Want
to help decrease America's dependence on foreign oil? Here's a list
of what you can do to help increase fuel efficiency, stop the proliferation
of gas-guzzling SUVs, and make a difference in the war on terrorism.
1.
DUMP YOUR SUV Deanna, her husband and three kids in North Hollywood traded
in their SUV in September for a 2003 Toyota Avalon XL. She bought
the SUV three years ago because it was "in style" - then
realized it was a gas guzzling behemoth. Read
more about Deanna... Nathan, a 26-year-old outdoor travel promoter
and web designer from San Francisco, used to drive a Ford Explorer
Sports, but recently gave it up for a Subaru Sedan which he says
is more reliable and better suited for his urban-outdoor lifestyle.
Read Nathan's story... If you've already
switched to a car with better fuel efficiency or if you're considering
dumping your SUV, then tell us about it by filling out our brief
form.
2.
DONATE
Lawrence
Bender, producer of "Pulp Fiction" and "Good Will
Hunting," and director Scott Burns, co-creator of the "Got
Milk?" ad campaign, have agreed to donate their services to
create 2 TV ads. We need your help
to get them on the air. Click here to find
our more about donating.
3.
SPREAD THE WORD
Send an email to a friend or family member about our site. Just
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5.
SPEAK OUT
Contact your elected officials, write a letter to the editor of
your local newspaper, and give the major car companies a call -
tell them you want better standards for SUV gas mileage and that
our nation's security depends on it. Click
here to take action now.
You
can help stop our dependence on foreign oil from the Middle
East. Help get our TV ads on screens across America -
click here to find
out how you can make a donation online or through the
mail.
Check
out our newest TV ad! The Detroit Project, in partnership
with NRDC, has produced a new ad aimed at getting Detroit
to increase fuel efficiency. Click
here to watch the new ad or view our past TV ads.
Let
Detroit know that inefficient cars and trucks have kept
Americans chained to the gas pump, and American security
chained to foreign oil, long enough.
Send them an email from the NRDC
Break the Chain Web site.
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