With news of ice sheets melting,global temperatures and sea levels rising and extreme weather phenomena like intense rainfall and hurricanes,one cannot deny that Mother Earth is indeed suffering from climate change.
We might not be aware of it,but everyone is contributing to this phenomenon through our carbon footprint. Carbon footprint refers to the total volume of green house gas emissions produced in relation to human activities and is expressed in tons of carbon dioxide.The problem lies in increasing emission of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases that are trapped in the atmosphere and have adverse effects on the earth's temperature.Here are some ways that can aid in curbing the climate change: Foregoing fossil fuels,this is perhaps the most daunting challenge as denizens of richer nations literally depend everything from fossil fuels,but if we come up with better and naturally based ideas, for instance biofuelsand convince everyone then we can be on the safe side.
Avoid cutting of trees. Improved agricultural practices along with paper recycling and forest management _balancing the amount of wood taken out with the amount of new trees planted or growing could also quickly eliminate this climate change.
Rethinking our modes of transport,more and more cities should take into account walkability and cyclability when it comes to urban and infrastructure planning,these activities can help in reducing the carbon footprint,people can get to improve their health since walking and cycling is exercising, while saving the earth too.If one cannot avoid using their vehicles,they can opt to carpooling to save gas fees.
Conserve water, climate change is affecting even our water sources,to help in water conservation,people should be advised to always turn off faucets,showers after use,incase of leaking pipes,fix immediately to prevent water wastage,make every water drop count.
Recycle stuffs, recycling is a key component of waste reduction that can help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. People should be encouraged to buy stuffs that are recyclable and eco friendly. Everyone should make recycling a habit in their households,for instance reusing plastic bags to pack small items,or use glass jars as containers for smaller items,segregate aluminium cans,newspapers and other recyclables.
There are alot of ways each one of us can do and curb the climate change in our modern world where I cannot name them all here,it starts with me and you and our families,we should have knowledge of the do's and the don'ts when it comes to our world we live in.
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