I/We, the undersigned, pledge to make small changes in our daily lives during National Public Health Week 2008 as a first step toward improving the health of the climate, our communities, our families and ourselves.

In doing so, I/we acknowledge that it is now indisputable that there is a direct connection between climate change and health, that the scientific community has stated decisively that human beings are responsible for climate change and that the impacts of climate change will worsen as emissions continue to rise.

As individuals who care about ourselves, our families and our planet, I/we accept responsibility for how our lifestyles have contributed to climate change and vow to be part of the solution. We will work to learn more about how what happens in our home, community and workplace has global impact.

This week, I/we begin a life-long commitment to a healthy climate and a healthy future. I/We pledge to:

Be Prepared
Prepare for climate change-related emergencies by creating "Climate Kits," and becoming informed about the health impacts of climate change and regional climate change issues facing our community.

Travel Differently
Leave the car at home — use public transportation, carpool, walk, bike or telecommute.

Eat Differently
Eat less meat and buy local produce from our community farmers market.

Green Your Work
Use recycled paper, print less, use energy saving computer settings and green our office.

Green Your Home
Seal and insulate our homes, reduce, reuse, recycle and use water efficiently.