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The global warming crisis

Millie HennickSeptember 20, 2018 1026 0

The global warming crisis

Despite the efforts of environmentalists to educate the public on the hazards of climate change, the latest science shows the experts were not pessimistic enough in their projections. Climate scientists are busy researching the depth of climate change and what they are discovering is truly alarming. They are warning us of dire consequences from the burning of fossil fuels. The scale of climate change can be overwhelming. Many are asking the valid question: What can one person do on their own to help global warming?  There are several lifestyle changes you can make that can help reduce your carbon impact. You may already be doing some of these things. But implementing just a few of them could make a difference in the environment and most of them benefit you personally as well.

Reducing fossil fuel use is a necessary first step

From the perspective of an environmentalist, the first challenge is reducing the burning of coal, oil and, natural gas. The natural gas industry likes to pretend that natural gas is not a fossil fuel, but in fact, it is not much different than other fossil fuels. Reducing fuel consumption means accelerating gradually and braking gradually when driving our vehicles. It also means consolidating trips when possible and keeping our cars tuned up so they do not waste fuel. Keeping tires properly inflated saves precious fuel also.

Consume less of everything; enjoy everything more

One simple way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is simply to buy less. Cutting back on consumption results in fewer fossil fuels being burned to extricate, create and ship products around the globe. Think of the environmental consequences when making purchases. For instance, when purchasing a new vehicle, select one that will last the longest and have the least impact on the environment.  Consider a hybrid or electric car that can save you money on fuel. When purchasing groceries, buying in bulk can reduce the number of packaging materials such as plastic wrapping, cardboard boxes, and other superfluous materials.

Conscious driving and more efficient appliances

Car maintenance, such as making sure the car is properly tuned, can limit the number of noxious emissions from a vehicle and lower the number of trips to the gas pump. Similarly, utilizing more efficient refrigerators, air conditioners and other appliances, such as those rated highly under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program, can lessen electric bills while weatherproofing the windows of a home can help reduce heating and cooling bills.

Eat smart, adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet

Most food grown in the U.S. requires oil for the fertilizer and the diesel fuel to harvest and transport it. Some modern grocery stores stock organic products that do not use such fertilizers, but it is often shipped from many miles away. The production of meat, whether beef, chicken or pork, requires lots of feed to produce a pound of protein. Choosing to consume protein from vegetable sources is a choice that makes a small difference, but if enough people do the same thing, the cumulative value of the effort is increased. There are many excellent meat substitutes on the market that help the transition. Food companies and restaurants are gradually beginning to adapt to a vegetarian clientele.

But by far, the most important thing you can do is install your own solar energy system!

Solar power is here to stay, and the sooner you explore how much you can save, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of residential solar power.

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