things easier on your stress level, your car, and the world around you.

Of course you are probably glued to your car, but if you can go without it, like a bike or just walking then do so. This is so good for not just the environment, but also for your health. Any thing that can be done to help burn some calories and keep you in shape while saving the planet is something that should absolutely be considered. You have to do what you can to help the environment. In 50 years from now there is no telling how the world will look and what they world will consist of, but what you really need is to do your part now. That will mean more than you think. At least it will someday.

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More Energy Tips For Your Water

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

So you say you want to go green, but are you doing everything you can to go green? Do you know what it takes to bring yourself to a green level. Do you have any idea what is needed from you in order to get the best results for the rest of the world? Here are some very good tips for you to go green. Do yourself a favor and follow these to a T and you will be able to feel good about what you are giving back to the environment.

One of the luxuries that people have is they end up buying bottled water, but bottled water is terrible for the environment. The bottles themselves are often not biodegradable and they are just there to take up space in the landfills. So it’s best to invest in a water bottle that is of stainless steel. That could make it easier on the landfills and the waste that is going on. It’s the most earth conscious thing you can do every single day.

There are ways, since the subject of water is happening, that you can save on your water. The first thing to do is not to run the water while you are brushing your teeth. You can rinse your mouth and turn on the water then, but it doesn’t need to be before then. You should also consider not rinsing your mouth before you go to sleep at night. The flouride that is on your teeth could be good for you overnight. It’s a great way to save on water and promote your dental health. What could be better than that?

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Saving The Environment All The Way

February 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

So you say that you are interested in going green but you aren’t sure how it is that you are supposed to go about that. You know that the environment needs your help but that you aren’t sure how to go about giving the most back to the world around you. You are going to need some really good tips if you want to take your life of resource excess and make it into the life of conserving and keeping your planet safe. Here are a few things that you can do.

If you have a computer, and of course you do, you can save on the electricity if you just make sure that you turn your computer off at night. This is a great way to save the energy, plus it never hurts to give it a rest. Just because your computer appears to be not working doesn’t mean that it isn’t working at all. Just turn it down and be happy with the idea that you are going to be saving the earth and your electric bill.

This is a simple one, but it’s true. When we use paper these days we tend to be wasteful of it. We tend to not see that we are wasting paper because you use so little of it. The reality is that there are plenty of people out there who are wasting paper. So make the choice to use every inch of the scrap paper. This will help to cut down on the amount of trees that are wasted.

If you are interested in getting the most out of your water bill then you can opt to stop taking baths. A bath is one of the worst water wasters in the world. Just stand up for the environment. Don’t ever bother to sit down.

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