Currently, the level of CO2 emissions on our planet is getting higher. This will affect the environment and our earth will change for the worse. Therefore, we must take serious steps to save and protect our environment.
Time will continue to run and we will not be able to return to the past to change the condition of our earth. So, we need to act now and not tomorrow, we can do our bit to protect the future.
Human emissions of greenhouse gases are changing the world’s climate. The major greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2), resulted when we burn fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas for energy.
At least 40% of carbon dioxide emissions come directly from what we do, for example, heating and electricity in our homes – and the leadership of flights, the next largest source. In the past two centuries, the CO2 emissions in the atmosphere have risen by a third, an unparalleled level of at least 420,000 years and probably in the last 20 million years. To help save our planet, we do not have to go out of our way or do anything too much strain, it can be started by doing the simplest things from riding bicycles to work or turning off our TV’s when not in use.
Here are some few tips what we can do to help save our planet:
- reducing household waste
- turn of the lights when not in use or switch to energy saving lightbulbs
- use an eco friendly bag when you shopping
- use recycled products
- don’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth
- go with rechargeable batteries if you can
- don’t use your dryer, if you can help it.
- re-use products or repair and use again
- recycle
- improve your insulation in your home, offices,
- use the lowest octane fuel you can on your vehicle
- buy a fuel efficient car
- drive the speed limit
- use energy efficient devices for storing and cooking foods
- try not to waste food
The above tips are just a few things you can do to help, which it distributes for the initiative and thinking of what you are doing and how it will impact on the environment, taking in a few simple steps that can help.
Let’s Save Our Planet!
Tags: CO2 emissions, Energy Efficient Appliances, Fuel Efficient Car, Going Green, Protecting Our Environment