Combating Global Warming


Combating Global Warming

As already pointed out in the previous blog entries, global warming is a serious problem that we cannot afford to ignore. As such we support various initiatives which are aimed at addressing the problem. Some of the ways that have been established to have significant impact on global warming include fully abandoning burning of fossil fuels and adopting renewable energy, adopting fuel efficient systems and machines, planting of additional trees n large scale, stopping destruction of forests, controlling commercial agriculture, and by reducing, recycling and reusing of wastes.

Migrating from Fossil Fuels
If we truly wants to combat global warming then we have to rapidly migrate from fossil fuels and adopt renewable energy. Abandoning usage of fossil fuels will serve to greatly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) which we are emitting into the atmosphere. With less GHGs in the atmosphere, the warming effect of these gases will be greatly reduced and the rate at which the planet is warming up can be controlled.

Adopting Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable energy sources are different from fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas on the basis that they cannot be exhausted and their use does not generate additional greenhouse gases. They are thus environmentally friendly and safe to the planet. These energy sources include solar energy, wind energy, hydro-power, geothermal energy, and biomass energy. In order to use these energy sources, the world will have to change the functionality of machines, vehicles, and industry so that they can use energy from these sources. For instance vehicle manufacturers must now consider changing the transmission system of their vehicles from gasoline and petrol o electric transmission.  

Planting More Trees
            We also need to plant billions and billions of trees in order to combat the problem of global warming. Planting more trees will serve to ensure that lots of carbon are taken out of the atmosphere by these trees. This can also be achieved not only by planting trees but also other types of plants such as sea weeds, and bushes which can also absorb carbon out of the atmosphere at high rates. The deduction of carbon in the atmosphere will serve to reduce the rate of global warming and thus save us from the wrath of a warming planet.

Adopting Energy Efficient Machines and System
            In order to reduce energy generation which contribute GHGs into the atmosphere, we need to adopt energy efficient machines and systems so as to reduce our energy demand levels and consequently reduce energy production process and the rate of GHG emissions.
Combating climate change is thus a process that require effort of all of us. No one ca be left out. From governments, businesses to the public, we all have a role to play in reducing activities that contribute to global warming.


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