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Global warming is a problem that threatens the entire planet: each person, in every
country and on every continent. But I did not come to an end! We can still act. Global
warming is not a threat from space. We humans cause climate change by polluting the
atmosphere with too much carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
1. Oil is the main source of energy, but at the same time the main
source of CO2. After undergoes certain chemical transformations,
oil is used for vehicle engines, aircraft and also in energy
production stations.
2. Coal is guilty, in the same way as oil, climate change. Because of
increased usage, it may soon become the number one enemy of the
climate. Burning coal releases large amounts of CO2 into the
air. Lignite is even more dangerous than oil. Even though it is
estimated that coal reserves are sufficient for several hundred years,
their uncontrolled use can be a catastrophe for the global climate.
3. Natural gas is considered the most "clean" form of fossil energy
and can be used effectively to produce heat and energy. But they
emit CO2 in amounts as high as lignite for each KW / h generated.
4. The destruction of rainforests is responsible for the emission of more than 20% of
CO2. Deforestation are very dangerous because they can lead to the collapse of an entire
ecosystem, such as the Amazon.
5. Methane nitrate and industrial gases are also greenhouse gases. The main sources of
methane come from livestock, agriculture and deforestation. All agriculture is the source
for the production of nitrogen. Industrial gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners and
some other chemical processes also pollute the air.
We humans, we can and must diminish carbon dioxide
emissions by 50% by 2050. If we manage that, we will keep global
temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius. Researchers believe it
is essential to take measures in this regard before all totally out of
control.
There are new forms of energy such as solar, wind, water, geo-energy and biomass,
which can take up to mid-century, half the power of humanity. Just let us stop wasting it and
take immediate action.
This is possible without threatening the global economy and we give poorer countries
the opportunity to develop. We just need a (R) evolution Power! That means fundamental
changes in how we produce energy, the way we live and the way we travel.
If global warming is started by us, then let's all stop us. The necessary technologies
exist!
What if our action is doomed to failure?
First, the good news: we can act against global warming. If we act together as possible
to keep the global average temperature increase to less than 2 degrees Celsius by the end of
this century.
The bad news is that if we go on the same way, the global average temperature will
rise by 5 degrees during this century.
Floods will multiply dramatically and storms will intensify.
First discovered "losses"! Lots of items consume more than you need, even when
closed. You can change this through a combination of smart decisions by your home and
climate will be much healthier.
1. Buy the most effective products. Find the ones that provide low power consumption
and verify if this is true! The products should have a button to "OFF", which interrupts
the power supply or consume no more than one watt in standby.
2. Make them a fad computer and let it rest! Skip to "Idle" once you have completed
work on the computer. Consume a very small amount of energy in this state. And when
you close it, remove it from the socket. By the way: flat screens and laptops consume
very little!
3. Stop loss! Hi-fi, computers, TV sets and all these technologies to consume electricity
even when they are in standby. Their maintenance costs can rise to $ 100 per year. So I
recommend using button plugs that stop power supply.
4. Use energy saving light bulbs (CFL). This reduces fuel consumption by up to
80%. (Warning: CFLs contain mercury and must be collected separately after use)
5. Do not leave batteries and transformers plugged in! They continue to consume
electricity even if no longer used. In many cases, but not all the time, you can tell this by
the fact that they are hot. So unplug your mobile phone charger, the MP3 player or
digital camera and halogen lamps or transformers of the devices in the household.
Save energy in the kitchen!
Homemade food is great, and this is good for the environment. It is much better than
eating food thawed or eat fast food. Kitchens manage to cut energy consumption and save
money with.
Be aware of energy! Leave the lid on the pot. Use less water to boil eggs or
vegetables. Using a pressure cooker. No need to heat up the oven but keep in mind that your
food is heated for two minutes at 70 degrees. If you have an electric stove, remove it from the
socket and finally, prepare food without electricity.
1. Get rid of large energy consumers. When the equipment has reached the end "of his
life", you need a new one. When you will buy, check the amount of energy that we
consume. Buy the most efficient appliances (in Europe: Category A + or A ++).
2. Keep your fridge in a cool, never near a source of heat or in the sun. Make sure the
fuses are intact, let it "breathe" and keep away from dust ventilation.
3. Thaw it! Refrigerators and freezers consume more when filled with ice. So defrost them
from time to time, for example when you go on vacation.
4. No heat water using electrical equipment. Do not forget: heating water requires
energy, so do not heat more than needed!
Energy saving in the bathroom!
A calorie raises the temperature of one gram of water by one degree: so I learned at
school. Heating water for bathing is, after heating radiators largest energy consumer. The heat
from the sun heats the water for free!
We all want a home warm in winter. But it's important to warm your
home, not its immediate vicinity. Inefficient heating is one of the
main causes of energy loss. Save this energy potential is fantastic. A
few simple tricks and some investments may significantly decrease
heating bills.
Modern homes may heat more or less automatically. The most efficient heating
systems are well protected and sustained by human body heat. And if the temperature drops
strongly, alternative heating systems can help. CO2 emissions = 0. investments make sense in
older homes.
1. New heating systems burn wood pellets or chips. I totally automatic and can heat water
for the entire house. CO2 values neutral if the wood comes from renewable forests.
2. Solar panels can produce not only water for washing. Solar heating installations in well
insulated homes can produce the heat for days in spring and autumn and can sustain
while conventional heating system in winter.
3. Biogas is not only used for certain areas. It can also be converted into gas. When burned
in small combinations of plants for heat and power (CHP) can supply the heat and
energy.
4. Geo-heat can supply energy in various ways. Thousands of houses have shallow
underground collectors. Heat Pump used to process the geo-heat should be driven by
eco-power only. Geo-thermal power stations produce both heat and electrical systems.
By transport, the CO2 is widespread. While some prefer to drive cars immense land,
others take the bus. Some need to fly around the world in his spare time, while others prefer to
spend their vacation strolling away. These behavioral differences are large, and the potential
to save energy is as high.
How much, how fast, how cheap - this is the creed of the
modern world. Turbo consumption does not make the world happier
and the environment has to do accounts. An economy where quantity
is more important than quality massive increase in greenhouse gas
emissions emissions. A wiser management of time and resources will
leave footprints less destructive and increase quality of life.
1. Watch as when you buy clothes or electronics. Quality rise to any longer. Buying quality
products protect natural resources and reduce the amount of CO2 released after their
transport.
2. Eat less meat! After the latest research of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation)
Livestock is responsible for almost 18% of all greenhouse gases emitted greenhouse; this
because of the large amount of energy required for production fertilization, transforming
forests into pastures or crop soybean feed.
3. Choose organic products. They grow without artificial fertilizers or pesticides and does
not involve the transport of fodder overseas and oceans. The entire production process
generates fewer emissions of greenhouse gases.
4. Buy local produce when in season. This reduces traffic resulted from transportation.
5. And finally: rediscovering local beauties! Traveling by plane for shopping or departures
tropical islands causing environmental damage and increase your personal contribution
of CO2 emissions. So spend your vacations as many near your house and discovers that
is as beautiful as in other remote locations.