How to prevent global warming.
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Why do we need to prevent global warming? Before proceeding, let’s scan the post on 10 effects of Global Warming here. Now, we know why we need to prevent runaway global warming, our survival as a species depends on it. We might be alive, kicking, and reading Treasure Nature now, but we can never be sure if our descendants would have the same privilege a century hence.
How do we prevent global warming? The primary culprit in increasing temperatures are greenhouse gases (click here for the article on What is the Science of Global Warming?), specifically anthropogenic greenhouses gases or those generated through human activities.
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Our prevention efforts should therefore cover the reduction or greenhouse gas emission, particularly carbon dioxide, and increase the number of air scrubbers, plants that utilize the gas to make food.
We’ve been having a foreboding discussion on the runaway increase in global temperature and its effects, let’s get ready for some fun with these five (5) global warming prevention tips:
1. Get acquainted with the Personal Five (P5).
A previous article in Treasure Nature enlightened us on the five (5) Rs that we try to implement in our daily living: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, and Refuse. Click here to read the article. Basically, the least raw materials turned into new stuff, the less energy used in the heavy and manufacturing industries, and the less emission generated in power production.
2. Conserve electricity
Unless we live “off the grid,” there’s always a chance we are using electricity generated with carbon dioxide emitting fossil fuels. Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) have been around for more than 10 years yet it’s surprising that it’s only getting much-deserved attention only recently, when next generation Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps are right around the corner.
Aside from using CFL where applicable, we can institute other energy-saving measures such as unplugging all unused electronics and the PC. It’s actually fun to make a list of possible ways we can reduce energy wastage right within our own homes. Do it now!
Or right after reading this post. 
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3. Reduce gas or petrol consumption.
Eliminating gas or petrol altogether in our lives is difficult to do, considering how we live in car cultures. What we CAN do is reduce our consumption of these fossil fuels, especially since they are non-renewable too. We can ride in groups, bike around town (also great for burning-off extra insulation), walk, and take public transportation.
For those contemplating buying new cars for city transport, consider high-mileage low-emission types like the Tata Nano, the Air Car, or the more stylish and expensive Smart ForTwo. If one family with a car doesn’t burn a gallon of gas per week, how much would that add up to in reducing carbon dioxide and conserving fuel?
4. Grow plants.
Plant trees to help the environment, that’s what we always hear. Fine if we are fortunate enough to have a farm or homestead. How about for those living in an urban environment?
All green plants use carbon dioxide to produce food and oxygen and nobody stops us from having a few indoor plants, miniature sunflowers on the window sill, or a pot (we’re not referring to that five-fingered species) garden in an apartment rooftop. Indoor plants also scrub the carbon dioxide laden air of rooms.
5. Get involved.
We don’t necessarily have to go out there in the open ocean and face down whaling ships or live in ancient trees so they won’t be cut down to get involved. Doing any one of the Personal 5 on a daily basis already shows that we care and are doing something. We can also support the local recycling drive or vote for candidates who have been known to be involved with environmental concerns (not necessarily running on an environmental platform).
Why five when it is more common to have a top 10 list? Because environmental issues and global warming are really not that complicated. Armed with this short list, we can already make a difference.
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March 4th, 2008 at 5:16 am
Great blog,
I live in Spain where we have around 300 days of sunshine a year, yet it is unusual for anyone to use solar panels for domestic power. Can you imagine what a difference it would make if they did.
March 5th, 2008 at 12:42 am
Very interesting post! Keep up the good work there
March 5th, 2008 at 12:58 am
I think General Awareness is most important for this Campaign. The Global Warming should be number one issue and World must face the problems arising for it. There will be serious consequences in Future if not cared in the present.
March 6th, 2008 at 1:39 am
I just read a few of your posts of global warming and I thought they were thought provoking and insightful. I do not know too much about global warming, but I now know what you have posted and thank you for it. These tips are great i already do some of them so I am on my way. I hope that we do not screw up the world for our descendants.
Cheers.
March 6th, 2008 at 1:50 am
There’s so many little things you can do as person to help…and not only do things like the five listed above help global warming, they save you personally and lot of money and add positive things in the regular household. Conserving electricity and energy runs the cost of bills down drastically, and putting plants on the porch adds a personal touch to any home.
March 6th, 2008 at 11:29 am
@ Den
Yup, if only count our blessings. Although there might be cultural considerations in using modern technology. Shiny, hi-tech looking solar panels may not fit into the general architectural landscape of your beautiful country.
@ Ben
Thanks. Hoping to make a bit of difference.
@ Sara
Right on, we want to increase awareness so people start asking questions and looking for facts on their own. We don’t really want to influence somebody’s decision, we just want to help dig up the facts so people can make informed decisions.
@ Carl
Interesting site you have, covers for mothers nursing their babies. An appropriate metaphor of mother nature taking care of her children (all living things) and somebody has to create a cover or protection, which we believe is us who are intelligent enough to think and take action.
@ Basebal card
It’s a pity we don’t know you by name, that’s an insightful comment. True, the best thing about caring for nature is we save a few bucks too.
March 6th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Good Blog. More People need to raise awareness about Global Warming. I’m originally from Germany where recycling is Mandatory. The German Government will even help you out financially if you wanna Build an EcoFriendly House.
March 7th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
I think this is a great blog! I especially like the suggest to grow more plants. Please keep up the good work!
March 9th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
@ Alex
Germany has always been known for efficiency and… October Fest!
Although the Black Forest was once threatened by acid rain, some estimate nearly half of the trees were damaged in the 1980s, your country has been supporting environmental concerns with a zeal in recent years.
It has been the more vocal supporter of the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
@ Liz
Thanks and we do have a few plants. Great for relaxation.
May 13th, 2008 at 2:47 am
We love the environment everyday we take showers once every 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!! It’s TRUE!! BElieve it!! WE STINK but we love the environment!!!
May 14th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Ahemnn, what can we say?
May 15th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Since becoming more aware, I have been extra diligent about making sure that my home is well insulated and free of drafts around the windows and doors. Also, lets not forget one of the simplest things we all should do at lease once in our lives….plant a tree.
EC
May 17th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Hi!
That’s a good tip. Air conditioning and heating does take up a lot of energy. Proper insulation does make a huge difference in the electric or gas bill.
Planting a tree is also recommended, makes us feel good too. I’ve personally nearly a hundred already.
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:02 am
what you guys have written is really good. it makes me open my eyes and relise what this beautiful world had become to. i am going to help more!
May 26th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Hi there.
Thanks for dropping by. We could help in a number of ways. Simply blogging about these things already helps.
June 30th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
A lot of people forget that water usage is a high producer of CO2. The processing, purification and distribution of water requires large amounts of municipal machinery.
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:19 pm
That too. Anything that requires moving uses energy. We should be aware where that energy comes from. Thanks.
July 10th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I think General Awareness is most important for this Campaign. The Global Warming should be number one issue and World must face the problems arising for it. There will be serious consequences in Future if not cared in the present.
July 11th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
True, it’s surprising a lot of people don’t know much about the environment and nature despite our access to massive amounts of information.
August 29th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Great post. Thanks for the great tips. Some things we hadn’t thought of before, but some of them our family have been trying to do already. It is fun to get the kids involved too. They love to check the bottom of containers to figure out which recycle bins they go in and they love helping water all the plants.
Thanks for all the additional ideas!
Best.
September 13th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Hey, thanks. That’s what this blog is all about, the future. Which at present are our kids. If we can start them on the right track about nature, we need not worry much what will happen when it is their turn to manage our resources.
September 14th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Love the idea of “P5″. Anything that makes it catchy sticks in your head and helps you remember to “do the right thing”.
Also, the tie in with lower bills is great. Guilt will only drive so much change in behavior. Rewarding the right actions works so much better.
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October 6th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Thanks. The carrot do work better than the stick.
October 27th, 2008 at 3:37 am
doing an article bout global warming for our school paper..
just passing by for some research..
tnx!…
October 28th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Thanks for dropping by too. Glad to be of help.
November 10th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Investing in a high efficiency HVAC system can help reduce your carbon footprint in the planet. Not only can you save money on high energy bills, the environment is also saved from excess green house gas emissions which reduces dependency on non-renewable energy.
November 10th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Nice tip. Thanks.