So government officials have decided to change the name of the phenomena the Earth is currently expiriencing from 'Global Warming' to Global Climate Change. Yes, the world's climate is changing, and guess what?! Scientists now have evidence that we have cause this! Is this something new? Not really... The name global warming may not be an apt name anymore due to the fact that warming trends have caused ice to melt, shift the currents in the world's ocean and thereby shift climates all over the globe. However, I fel that the name 'global climate change' feels a little less urgent then global warming. Perhaps my reasons for this are because I grew up with the terms global warming, but somehow, I don't think that's quite it. So, the question is, now that the issue is out, officially, what is the US governmnt going to do about it? Are they going to join the ranks of other progressive nations and up their environmental standards? Probably not any time soon. However, even if THEY aren't doing anything, that doesn't mean you shouldn't. There are any small things that you can do to help the environment in general, and specifically, help reverse the effects of global warming/ climate change. Compact flourescent lightbulbs (CFL's) require less wattage to produce lust as much light. They're available at Home depot, most likely lowe's as well as other hardware stores. The upfront cost of these bulbs IS more than regular incandescent, but they last MUCH longer and therefore you will hae to replace them less. Also, these bulbs pull less power, reducing your energy costs. So you see, helping the envionment can help you as well. That may be selfish, but it is also realistic. Other things you can do: plant a tree, carpool, click once a day at the Rainforest Site ( http://www.therainforestsite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=4 ), purchase energy star appliances, ride a bike, recycle, buy green products, and research the products that you DO buy to make sure they are environmetally friendly. You are not limited to these options, with a little bit of research, you can find millions of other ways to make a difference!