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'Play it Cool' is a fun activity which will help you find out more about reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the effects of climate change.

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Braking and accelerating excessively when you drive uses up more fuel, therefore producing more carbon dioxide emissions. Go easy on the pedal - this will reduce emissions and save you money on fuel!
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Play it cool: Watching the big game - answer

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B) Dave turns off the TV with the remote control

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Jess says "You dropped the ball there Dad!

If you don't turn them off at the wall, appliances like computers, televisions, VCRs and microwaves stay on stand-by - silently sucking out power while we sleep."

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The average New Zealand house wastes between $80 and $90 on stand-by power each year.

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