ACTIONS TO REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING
Global warming already distrupts millions of lives daily in the formss of destructive weather and loss of habit. 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 impacts of global warming. Some ways that you 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 it.
Reducing your carbon and greenhouse gas emissions will not only make your personal living space more sustainable but it will save 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 scientist 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.
- Get educated. Educated 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 make extra time (for example, recycling), so many people need convincing that their efforts matter.
2. Recycle more. Recycle more using recycling bins. composing,etc.
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3. Use compact fluorescent bulbs. Replace three frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs/lamps andf save 135 kgs of carbon dioxide and Rp. 600.000 per 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 throughly used up! (And don't forget the potential for making origami and other crafts).