You Can Affect Global Climate Change
April 15, 2009 by John McRae · Leave a Comment
Reducing the amount of energy we use in our home can have a significant affect on global climate change. Not only that, it can save you money too. If everyone makes an effort in their lives, it can make a huge difference on a global scale. With just a few changes in our live we can save the planet one person at a time.
Here are some ideas you can do to help save the planet around the home
* Switch to energy-saving light bulbs. They cost slightly more, but save up to ten times their price over their lifetime.
* When you are boiling water, or heating anything, only boil the amount you need. You do not need a kettle full of boiling water for one cup of tea.
* Switch off appliances when you are not using them to save money and energy. TVs, videos, stereos and computers left on standby can use a lot of energy.
* Recycle everything that you can. We throw away our own weight in rubbish every month bottles, cans, paper, card, plastic and aluminum can all be reused or recycled which saves energy. For example, it takes the same amount of energy to make 20 cans from recycled material as it takes to make one can from scratch. Recycling will also save you money on refuse charges.
* If you live in a sunny area you could potentially meet all your energy means using solar panels.
* Turning down your thermostat by just three degrees will save you 10 per cent in energy costs. Also, make sure that your home is well insulated so that it keeps the heat in.
* When washing clothes and dishes make sure the appliances are full. Also, try using lukewarm water.
* Keep the lid on pots and pans when you are cooking.
Just a few minor changes in our lives can affect global climate change and we can save our planet one person at a time.
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How Does Climate Change Affect You?
April 5, 2009 by John McRae · Leave a Comment
Climate change is something that you hear about almost everywhere you go. Most people understand the general concept of what climate change is but many do not know what the long term consequences are.
Global warming is causing the planets temperature to rise steadily. As the temperature rises, the ice on the earth begins to melt and this in turn raises the sea level. This can cause devastating things in the future and it is up to us to help slow this process.
There is not a way to stop this entirely, but there are many ways consumers can help make this process happen slower than what is currently is now. We are wasting so many resources that we are constantly polluting our environment. Something as simple as changing to energy saving light bulbs in the home can help combat this major problem.
If you are going somewhere and can walk or carpool instead of driving your car, this is another great way to contribute to the solution. Hybrid cars are gaining popularity and interest by many consumers. There are many models on the market now and more choices than ever for all tastes and budgets.
If we do nothing global warming will affect us sooner than we think. Some cities that are currently below sea level may be overwhelmingly flooded causing many national tragedies around the world. Although we can never completely stop climate change, it is up to us to give the next generation the tools needed to slow down the process.
