The environment is an essentially important part of our lives.  The issue of global warming and its potentially adverse effects can be debated upon indefinitely, but it does not change the fact that the planet is going through some kind of a change.  Before you turn your lifestyle upside down in an attempt to go green, you should educate yourself and learn more about the problem we are facing.
            There is so much information out there concerning the environment and ways to alter your life in an attempt to help.  In fact, there is so much information coming from all directions that it can be overwhelming.  Relax, take a deep breath and remember to stick to the basics.  You are not going to save the world by yourself, but you can make a difference and influence those around you to follow suit.
            If you enjoy watching documentaries, there are various films about environmental issues.  A documentary film that you should consider watching is An Inconvenient Truth.  This particular film deals with global warming and won an Academy Award.  Another documentary to deal with global warming is The 11th Hour.
            There are various web sites that you might consider viewing, such as: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Resources Defense Council, and Tree Hugger.