Global Warming - Stop Polluting Now
Quit Pretending That The World Is Not In Trouble From Global Warming
Jul 21, 2008
What Does It Take?
Icebergs melting and wildlife moving north, do people need any more hints that our own actions are destroying the balance of the Earth? It is time to turn off the TVs, music and computers to take a moment to listen to that higher consciousness that may give out a murmur of consent if it is given a chance to say something.
Instead of just skimming over the news and picking out the most titillating news for that day's update on the world, choose the news stories about the environment, especially the news stories that provide pictures. Be warned, the stories and pictures will be heartbreaking when details are read and clearly depicted about how pollution and global warming are destroying the habitat and world of endangered species.
Reduce Gas Consumption
Use a bicycle. Use less gas. Drive smaller vehicles that do not consume as much gas such as mopeds, scooters and motorbikes. Other options include the hybrids and electric cars. Consider how you can begin saving on gas. Carpool with people at work. Use public transit systems.
Use Less Energy
Turn off the lights. Turn up the air conditioner to a warmer temperature in the summer and turn the heat down in winter. Use LCD bulbs. Unplug appliances that are not being used because such appliances continue to draw energy even though the appliance is turned off. For example, VCRs continue to display the time although the VCR is turned off. Use solar energy products for lighting.
Alternative Energy Sources
Alternative energy products that can be used at the home or business are becoming mainstream products. Stand-alone products or entire systems can be purchased that ready to be installed in the home or cottage. It is possible to create customized systems from parts for the DIY customer. Consumers can find small standalone products that are suitable for camping, including systems that plug into the car for energizing video game systems.
Reduce And Prevent Pollution
Begin to associate your everyday actions with terms such as environment, wildlife, waste, pollution and toxins. Slow down as a consumer because every newly purchased item uses up natural resources in its manufacture and subsequent disposal. Try recycling instead. Instead of polluting mindlessly for the entire duration of a lifetime, consider a green living lifestyle. Become informed about how to be a good citizen of the planet.
It seems impossible that such huge masses of people can be too distracted to realize how their own actions are ruining the planet but this sad fact is true. As a group, these distracted people need to take their collective big head out of the sand and act responsibly before things get so bad that the end of things as we know it is upon us.
