What Are Some Ways to Stop Global Warming?
According to the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, global warming refers to the increase of the Earth's average surface temperature, due to a build-up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It affects weather patterns, sea levels, farming ability and creates the possibility that some kinds of plants and animals will become extinct. While it is a difficult problem to fix, there are some things we can do to reduce its impact. To protect our planet, there must be less consumption, waste and energy use.
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Consumption of Resources
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Buying in bulk helps combat global warming. Think about packaging when you think about global warming. Watching our consumption of resources goes a long way to combating the problem. Buy in bulk. According to "U.S. News and World Report," not only will you expend less energy going to the store, but there are less packaging materials involved. While it might cost a little more, if you can afford it, you will help reduce global warming and be stocked up, too.
Less Waste: Recycle
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Recycling is something we all can do to reduce global warming. Buy recycled and recycle: two things that seem simple to combat global warming but also take a little bit of effort. According to the Earth Day Network organization, to buy recycled saves energy because it takes less energy to manufacture a recycled product, and it is easier on your wallet. Recycled items are generally cheaper than non-recycled. To recycle, look for the triangle symbol, and donate rather than throw away your household items. It helps others and the environment.
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Energy Usage
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Air conditioners inject carbon into the atmosphere, increasing global warming. Energy usage is a big contributor of global warming. One area where you can make a difference is in the heating and cooling of your home, which is usually half your household energy costs. According to the Earth Day Network organization, air conditioners inject additional carbon into the air and exacerbate the problem. If you can, replace your old system with a new, more efficient system. For those who cannot afford that, clean your vents and change your filters.
Get Active
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Contact your representative to lobby for federal action to fight global warming. One way that does not cost you anything and requires the least amount of effort is to contact your representatives in Congress to support federal actions on reducing greenhouse emissions, according to "U.S. News and World Report." To do this, you can get online and lobby groups like the Natural Resources Defense Council, and they will help take care of the work for you. Speak out. The more voices, the more attention it will garner.
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