If there is one thing that can be said about global warming, it is that it can be controlled, but this power honestly lies in the hands of the people. Being that we are the people we should take action and responsibility for this issue and do something about it, because the longer we wait the worse the situation is going to get. One of the main issues associated with global warming is CO2 emissions and pollution. Everyday there are millions of people around the world that are careless about the environment, they might litter, they might pollute, they might even drive too much, but these are all things that can be reduced to slow the affect of global warming. For example, in your household you might have regular light bulbs, what you didn't know about these light bulbs is that they waste a lot of energy. Wherever practical, replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Replacing just one 60-watt incandescent light bulb with a CFL will save you $30 over the life of the bulb. CFLs also last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, use two-thirds less energy, and give off 70 percent less heat. Something else that can be done and thats easy is, use less heat and air conditioning. As I was doing research, the mid atlantic gives off the second most energy nation wide behind the west coast. By lowering your thermostat just 2 degrees, you can save about 2000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. You ca also recycle, reuse, and reduce (the 3 R's). You can help save the environment by choosing reusable products instead of disposable. Most importantly, I have saved the best for last and that is encourage others to conserve.Share information about recycling and energy conservation with your friends, neighbors and co-workers, and take opportunities to encourage public officials to establish programs and policies that are good for the environment. The less energy we use, the less fossil fuels we burn, and this can minimize green house gases that contribute to global warming.
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