How to Prevent Global Warming, Top 10 Ways

How to Prevent Global Warming

How to Prevent Global Warming: Top 10 Ways to Stop Global Warming.

1. Raise Awareness
The world is only now becoming aware of the critical problem that is global warming. However many are still in doubt. If you can promote the idea and show others that you care, the needed government action is more likely to be taken.

Taking part in global and community events such as Earth Day is an excellent way to promote this.

2. Choose Alternative Trasportation
If you can afford to purchase a new car then a hybrid should be considered. They have dropped significantly in price and can not only greatly reduce carbon dioxide emissions but save you money at the pump.

Take the bus, ride a bike or walk if your close to your destination. Carbon emissions from single person car transport is the number one most preventable carbon emitter.

Toyota Prius

3. Choose Energy Efficient Appliances On a New Purchase
Nearly half the energy in a home is used by your dryer or washing machine. Look of the Energy Star blue label when purchasing a new appliance.

4. Turn off Electronics
Electronics are affecting global warming in a truly preventable way. Instead of putting them on "Stand By" mode simply turn them off. Read Electronics Affecting Global Warming to see more on this growing issue.

5. Sustainable Infrastructure
With the demand for housing only growing it's important to create a sustainable infrastructure by using environmentally friendly construction products. This will allow for a steady future where at the very least the modern buildings will use less energy and emit less greenhouse gases. If your building a new house or renovation be sure to consider a heat conserving and natural cooling design.

6. Replace Light Bulbs
Purchasing energy efficient light bulbs can use 60% less energy than normal light bulbs. You can save around 300 pounds of carbon dioxide in a year by replacing a single light bulb. Also, low energy bulbs have recently become very cheap.

7. Invest in Alternative Energy
The investment in even one alternative energy source can make a huge difference to any lifestyle. This is already becoming apparent in developing countries where energy microcredit is being used to create sustainable energy at a low cost one village at a time. Making the investment in these programs or in your own household can make have both environmental and financial benefits.

For a complete database of environmentally friendly products and services EcoBusinessLinks - Green Directory is a great source.

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