help global warming?

Question

what can an idividual person do to help global warming in their normal day-to-day lives?

ps - im 14, so i cant really carpool or buy a hybrid car

Answer 1

Everybody is different with different lives here are a 101 Ways To Live More Ecologically,may be you find something that applies to you


1. Avoid disposable in favor of reusable
items.
2. Avoid drying rags in a clothes dryer.
3. Avoid power appliances when handpower works.
4. Avoid highly processed foods.
5. Avoid using styrofoam—it can't be recycled.
6. Avoid watering driveways and sidewalks.
7. Be responsible and creative with leftover foods.
8. Buy in bulk goods to reduce wasted packaging.
9. Buy energy efficient electric appliances.
10. Buy foods without additives.
11. Buy foods without preservatives.
12. Buy food and goods from sources you trust
13. Buy large quantities to reduce shopping trips.
14. Buy living Christmas trees.
15. Buy locally grown food and produce.
16. Buy organic, pesticide-free foods.
17. Compost your food scraps.
18. Discover and protect watersheds in your area,
19. Don't burn trash or other smoky materials.
20. Drain cooking grease onto paper bags, not paper towels.
21. Drive a fuel-efficient car.
22. Drive less: walk, bicycle, carpooland use public transportation.

23. Eat foods low on the food chain; avoid meat.
24. Eat more natural, nutritious foods.
25. Educate elected representatives on ecology.
26. Exercise regularly.
27. Explore and learn about your bioregion.
28. Grow your own food, even a small amount.
29. Hang dry some or all of your clothes.
30. Heat your home less and wear warmer clothes.
31. Heat your home more with renewable energies.
32. Hold a potluck dinner to discuss local ecology.
33. If you use a dishwasher, turn off the drying cycle.
34. Install a water-conserving device in your toilets.
35. Install a water-conserving showerhead.
36. Insulate your home to maximum efficiency.
37. Invest for social responsibility as well as profit.
38. Invest in solar power, where practical.
39. Invest in well-made, long-lived clothing.
40. Keep hazardous chemicals in safe containers.
41. Keep appliance motors well adjusted for efficiency.
42. Mend and repair rather than discard and replace.
43. Oppose meddling in ecological balance.
44. Oppose private development of special areas.
45. Oppose roadside use of defoliants.
46. Organize or join a neighborhood toy exchange.

47. Pick up litter along streets and highways.
48. Plant native trees and shrubs around your home.
49. Plant trees throughout your community.
50. Plant your living Christmas tree.
51. Practice preventive health care.
52. Practice responsible family planning.
53. Prepare only as much food as will be eaten.
54. Protect your favorite distinctive natural areas.
55. Purchase goods in reusable/recyclable containers.
56. Put a catalytic converter on your wood stove.
57. Put toxic substances out of reach of children.
58. Recycle aluminum.
59. Recycle glass.
60. Recycle newspaper.
61. Recycle old clothes.
62. Recycle plastic.
63. Recycle used motor oil.
64. Recycle your unneeded items.
65. Re-use paper bags.
66. Re-use plastic bags for storage and waste.
67. Save up for full loads in clothes washers.
68. Save up for full loads in dishwasher.
69. Shop by phone, then go pick up your purchases.
70. Speak out about your values in community groups.
71. Support efficient energy sources in your bioregion.
72. Support elected representatives on ecological issues.
73. Support energy conservation in your bioregion.

74. Support global ecological improvement efforts.
75. Support local credit unions.
76. Support local merchants before large chains.
77. Support neighborhood food cooperatives.
78. Support proper waste water and sewage treatment.
79. Support the cultural diversity in your bioregion.
80. Support the plants and animals in your community.
81. Take shorter showers.
82. Teach your children ecological wisdom.
83. Turn down the thermostat on your water heater.
84. Turn off the lights when not needed.
85. Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
86. Use biodegradable soaps and detergents.
87. Use cloth diapers.
88. Use cloth table napkins.
89. Use less tapwater whenever possible.
90. Use non-toxic pest control.
91. Use only medications you trust/understand.
92. Use rags or towels instead of paper.
93. Use rechargeable batteries.
94. Use the second side of paper for scratch paper.
95. Use water from cooking vegetables to make soup.
96. Volunteer for work in a community garden.
97. Volunteer to maintain local parks and wilderness.
98. Wash clothes in cold water.
99. Wash dishes in still, not running water.
100. Weather-seal your home.
101. Work to unlearn poor ecological habits.

http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/1996/ip960321.html

Answer 2

Byderule has provided an excellent list of ideas, lots of simple things that everyone can do.

One thing you might wish to consider, and perhaps get your family involved with, is the idea of carbon offsetting. This means that you calculate your total carbon emissions (online calculators will do it for you) and then you take steps to offset against this. One of the most popular methods is by planting trees. Trees are great for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Not only that but they're ideal habitats for all kinds of wildlife and they look good as well.

Tree planting works best if you live in a hot climate, if you do then you can plants some trees in your garden or neighbourhood. If you live in a cold climate it's better to plant the trees elsewhere, perhaps in a relatives garden. There are companies that will plant trees on your behalf but it costs more than doing it yourself.

There's some companies listed here http://profend.com/global-warming/pages/combat.html#5

Answer 3

Its wonderful to see a fellow human being interested in protecting the environment. I appreciate your interest to work for the noble cause. Options are aplenty carbon monoxide is the major reason for global warming. Automobiles are the main cause for carbon monoxide emission into the environment so one thing that can help reduce emission is to ban all vehicles that use petrol and diesel but thats highly impossible and so i wud suggest u make use of the public transport services like the bus and the trains. This would cut down on pollution as lesser number of automobiles equals lesser pollution and so lesser carbon monoxide. Don't use your car unless absolutely necessary (like on a family outing). Another thing you can do to cut pollution is to use a bike for short trips. I not only keeps the environment healthy but also keep u healthy with all the exercise on a bike. Apart from this , dont waste thing u can still use. Avoid items containing CFC( Chloro Flouro Carbon) like most sprays. Use sprays with no CFC( such sprays are available in the market). Wish you all the best in your efforts in protecting the environment!

Answer 4

Contribute to that company building a giant space screen to reduce the warmth from the sun.

Global Warming is a myth. The planet goes through Glacial periods (Ice Ages) and Interglacial periods between those Ice Ages. That means that we are getting warmer because the planet has done so before and will cool again, then warm again.

Answer 5

Walk or car pool instead of driving alone- reduces car emissions

Change your light bulbs to Compact Florescent Bulbs- Saves Energy

Pick up trash you see on the ground-cleaner earth

Recycle-saves precious materials

Read on line news and other periodicals-saves paper, which saves trees, which clean our air

Choose to do your bills on line versus snail mail-saves paper

Wash your clothes on cold water and line dry them outside-save energy

By a hybrid car-saves on emission and preserves fuel

Turn off lights when not in use-saves energy

Unplug unused electrical items-even when not turned on, they still suck up a small amount of power. This will also help you save money on your electricity bill as well as enhance fire safety.

Use ceiling fans instead of A/C-saves energy and money

Use a laptop versus a desktop computer-desktops use less energy

Plant trees-the trees soak up CO2 and give back clean oxygen.

Hope these tips help!

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Visit

www.environmentaldefense.org

You will find many ways in which you can contribute in your daily life to reduce global warming. Little little ways that we don't give much thought to.....please visit the site.

Answer 8

Read the book "True Green", and change your light bulbs to energy saving ones.

Answer 9

not use up so much energy, dont litter, and this isnt day to day stuff but u could pick up litter around ur town. you could also walk more cuz cars let off gases!

Answer 10

stop using hair spray!
carpool!
get a fuel-efficient car!
aware others!