It is so very important that people work to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide they put into the air. Why is it so important? It is important because scientists have found that the carbon dioxide people put into the air every day from their activities is what is adding to global warming. Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases that go up into the atmosphere and holds in the heat, which causes the average temperature of the planet to rise. This is a real concern because raising the temperature of the earth creates major climate changes that can actually trigger the extinction of many species who cannot cope with the changes. Here is a list of things people can do in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions:
•Change the incandescent lights to fluorescent lights. Fluorescent lights use far less electricity than the incandescent lights.
•Reduce the need for travel. This will lessen the amount of fuel used.
•Make sure all vehicles are properly tuned and have properly inflated tires. This can lower the amount of gas being used.
•Recycle more.
•Turn off lights when the room is not in use. Leaving lights on in an empty room consumes energy that could have been saved for another time.
•Turn off computers and monitors when finished for the day. Why leave these items on when they are not going to be used over night, or over the weekend? Even in standby these items consume energy.
•Only print off what is absolutely necessary.
•Adjust thermostats.
•Plant trees. During the day, trees take in carbon dioxide from the air and exchange it for oxygen.
•Purchase carbon offsets.
•Purchase local goods.
•Fund programs that are working to find alternative ways to get energy.
•Use a hybrid.
•Keep doors and windows closed when the heat or air conditioning are on.
•Use less hot water.
•Use more energy that has been created by green means, if possible.
•Have water conservative shower heads installed.(Imagine the amount of water saved in a hotel if it did that with all its shower heads.)
•Avoid goods that are over-packaged.
•Encourage car pooling.
These are only twenty of the many options out there for businesses to choose when trying to reduce the carbon emissions they put into the air. While it may seem expensive to make some of these changes at first, it will not only help reduce the carbon emissions, but it will also help save money in the end.
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