Global warming was but an idea when I was younger, and we did not think much about it. That has changed in the last ten years, as it appears things are much worse than they were predicting back when I was a kid. Now that this is something that is truly on the minds of everyone, rather than just those that consider themselves environmentalists, there are more things that you can do to help out. You may think that the small changes do not mean much, but you should know that they add up quickly. Something as simple as fluorescent lamps can make a huge impact in the long run both environmentally and financially. You can find ways to turn your existing lamps into fluorescent lamps with out spending too much money.