Sei sulla pagina 1di 4

ACTIONS TO REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING

Global Warming already disrupts millions of lives


daily in the forms of destructive weather patterns
and loss of habitat. 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. This
article outlines some ways that you can 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 you
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
scientists are wrong, you will benefi t from
reduced pollution, a healthier lifestyle and
increased savings from enacting these simple
activities that will not reduce the quality of your
lifestyle.
1. Get educated. Educate 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 take extra time (for
example, recycling), so many people need
convincing that their efforts matter.
2. Recycle more. Recycle more using recycling
bins, composting, etc.
3. Use compact fl uorescent bulbs. Replace three
frequently used light bulbs with compact fl
uorescent bulbs/lamps and 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 thoroughly used up! (And don’t forget the
potential for making origami and other paper
crafts.)
5. Unplug unused electronics. Even when
electronic devices are turned off, they use energy.
Save over 450 kgs of carbon dioxide per year by
unplugging them.
6. Grow fast growing plants. Plants like bamboo
grow faster and require less chemicals and care.
Make sure that the plants are appropriate for
your area; prefer native over introduced species
and do not plant problem species.
03 BAB 3.indd 62 7/19/2008 8:13:54 AM
63The Impact Of Global Warming Could Be
Devastating.
7. Take public transportation. Taking the bus, the
train, the subway or other forms of public
transportation lessens the load on the roads and
reduces one’s individual greenhouse gas
emissions. As an added bonus, some new buses
are even hybrid already, depending on where you
live in the world. Taking public transport removes
the stress of long road commutes and gives you a
great opportunity to read, think and relax. On
some train services, you can even use a computer.
You also save on parking money and time wasted
looking for parks. 8. Ride a bicycle. Taking the bike
instead of the car is a very simple solution.

Adapted from: http:// www.wikihow.com./Take-


Actions-to-Reduce-Global-Warming Picture 1:
http://www.charityguide.org Picture 2:
http://akuinginhijau.fi les.wordpress.com Picture
3: http://akuinginhijau.fi les.wordpress.com
Picture 4: http://www.greenpeace.org.uk Picture
5: http://www.greenhouse.gov.au

Potrebbero piacerti anche