Global warming is an issue that we have created. It is an issue that we can work to resolve. The damage that is already done is irreversible, but we can make changes now to protect the earth’s atmosphere in the future. If we reduce the amount of fuel that we burn, by making changes to our lifestyle, we can reduce the amount of damage that is done to the atmosphere. Here, you will find what role you can take in order to reduce the effects of global warming on our world.

1) The first step that you can take in order to reduce the effect of global warming is to change all of your light bulbs from standard bulbs to energy efficient light bulbs. Energy efficient light bulbs are generally more expensive, but they will save you a considerable amount of money on your energy costs and will also reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that are released into the earth’s atmosphere.

2) The next step that you can take to reduce the effect of global warming is to ensure that you turn things off when you are not using them. This helps to save on the amount of electricity that you use. When you save on electricity, you save money on your power costs and reduce the amount of fuel that is required to burn to give you electricity. This, in turn, helps to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that are released into the atmosphere. You should also ensure that you turn off water when it is not being used to benefit the atmosphere.

3) It is important that you learn to recycle and reuse things when you are able to. You should make sure that you get actively involved in a local recycling program. When you recycle, you can reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that can add to the global warming issue.

4) It is important that you try to use the air conditioner and heater in your home less. You should use a thermostat when one is available to control the usage of these items. You should try to use fans more and less air conditioning. This will help to reduce the effect of global warming by limiting the amount of greenhouse gases that are released into the atmosphere.

5) You should try to encourage others to conserve energy. Inform them of the dangers of global warming and how greenhouse gases affect the atmosphere. You should let them know that everyone should hold themselves accountable for the energy that they consume, the amount that they drive, and the things that they do not recycle.

6) You should try to buy products that are considered energy efficient. Many appliances that are available now have an energy efficiency rating. You should make an effort to buy appliances that use less electricity in order to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that enter the earth’s atmosphere.

These are just a few changes you can make in your everyday life which will contribute to lessening the amount of greenhouse gases. By all of us working together, we can all have a positive effect on reducing the consequences of global warming.

Della Franklin

While there are some dissenters, almost all scientists from the major industrialized countries agree that global warming is real. Over the last 100 years or so, global temperatures have increased more than ever before, by what history we have. There are a few theories as to why this is happening, but the most common one is the greenhouse effect. This theory has to do with greenhouse gasses and the increased emission of them in the post-industrialized era.

Greenhouse gasses actually keep us alive, keeping our atmosphere about 33 degrees Celsius warmer than it would be otherwise, but too much can cause problems. In reality, just a one degree increase in temperature could be disastrous for the entire planet.

For one, warming has already caused glaciers to start melting. If this continues, sea level will rise, disrupting climates on the entire planet. Also, warming will cause the oceans to be warmer. This might sound nice for a day at the beach, but when your beach house is destroyed by a hurricane you won’t be so happy. Warm ocean temperatures are conducive to stronger and more frequent hurricanes, and some scientists believe this effect has already been seen over the last few hurricane seasons.

So what can we do about this effect that could destroy our planet bit by bit? Here are a few suggestions.

1) Recycle – Recycling is more than having a blue bin in your kitchen and throwing things in it occasionally. One way to reduce waste is to buy products with minimal packaging. Economy size things will do the trick, as well as reusable products. Remember to recycle paper, plastic, newspaper, glass and aluminum cans. If you recycle half of your household waste each year, you will save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.

2) Less Heat and Air Conditioning – This is a trick that will save the planet and your wallet at the same time. Make your home more energy efficient by adding insulation and weather stripping. Also, set your thermostat two degrees higher in the summer and two degrees lower in the winter. This will allow you to pay less for heating and air conditioning while saving about 2,000 pounds of carbon emissions each year.

3) Drive Less – Try walking or biking to work if possible. If it is too far, join a carpool or take the bus. You may have to get up a little earlier, so make sure you still get eight full hours of sleep each night.

As a concerned citizen, you should do your part to lessen the effects of global warming. Also, keep in mind that as adults we can compartmentalize the real dangers facing us. However, it has been reported that half the children between 7 and 11 are frightened about the effects of global warming and often lose sleep over it. If that is the case with your child or someone you know, explain to them they too can take a part in the problems facing the earth. Finally, have your child take a deep breath and realize we shouldn’t take things to the extreme.

Sherry L Harris

Martin Barwise asked:


To save energy is one of the most important and immediate things that people should do these days. For one, saving energy means saving on seemingly endless electricity price hikes. Secondly, saving energy means saving the environment as well – after all, there will no longer be too much unnecessary carbon emissions in the air.

If you’re interested to know some of the ways on how to save energy, here are seven ways to do so:

1. Turn off all lights when these are not in use. Fluorescent lamps and other types of light bulbs, when left on all day, can spell a big waste of energy – not to mention the fact that it can also spell big unnecessary expenses on your part.

2. If you have an air conditioner at home, keep your thermostat meter at a reasonable level. There’s really no need to keep it at a high level if the season’s cold anyway, is there? Also, if you know that you won’t be home for the night or for a few days, you need to make sure that you unplug the air conditioning unit.

3. Hot summer days may prompt you to turn the thermostat level at a very high level. Here’s an alternative, however. If you want to retain the heat in the winter but keep the cold air in the summer, have insulated panels installed in your attic or walls. This can also help you save up on electricity costs.

4. Don’t use up too much water when you’re at the bathroom. Advocates of energy saving says that it’s better to take quick showers than to take baths. Also, keep an eye on your faucets at home. At the first sign of a leak, call your handyman right away.

5. Weatherproof your house. This may entail extra costs but the added expense can be worth it. You can save up on costs and you can also further protect your home. You can weatherproof your house by placing weather strips around the knobs, windows and doors.

6. Always turn off any appliance or electronic device off when these are not in use. There’s no point of turning them on if you’re not going to use them anyway or if you just turned them on just for the sake of it.

7. Buy a 1000-watt, 3-plug item that can help save energy. One good example of this is the Smart Adapter, an energy saving remote control standby device. The Smart Adapter, which can be bought for a reasonable price of only £19.95 each at www.gadgetsUK.com, pledges to completely cut power at the simple flick of a switch. The adapter also helps keep the environment free from unnecessary carbon emissions put out by connected yet unused electronic equipment. Moreover, the Smart Adapter can also let the user switch the appliances or electronic device on and off via a remote control from a distance of as much as 30 meters away. You can use just about any electronic device on this adapter.



Red Devils

Alex Perry asked:


Many people are trying to cut down the amount of energy they use in the home these days. High energy prices have eaten into household budgets, and many people also want to do their bit to help prevent Climate Change. Everyone seems to be getting in on the act, with politicians installing solar panels and wind turbines on their houses.

However, you don’t have to invest in such expensive and sophisticated technology to make big savings on energy in the home. In fact you can save a large amount of money with some simple measures that are free, or else cost very little to do, with a very high return on your initial outlay.

You can start reducing your home energy consumption and your bills today with 10 simple actions:

1. Swap the 5 to 10 light bulbs that you use most with low energy bulbs. Low energy bulbs now cost only about 50p each, and can save up to £10 a year in electricity bills. Over its lifetime, a low energy bulb will save you £50-100 in electricity costs. It’s one of the best investments you can make. Plus always turn out lights when you leave the room

2. Don’t leave appliances like televisions and computers on standby and remember not to leave appliances like mobile phones on charge unnecessarily. Things let on standby are still using electricity, and could be using 10-20% of your electricity per year.

3. Turning your thermostat down by 1ºC could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent (or an average of £30). N.B. the recommended temperature for a living room is 21°C. And make sure you have set your thermostat to only heat your house when necessary, during the day when you are there. If you current heating controls don’t allow you to program this, consider replacing them

4. Fit a hot water jacket to your hot water cylinder that’s at least 75mm (3″) thick, and you could save around £20 a year. And it should cost only around £10 to do.

5. Make sure you are not overheating your hot water. Your cylinder thermostat should be set no higher than 60ºC/140ºF

6. Close your curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows, making sure that they do not cover your radiator.

7. A dripping hot water tap wastes energy, so make sure they’re fully turned off and any leaking taps are quickly repaired

8. Use thick rugs with underlay on wooden floors to improve their insulation

9. Wash your clothes at no more than 40 degrees. All modern detergents are designed to clean successfully at 40°C and there is no need for a pre-wash. Washing at 65°C requires twice as much energy

10. Only fill your kettle with as much water as you need (but remember to cover the elements if you’re using an electric kettle)

You can also have other valuable energy saving home improvements done for free if you receive certain government benefits. These include loft and cavity wall insulation, and new central heating. Your energy supplier or one of the major national insulation companies should be able to tell you if you qualify for one of these.

So there you have it – you really can save a lot without having to invest a lot



Adams

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


We are all trying do our bit to conserve energy and save the planet; the latest innovation is in using solar power. Solar power is the energy that we get from using the sun’s energy. Good results have been achieved from using it to produce energy and by conserving it for further use. There is now a move for people to live in solar powered houses as they are more efficient. As solar power is growing in popularity, so is the need for products which are solar powered. Being environmentally friendly we will also think towards wanting appliances, heating, lighting, water heaters and water pumps powered by solar energy to make them more efficient too. We mostly use appliances in the kitchen, so solar powered appliances are available for use in the kitchen. In our homes we spend the most money on appliances due to them being used most often and almost continuously run.

The Available Appliances

Refrigerators – Solar power refrigerators have the convenience by offering a refrigerators and a freezer all as one so you can minimise on the cost. You can also set them at a temperature to suit you as they come thermostat controlled in both areas. The noise is minimised as there is a natural constant flow of energy. They are available in many different colour and sizes to suit your kitchen.

Efficient Appliances – Not every appliance is capable of being solar powered so making them more efficient is a better move. As well as getting the expected service from the appliance, energy to run the appliance can also be conserved. You can now purchase many appliances which are energy efficient and save you money on running costs, such as chest freezers, cooking stoves, dishwashers, microwaves, washers and tumble dryers. Look out for the labels when you are shopping for your appliance. Appliances may be more expensive to buy when they are energy efficient, but in the long term you will save a lot of money as it should last a lifetime when properly maintained.

Most appliances and other products that are out there on the market are more energy efficient with a guarantee that they use less energy so you should save on buying these products. This saving will only be realised over some time and when you look at your household bills. You can also do your bit to save on energy by turning off unused lights, not leaving things on standby, but switching off altogether, and drying your clothes naturally.

Try to cut down on using your dishwasher by handwashing instead, and try to do less laundry in a week instead of doing so many different loads as this will all help to save on expenses. By using these helpful tips you should soon notice a saving and a difference on what you have to pay out. By saving energy you benefit everyone and also teach others to follow suit. When solar power becomes more available, everyone will save on the cost of energy and reap the benefits of using more energy efficient appliances over many years to come.



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