CO2 emissions from energy production contribute to global warming. People can reduce emissions by using CFL bulbs, unplugging electronics, buying local food, carpooling, and promoting energy-saving methods.
All over the world, people are generating huge amounts of CO2, which many scientists believe is a major factor in global warming. Producing energy to power the many devices and processes people use every day uses large amounts of CO2. Fossil fuels are burned to generate heat and power for most buildings and this combustion releases a lot of CO2 into the atmosphere. If the scientists are right, people need to reduce CO2 emissions in every possible way to slow or reverse this process that could cause widespread global warming. There are many things people can do in their homes, on the street and around the world to reduce CO2 emissions and work towards a better, cleaner atmosphere.
People can take many steps at home to reduce energy consumption and, consequently, reduce CO2 emissions. One simple step is to replace plain incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). A CFL lamp uses about 60% less energy than a regular incandescent light. Depending on use, this can equate to several hundred pounds of CO2 not being released into the atmosphere each year. Another easy way to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in your home is to unplug unused electronic devices, as they draw energy even when they are turned off and not in use.
Even changing one’s diet can reduce CO2 emissions. Buying food locally is better than buying food that has traveled hundreds or thousands of miles, as a large amount of CO2 is released during the transportation process. Fresh foods are better than frozen foods because it takes a large amount of energy and, consequently, a large amount of CO2 to keep foods frozen. It’s also good to avoid foods with excessive packaging, as such packaging becomes garbage which results in more CO2 in the atmosphere when it’s disposed of.
Cars, trucks, airplanes and other motor vehicles are responsible for a significant percentage of the CO2 in the atmosphere. There are many ways to reduce CO2 emissions that can save money and the atmosphere. Carpooling or using public transport reduces the number of cars on the road and, consequently, the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere. When one only needs to travel a short distance, one can get fit, save money, and help the atmosphere by walking or cycling instead of driving. When you do need to drive, you can make sure your car is well tuned as this improves fuel efficiency and gas mileage.
It takes more than one person to reduce CO2 emissions. Those who are truly passionate about this can work to promote awareness of energy saving methods. They can also write to members of Congress and vote for those with especially green agendas. Those in managerial positions can encourage employees to use less energy in the workplace. All of these have the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and hopefully slow the global warming process.
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