With all the talk about global warming, it makes more sense than ever to "go green" - do what you can to be environmentally responsible and reduce your carbon footprint. So carpooling is becoming popular once again, allowing anyone who drives to work each day a chance to cut back on their own contribution to environmental pollution and global warming.

For those new to carpooling, RideSearch.com is an ideal solution. RideSearch.com is a free service that helps commuters find carpooling partners by searching a nationwide database for others with similar driving schedules. Whether you're an old hand at carpooling or brand new to the process, RideSearch.com can put you in contact with local commuters who can share the drive.

Carpooling is also a great way to save money. With gas prices rising and showing no signs of leveling off, the cost of gas takes an ever-larger chunk out of your monthly budget. Carpooling allows you to split this cost with one, two or more other drivers - the cost of gas isn't your sole responsibility anymore, since your RideSearch carpool partners share the expense. The cost of maintaining your vehicle is less, as well - with less wear-and-tear on your car, you'll spend less on oil changes, replacement parts and even minor expenses like windshield wipers.

However, if saving money isn't enough of an incentive, how about the improvement to your mental health? Your daily commute can be highly stressful. Mornings, especially, can drive even the most placid individual to fits of road rage, what with other drivers drinking coffee, talking on the phone, and doing just about anything, it seems, besides pay attention to the road. But with your RideSearch partners sharing the driving, you'll get to spend at least half of your commutes as a passenger - allowing you to arrive at work calm, relaxed and refreshed.

RideSearch.com carpoolers get another advantage, as well - they can get to work faster. Driving alone, you can't use that convenient HOV lane. But sharing your ride gives you a free pass to use the carpool lane, saving countless hours stuck in slow-moving freeway traffic. You'll get to work quicker, and with less aggravation.

Carpooling saves money, saves your sanity, and is environmentally friendly. Best of all, RideSearch.com connects you with carpoolers in your area for free, so you can get started saving money as soon as you register. So what are you waiting for?