what can we do to stop or slow down global warming?

Question

what have you heard about this topic and would you be ready to make some changes?

Answer 1

I am willing to do something about it. I recycle things all the time and travel on public transport all the time. If you would like to find out more of ways to save energy around the home there are plenty of websities to help you.

Answer 2

Global warming has been shown to be real, not imagined and not some natural cycle without any influence from human activity. Last week the National Academy of Sciences published a report squarely supporting the fact that the Earth is hotter than it has been for over 400 years, and may be generally hotter than in 2,000 years (that part is open yet to some debate). The report attributed a significant portion of the climb in temperate to the expansion of greenhouse gases resulting from human activity.

This is a cumulative effect, and can be addressed only by large-scale efforts that first, slow or halt the expension of greenhouse ga emissions, and then over time GREATLY reduce them. Remember, folk, this is a PLANETARY problem, and that's a HUGE effect at work.

They Kyoto Accords were based on intelligent and realistic concepts. They balanced the needs and capabilities of developed, developing, and under-developed countries around the world. If anything, the Accords did too little to discourage future activities in second- and third-world countries that would accelerate greenhouse gases and "heat pollution."

Nonetheless, the treaty is a very realistic beginning.

One of the things involved include increasing the energy efficiency of small and large products - from the huge electric motors used on dockyard cranes or in massive manufacturing plants to the motors in home appliances. Check out the Rocky Mountain Institute for lots of information about this - there has been tremedous work done and the goals are reachable today with current technology.

And by the way - this would be a massive boost for the economies of developed nations, who would produce nearly all the new equipment. Also, efficient products benefit people from developing nations because they can accomplish more, at lower cost, with fewer resource demands.

Alternative fuels is another area that the Kyoto Accords would help promote. Most people agree with President George W. Bush that hydrogen is the coming thing, and gosh, it will only take another 15-20 years to arrive. BALONEY!

Alternative fuel development has been going strong since the mid-1970's and 15 years ago major tests showed America could be using hybrid vehicles or others operating on alternative fuels NOW without waiting for a phony R&D program promoted to protect Big Oil's interests.

There are ALREADY functional fuel cells available for propulsion and energy production. Methanol, propane and other bio-mass fuels (ethanol, bio-diesel, etc.) are perfectly practical and the technology to employ them has been around for nearly two decades.

Replacement of coal-fired energy production plants should already be in progress - instead of being coddled with favorable treatment and exemptions from pollution limitations.

The technology is available. The costs involved are well offset by the market opportunities. The only thing lacking to deal with global warming is the political will.

So the most effective thing to do is in democratic nations, vote ONLY for public officials committed to the Kyoto Accords and accelerated programs to reduce thermal and gaseous pollution. In non-democratic nations other avenues must be followed - including showing how investment in such activities benefits the government and existing ruling structure.

In the US, generally this means, VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS.

Answer 3

I would be ready to make some changes.

First of all, drive cars that are hybrids or better. Nothing gas-fueled, for our OWN sakes. Carbon Monoxide clings to the molecules in our lungs when inhaled.

Even better, if you don't need to drive, DON'T! Walk! It's healthier for you! Or even bike!

Don't use aerosol cans or hairspray. It's really bad for the O-Zone layer, which keeps strong sun rays at a minimum so we don't burn to a crisp.

If your hair is unruly to that degree, use gel with some water. Works just as well.

Be against companies that want to destroy natural forests and rainforests. They create oxygen, which allows us to BREATHE. We kind of need to breathe, or else we die.

It's pretty much that simple.

- 16 yo Pagan

Answer 4

First we have to have proof of whats causing it, not theories. I'm all for the environment but 'global warming' has been happening forever, it's nothing new.

Answer 5

stop driving, stop boating,
stop heating and cooling our homes.
stop producing goods and services with any energy
that emits carbon dixoide.

That's all, no big deal.

Answer 6

have all countries agree to the protocol