Global warming in simple terms is the increase in the Earth’s temperature caused due to the emission of harmful gasses that trap the suns heat within the Earth’s atmosphere. The harmful gasses that cause global warming are carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane, chlorofluorocarbons and halocarbons.
The emission of these gasses is due to the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and other natural gasses. We emitted carbon dioxide when we use a car or to light our house. Thus using the latest eco friendly technology can help in reduce the effect of global warming and protect the planet. You and I can help save the planet in a small way but if we all take some precaution we can together make a difference and make this planet a better place for our kids and future generations.
Choose a car that not only satisfies your requirements but is also environment friendly. A car that can give a better mileage, this will help you save money and also to cut down pollution. Keep your car well maintained. The best option is always to walk, cycle or taking a public transport when ever possible.
Eating healthy is very important for our health but what do we do about it. Most of the food that we buy from the supermarket has been traveled a long way to reach us. Imagine the amount of energy that has been put in not only growing them but also in transporting them to reach to you. And all the pesticides that would be used in mass production and the pollution cause by transporting them. Choose a healthier option, find out who you local organic farmer is. Why compromise on your health, have the fresh, healthy and organic fruits and vegetables.
Electricity generation plants cause high amount of pollution for global warming. A large amount of energy is now supplied by renewable energy power supply like wind and solar power. So why delay, call your utility services and ask them to sign you for renewal energy power supply.
Use as much power saver bulbs, compact fluorescent light bulbs consume one fourth of the electricity and gives out the same amount of light and last for a much longer time. It will also help you keep your electricity bill low. So if you think you can’t change all the bulbs start with at least the bulbs that are switched on for the longest time.
Start small, start with saving some electricity at home. Weather proof your house, seal all the doors and windows. Once the house is sealed adjust your thermostat temperature, for each degree you lower your temperature the more you save the environment and also save money. You can also ask your utility department to help you with saving more money.
Using a controlled shower head will help you consume just the right amount of water without slowing down the effect. The low flow showers help to maintain the usage of hot water. You can keep the heater temperature down and find the water cost go down drastically.
Replace your old electronic appliances with the new energy efficient ones. They will not only help in keeping the pollution low but also keep your electricity bill under control.
Plant a tree today. A tree will give you shade in your garden and absorb all the carbon dioxide and give out oxygen fresh air. It would also help you keeping your house cool and keeping your air conditioner bill low. With the increase in farming and industrial practices more and more forests are being destroyed, it is difficult for you or me to take such a big step and save a forest but the least we can do is plant a tree and make a difference.
Buy and use recycled products. Please recycle. Using recycled products helps conserving a lot of energy and global pollution. Recycling paper will help you save a tree, so if you can’t plant a tree at least start by saving one.
So why wait, start today and take a step forward in keeping your planet clean and healthy. Educate the people around you about the impact of global warming. Together you can take the proper measures to decrease global pollution by saving a forest, planting a tree; saving energy, using recycled products and recycling and by any other way you think you can save the planet of global warming. One step that we take today could make a difference.
