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Join the Q105.3 Green Team! Global warming is an urgent and serious problem. Each of us can help by adopting a more responsible lifestyle. It's the only way to save our planet, before it's too late.
Every week we'll bring you a new tip.

Simple things that everyone can do
to fight Global Warming.

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According to the EPA, the average house contributes twice as much to global warming as the average car. With hot summer weather just around the corner, now is the time to give your home a "check-up."
TIP #17: Have your duct system tested for air leaks. Many assume that windows and doors are the major cause of a home's energy wasting air leaks. But according to research by the Department of Energy (DOE), gaps in the typical home's duct system are much more significant. The DOE states that the typical duct system wastes 25 to 40 percent of the energy put out by the central heat pump or air conditioner. Authorities recommend having an AC contractor test for leaks and then seal them with a brushed on fiber-reinforced elastomeric sealant. Duct tape usually dries out and fails. It turns out duct tape is great for many things, but sealing ducts isn't one of them! TIP ARCHIVE

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