yea rise of oil prices have paved way for research of the kind tat, people are searching for alternate fuel sources...
like this one here.. Hondas fuel cell car   http://world.honda.com/FuelCell/    , a complete revolution in its kind.  but mite be costly in the begining though.. Actually companies have started research in this matter for along time now.  Honda has given a jump start into this. And moreover big nations and cash rich firms have come together in conservation for the forests esp in Brazil.  Like, they have taken over plots and is looking after them..  And they are promoting via internet too...  
People need to understand that its not only them, the whole nature and also the future generations are getting affected..  Unless this happens, the revolt of a handful people against nature exploitation wont make much sound..

if we think we want to then we can. one person cant make a difference but it all starts with one person. every magazine, newspaper and even t/v channels gives guidelines to reduce global warming. what we need to do is not neglect it and after hearing at least try to follow 5 of the 10 points that they say.

ndividual
choices can have an impact on global climate change. Reducing your
family's heat-trapping emissions does not mean forgoing modern
conveniences; it means making smart choices and using energy-efficient
products, which may require an additional investment up front, but
often pay you back in energy savings within a couple of years.

we can all make choices
that will greatly reduce our families' global warming impact

1. The car you drive: the most important personal climate decision.

2. Choose clean power.
   
   
3. Look for Energy Star.
   

   

4. Unplug a freezer.

5. Get a home energy audit.

6. Light bulbs matter.

7. Think before you drive.
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8. Buy good wood.

9. Plant a tree.

10. Let policymakers know you are concerned about global warming.

1. Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
   CFLs use 60% less energy than a regular bulb. This simple switch will
   save about 300 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

2. Install a programmable thermostat
   Programmable thermostats will automatically lower the heat or air
   conditioning at night and raise them again in the morning. They can
   save you $100 a year on your energy bill.

3. Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer
   Almost half of the energy we use in our homes goes to heating and
   cooling. You could save about 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year
   with this simple adjustment.

4. Clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner
   Cleaning a dirty air filter can save 350 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.

5. Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases
   Look for the Energy Star label on new appliances to
   choose the most energy efficient products
   available.

6. Do not leave appliances on standby
   Use the "on/off" function on the machine itself. A TV set that's switched on for 3 hours a day
   (the average time Europeans spend watching TV) and in standby mode during the remaining 21 hours
   uses about 40% of its energy in standby mode.

7. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
   You’ll save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year with this simple
   action. You can save another 550 pounds per year by setting the
   thermostat no higher than 50°C.

8. Move your fridge and freezer
   Placing them next to the cooker or boiler consumes much more energy than if they were standing on
   their own. For example, if you put them in a hot cellar room where the room temperature is 30-35ºC,
   energy use is almost double and causes an extra 160kg of CO2 emissions for fridges per year and
   320kg for freezers.

9. Defrost old fridges and freezers regularly
   Even better is to replace them with newer models, which all have automatic defrost cycles and are
   generally up to two times more energy-efficient than their predecessors.

10. Don't let heat escape from your house over a long period
    When airing your house, open the windows for only a few minutes. If you leave a small opening all
    day long, the energy needed to keep it warm inside during six cold months (10ºC or less outside
    temperature) would result in almost 1 ton of CO2 emissions.

11. Replace your old single-glazed windows with double-glazing
    This requires a bit of upfront investment, but will halve the energy lost through windows and pay
    off in the long term. If you go for the best the market has to offer (wooden-framed double-glazed
    units with low-emission glass and filled with argon gas), you can even save more than 70% of the
    energy lost.

12. Get a home energy audit
    Many utilities offer free home energy audits to find where your home is poorly insulated or energy
    inefficient. You can save up to 30% off your energy bill and 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year.
    Energy Star can help you find an energy specialist.

13. Cover your pots while cooking
    Doing so can save a lot of the energy needed for preparing the dish. Even better are pressure cookers
    and steamers: they can save around 70%!

14. Use the washing machine or dishwasher only when they are full
    If you need to use it when it is half full, then use the half-load or economy setting. There is also no
    need to set the temperatures high. Nowadays detergents are so efficient that they get your clothes and
    dishes clean at low temperatures.

15. Take a shower instead of a bath
    A shower takes up to four times less energy than a bath. To maximise the energy saving, avoid power
    showers and use low-flow showerheads, which are cheap and provide the same comfort.

16. Use less hot water
    It takes a lot of energy to heat water. You can use less hot water by installing a low flow showerhead
    (350 pounds of carbon dioxide saved per year) and washing your clothes in cold or warm water (500 pounds
    saved per year) instead of hot.

17. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible
    You can save 700 pounds of carbon dioxide when you air dry your clothes for 6 months out of the year.

18. Insulate and weatherize your home
    Properly insulating your walls and ceilings can save 25% of your home heating bill and 2,000 pounds
    of carbon dioxide a year. Caulking and weather-stripping can save another 1,700 pounds per year.
    Energy Efficient has more information
    on how to better insulate your home.

19. Be sure you’re recycling at home
    You can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide a year by recycling half of the waste your household
    generates.

20. Recycle your organic waste
    Around 3% of the greenhouse gas emissions through the methane is released by decomposing bio-degradable waste.
    By recycling organic waste or composting it if you have a garden, you can help eliminate this problem! Just make
    sure that you compost it properly, so it decomposes with sufficient oxygen, otherwise your compost will cause
    methane emissions and smell foul.

21. Buy intelligently
    One bottle of 1.5l requires less energy and produces less waste than three bottles of 0.5l. As well, buy
    recycled paper products: it takes less 70 to 90% less energy to make recycled paper and it prevents the loss
    of forests worldwide.