Stopping
Climate Change: A Must!
Climate change is a rising issue of
importance in our day and age, and one that is threatening our globe society on
many levels. Its existence can be no longer denied. It is one of the most
important scientific and economic threats facing to the earth. But does climate
change can still be stopped? Do humans have a big role in solving this problem?
YES! Climate change can still be stopped
and we will do the job! Here are nine simple everyday things each of us can do
to help stop climate change. First, Change A Light. Replacing a regular light
bulb with a compact fluorescent one saves 150 pounds of carbon dioxide each
year. Second, Drive Less. Walk, bike, carpool, take mass transit, and or trip
chain. All of these things can help reduce gas consumption and one pound of
carbon dioxide for each mile you do not drive. Third, Recycle More And Buy
Recycled. Save up to 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide each year just by recycling
half of your household waste. By recycling and buying products with recycled
content you also save energy, resources and landfill space. Fourth, Check Your
Tires. Properly inflated tires mean good gas mileage. For each gallon of gas
saved, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide are never also produced. Fifth, Use Less Hot
Water. It takes a lot of energy to heat water. Reducing the amount used means
big savings in not only your energy bills, but also in carbon dioxide
emissions. Sixth, Avoid Products With A Lot Of Packaging. Preventing waste from
being created in the first place means that there is less energy wasted and
fewer resources consumed. When you purchased products with the least amount of
packaging, not only do you save money, but you also help the environment.
Reducing your garbage by 10% reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 1,200 pounds.
Seventh, Adjust Your Thermostat. Keeping our thermostat at 68 degrees in winter
and 78 degrees in summer not only helps with your energy bills, but it can
reduce carbon dioxide emission as well. No matter where you set your dial, two
degrees cooler in the winter or warmer in the summer can mean a reduction of
2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Eighth, Plant A Tree. A single tree can
absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. Lastly, Turn Off Electronic
Devices When Not In Use. Simply turning off your TV, VCR, computer and other
electronic devices can save each household thousands of pounds of carbon
dioxide each year.
Every little effort helps and adds
up to a whole lot of good. Together, we can and do Every Day Earth Day!
