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Climate change, caused by global warming, a problem that affects us all. Yet the global environment is way too large for us to influence individually. On the other hand, the small part of the world in which we spend over half our lives is entirely under our control. Our home is also our environment; it is both shelter and sanctuary from the elements and the pressures of life. This book is about making small changes to your home, things that you can easily do to reduce the effect you have on the environment – your own carbon footprint – and things that will also create a healthier home in which to live.

One day, no doubt, we won’t have to think about making ‘green’ choices or increasing our environmental awareness, because those choices will have been made already and that awareness will have become second nature. The problem is that ‘one day’ may be some time in the future.

In the meantime, while adapting your lifestyle may not be easy, adapting your home is relatively straightforward. Simple alterations that improve insulation and lighting, cleanse the air, reduce water consumption and increase energy efficiency will soon pay for themselves. More ambitious changes can free you, in part, from the grip of power and fuel companies, setting you on the road to self-sufficiency and saving you money for years to come.

Most importantly, you will not only create a better environment for your home, but also a better home for the environment.