Global
warming already disrupts millions of lives daily in the forms of destructive
weather patterns and loss of habitat. What is already happening is only the tip
of the melting iceberg, for it is our children and grandchildren who will
suffer the greatest from the impact of global warming. This article outlines
some ways that you can act to prevent the Earth’s atmosphere from warming.
While humankind has the ability to destroy the planet, we also have the
capacity to protect and sustain is.
Reducing your carbon and greenhouse
gas emissions will not only make your personal living space more sustainable
but it will save you money in both the short and long term. Global warming is
occurring more rapidly than it was originally expected to-only forty years
ago., the big worry was global cooling. Even if you remain a cynic, however,
and believe that the majority of scientists are wrong, you will benefit from
reduced pollution, a healthier lifestyle and increased savings from enacting
these simple activities that will not reduce the quality of your lifestyle.
1. Get educated. Educate yourself about
global warming. The more facts you have, the more you can persuade others to
make simple but effective changes in daily behavior. Energy saving techniques
are either initially expensive (for example, solar power), or take extra time
(for example, recycling), so many people need convincing that their efforts
matter.
2. Recycle more. Recycle more using
recycling bins, composting, etc.
3. Use compact fluorescent bulbs.
Replace three frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs/lamps
and save 135 kgs of carbon dioxide and Rp 600,000 /year.
4. Use recycled paper. Make sure your
printer paper is 100% post consumer recycled paper. Save 2.25 kgs of carbon
dioxide per ream of paper. Decide if something is really worth printing out.
Make the most of scrap paper for shopping lists, notes, scrapbooks, school and
college note-taking etc. Only recycle your paper when it has been thoroughly
used up! (And don’t forget the potential for making origami and other paper
crafts.)
5. Unplug unused electronics. Even when
electronic devices are turned off , they use energy. Save over 450 kgs of
carbon dioxide per year by unplugging them.
6. Grow fast growing plants. Plants like
bamboo grow faster and require less chemicals and care. Make sure that the
plants are appropriate for your area; prefer native over introduced species and
do not plant problem species.
7. Take public transportation. Taking
the bus, the train, the subway or other forms of public transportation lessens
the load on the roads and reduces one’s individual greenhouse gas emissions. As
an added bonus, some new buses are even hybrid already, depending on where you
live in the world. Taking public transport removes the stress of long road
commutes and gives you a great opportunity to read, think and relax. On some
train services, you can even use a computer. You also save on parking money and
time wasted looking for parks.
8. Ride a bicycle. Taking the bike
instead of the car is a very simple solution.
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