Missouri Native Plants
MO's state tree, famous for its star-shaped leaved and fragrant blooms.
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida)
Switching to these bulbs reduces energy use compared to incandescent ones.
LED bulbs
This term refers to the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.
global warming
These panels convert sunlight into electricity for your home.
solar panels
Known for its bright red fall color, this tree is also called the "Swamp Maple".
Red Maple (Acer Rubrum)
Using this appliance during off-peak hours can lower electricity costs.
dishwasher
This gas, primarily emitted through the burning of fossil fuels, is the most significant contributor to the greenhouse effect.
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Turning off these in empty rooms is one of the easiest way to save energy.
lights
A native plant with spiky purple flowers, loved by pollinators.
Blazing Star (Liatris spp.)
This label indicates appliances that meet energy-efficiency standards.
Energy Star
This term describes the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or product throughout its lifecycle.
carbon footprint
According to our CSS Lutherans Restoring Creation, what's one of the eleven suggestions for reducing your carbon emission in 2025?
1-Drive less 2-Reduce food waste 3-Explore alternative energy sources 4-Commit to meatless Mondays 5-Focus on efficiency 6-Eat local food 7-Plant a garden 8-Reduce,reuse,recycle 9-Compost food waste 10-Cut out plastic use 11-Plant trees
True or False: Closing vents in unused rooms can harm an HVAC system and is not recommended for energy savings.
True
This tall prairie grass, whose tops look like turkey feet, is MO's state grass.
Big Bluestem Grass (Andropogon gerardii)
This 3-degree temperature range is recommended for winter energy savings. (within 2 degrees)
68-70 degrees Fahrenheit
This process, driven by agricultural expansion, logging, and urban development, leads to permanent removal of forests, contributing to loss of biodiversity and increased carbon emissions.
Deforestation
In what book of the Bible did God make humanity stewards of creation?
Genesis
This international agreement, adopted in 2015, seeks to limit global temperature rise to less than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Paris Agreement
A medicinal herb once used by Native Americans to treat wounds.
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
This type of test detects air leaks and insufficient insulation.
Home Energy Audit (MO DNR, Ameren, Star Energy Consultants)
This energy source, often associated with wind, solar, and hydro power, is considered a key strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
renewable energy
Name at least one way that climate change is affecting the oceans?
arctic sea ice is melting, coral reefs are dying, ocean water is becoming more acidic