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How to reduce greenhouse gases emissions? Transportation Use Driving your vehicle less means fewer greenhouse emissions. Not using your car only two days a week can reduce these emissions by 1,600 pounds per year, according to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). When you do drive, be sure your car is tuned-up and your tires inflated properly. The right tire pressure can improve gas mileage by more than 3 percent, and every gallon of gas saved cuts 20 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Fixing an out-of-tune car improves gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, while fixing a serious engine problem can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent.Developing and utilizing rural energy can replace fossil fuel and protect plant cover, so it is an effective route to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Reduce your electricity use Unplug your cell phone charger, TV and other electronics from the wall when you are not using them, because they use energy when plugged in and on standby. Turn off lights and other energy-sucking devices when they aren’t being used. Redecorate with Eco-products. If you want to repaint your house, use latex paint or sustainable water solvent agricultural oil-based coatings now available. This new paint technology using agricultural oils are an improved environmental product than Latex paints, releasing zero harmful VOC fumes while drying, has no odor or allergy emissions, manufactured using 75% renewable resources and has a low Industrial manufacturing carbon foot print. Its healthier for you and our planet too. Buy energy-efficient appliances with the Energy Star label. These will require less energy to do their job, meaning lower bills and less fossil fuels being burned. Try alternative energy devices. Windmill kits are inexpensive and a great source of electricity in windy areas. Solar energy, especially solar collectors for water heaters, is possible for most homes. Some companies will buy back excess electricity. You should w