| What do you think could come in as more | | | | refrigerators that have CFCs); use EEF |
| important to our basic human needs such as | | | | appliances; start planting trees, etc. These |
| food, shelter, medicine, education or even | | | | are basic things that we have learned even |
| the need for affection? There could be one | | | | from grade school and yet, tend to forget the |
| issue that would predetermine everything that | | | | most. |
| will transpire on the planet, and that is the | | | | |
| planet's condition. If the world were on the | | | | 3. If you are a slave of your profession, |
| brink of destruction, saving it would be the | | | | then, cut on those work hours to help save |
| priority of every single individual. And save | | | | energy. For every individual that would cut |
| it we must. Although the threat is still not | | | | down an hour from his work, there would be |
| at a life and death level, there is an | | | | millions worth of energy saved. Learn to |
| alarming truth that there are several | | | | maximize your time and to properly manage it. |
| problems that are now bugging the place that | | | | I guess you never imagined before that this |
| we live in. Say hello to global warming. And | | | | could also stop global warming, huh? |
| try to say bye - stop global warming! | | | | |
| | | | 4. Recycle. Need we elaborate on that? |
| Global warming, which is also known as the | | | | |
| greenhouse effect, has been here long before | | | | 5. Use environment-friendly fuels and |
| you or anybody else out there existed. It's | | | | vehicles. They may be a little bit more |
| been here for thousands of years. And through | | | | expensive but they do not contribute to |
| those thousands of years, the earth's | | | | pollution. Honda was the first to come up |
| temperature has increased, and so has the | | | | with a vehicle that is cell-powered, thus, |
| effects of global warming. Time magazine has | | | | there are no harmful emissions. If you cannot |
| actually coined this problem as a planetary | | | | afford cell-powered vehicles just yet, you |
| emergency. | | | | can opt for those that can run thirty miles |
| | | | in just a gallon of fuel. This way, carbon |
| There are major solutions that have been done | | | | monoxide is greatly reduced. |
| worldwide to cope, alleviate or altogether | | | | |
| stop the effects of this major problem. But | | | | 6. If you can, harness the power of the sun, |
| among these choices, the obvious choice that | | | | wind and water to generate electricity. There |
| the human race is supposed to concentrate on | | | | are equipments in the market that can be used |
| is how to stop global warming. Since we have | | | | to harness solar, wind or geothermal energy. |
| all contributed to the occurrence of global | | | | These sources of energy are clean and |
| warming (in our own little ways), then we | | | | reusable. If, again, you can't afford to tap |
| should also join forces in combating this | | | | on the power of these sources, then, at |
| dilemma. | | | | least, choose an electric provider that does |
| | | | not pollute the environment by the use of |
| 1. Join organizations that promise to educate | | | | fossil fuels. |
| you about the effects of global warming and | | | | |
| what you can do to put a stop to this | | | | 7. Insulate your home to prevent excessive |
| problem. Be an activist on this matter. After | | | | use of heaters. During summer, dress lightly |
| all, everything begins with you. | | | | to minimize the use of air-conditioning |
| | | | units. |
| 2. The next step is to conserve energy. And | | | | |
| yes, there are so many ways that an | | | | Most people would argue that these, |
| individual can save energy. Let's list some | | | | altogether, would not stop global warming. |
| here: car pooling, turning off appliances | | | | Well, maybe for now that is true. But with |
| that are not in use; unplugging any | | | | the collective efforts of each and everyone |
| electronic devices that are not in use; | | | | in the planet, and if everyone would be |
| buying energy-efficient lamps; keeping the | | | | disciplined enough to care for environmental |
| filters of your air-conditioning unit clean; | | | | issues such as this, then even two degrees |
| taking a walk (instead of driving); turn off | | | | off the present global temperature would be |
| the faucet when enough water has been | | | | such a major feat. The most important thing |
| consumed; do not use appliances or products | | | | is for all of us to do something, as you have |
| that release chlorofluorocarbons into the | | | | noticed, we only have one planet to save. |
| atmosphere (examples are hairsprays and | | | | Beyond this, there are no second chances. |