My parents don't seem to be doing much, although i do normal stuff like turn off lights, only as much water in the kettle as i need ect., but i feel like i should be doing more. Any suggestions?
2007-10-12 08:36:46 · 11 answers · asked by dead or alive 3 in Environment ➔ Global Warming
tberes no way we will stop this..
theres people worldwide who dont care at all.so u can try but i dont think is going to matter at all
2007-10-12 08:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A 16 year old that turns off the lights, I'm proud of you. I wish my kids, who are in college now, would have learned that trick. I don't believe man's emissions are responsible for very much of the global warming that we are experiencing, but I do believe it makes sense to conserve energy, reduce pollution, and reduce expenses. If that actually helps reduce global warming, then that's good too. I was going to tell you that you could help reduce emissions by keeping that bicycle around and resisting the temptation to get a car, but we both know that's not going to happen.
Our whole society gets energy from carbon base fuels and that won't change in the near future, so the best we can do is to reduce our consumption. Many companies are developing technologies that use other sources of energy that have zero or near zero emissions. Hopefully, in your lifetime, man will convert to these technologies and emissions will no longer be a problem. I wouldn't worry about it too much, because we will find a way to correct the problem and a lot of the stuff you see in the media is blown out of proportion, just to get more viewers. More views means more advertising money.
2007-10-12 09:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am honestly glad to hear that you are taking the initiative to find out how to make an impact by doing your part.
If you drive to school or a friend does try to car pool as often as you can.
Walking and riding a bike to school or any location that is not too far is always the best alternative.
Hopefully your school has designated bins around the campus for you to recycle your plastic bottles, aluminum cans and paper. If not that's an issue you can press to your student counsel.
If you're looking to make a greater statement, check with your city counsel and see how often they do community trash pick-ups. Most communities do this on Earth-Day, but I believe it should be done more often. Or if you don't have separate bins for trash and recycling on pick up days that is another issue you can stress to the counsel for consideration.
Whenever you buy something at the store doesn't matter what it is; paper towels all the way to your clothing try to purchase items that are recycled.
Of course the higher the percentage of recycled materials the company uses to create their items the more help you are doing.
All natural or clothing made from hemp or organic materials are always best, especially if you have allergies.
Finally, supporting organic farmers is the best way to give back to further development of safer and healthier diets.
Supporting all these business that work to give back to the environment helps increase demand for these products.
2007-10-12 09:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by Jo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Combat Rain Forest Clearing.
2007-10-12 08:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you really think turning your lights off and not boiling too much water is combating against this "global warming"? Look at the past weather trends in the past couple hundred years - we go through upward and downward trends in the climate.
If Global Warming is so influenced by human nature, tell Al Gore to stop flying his private jet everywhere and fly commercial like everyone else.
2007-10-12 08:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin A 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
RECYCLE everything.
Use as little water as possible.
Don't use aerosol cans, don't smoke, don't litter.
Don't drive unless mass transit isn't possible. Ride the subway or bus instead. Carpool with friends.
Use rechargable batteries.
Grow your own vegetables. Or buy from local farms/farmers markets.
If you decide to have kids, limit yourself to one or two. We need to start population control, you can be a leader in that. Spread the word to all your friends...no one is allowed to have more than two kids.
2007-10-13 03:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Barney Blake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you finish school; get a job, save up enough money to pay the down payment on a small house within walking or biking distance of where you work and then you can start making a difference in what you do to make a smaller carbon footprint.
2007-10-12 09:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by RomeoMike 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What alot of trolls you've attracted! Only 16, no you've got more potential than me, 16 more years in fact.
The short answer is whatever you do do it green.
What are your interests? harness those, whatever they are if you're not sure how you can do it then you can follow your browser. You're lucky finding your orientation so early in life, and there is plenty of information and choices and opportunity.
Wear that green badge with pride!
2007-10-12 09:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by John Sol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start an environmental club at school! You can do all sorts of community environmental projects with a little bit of school funding!
2007-10-12 10:13:59 · answer #9 · answered by ravenclaw125 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. It is not man made. Enjoy your life.
2007-10-12 08:54:59 · answer #10 · answered by enicolls25 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋