Global warming has been one of the most discussed controversial topics since the beginning of this decade. On one side there are people protesting for change and the other side there are many that think its a theory that has no real facts or proof. I believe that global warming is indeed real and that something must be done in order to help the situation that many people are unaware of. First of all global warming is the result do burning fossil fuels like coal and oil that release carbon dioxide. some believe that global warming means that the world will become warmer all over. he name global warming is misleading because in some places, it will actually become colder. The majority of scientists believe global warming is a process underway and that it is human induced. Although the environment have some small parts to it, it isn’t as nearly as big to scale then man-kinds involvement. But what can you do about it. Firstly, plant a tree. This could be easier than it sounds. Join or help out a local wildlife group and ask to plant a tree. Trees, when fully grown, will help keep the planet cooler.
Something as simple as walking instead of taking the car will help reduce fumes. As well as stopping pollution, you are giving yourself exercise, something important for our bodies. So the next time you get into your car, think do I have to make this journey by vehicle or can I walk? When you are at home, and your getting a little cold. Put a jumper on instead of turning on the heater. The extra heat produced by our homes also affects the planet. So try wearing an extra layer in winter. If possible, buy your fruit and vegetables from local suppliers. And try to avoid imported goods.
The more foreign food that we import the more pollution from aeroplanes and boats it will create. Keeping to the speed limit can also help the environment. The more you speed the more petrol you are going to use, making the pollution higher. Also, SUV’s make about six times their own weight in CO2 each year. A small efficient diesel car covering the same distance not only uses much less fuel; it makes two thirds less. If possible use solar energy, after all it is free; all you need to buy is the equipment. You can get much of your hot water and heating from the sun and even generate electricity.
Reduce, reuse and recycle. Only buy what you need; don’t stock the cupboards with things you may or may not use. Reuse whatever you can, like containers and paper, and recycle what you cannot reuse. It really is as simple as that. Finally turning off unused sources of power such as televisions and heaters will help the environment, as well as save you money. If everybody stuck to these rules, we would be doing a great thing by protecting the earth. So please take into consideration what I have said, and try to do your part. After all, it will be our next generation that will feel the effects.
