Last night, as I was channel surfing, I stumbled upon, Al Gore's documentary/movie on HBO regarding Global Warming. It was a truly disturbing and an eye-opener for me. The truth is really scary, and what is more distubing is the fact that the movie was produced in 2006, already the earth was in a pretty bad shape then, and if you listen to the facts presented, our Mother earth is deteriorating at such an alarming rate daily, I wonder what the stats are showing now, just about 2 years later. Check the website and the trailer of the movie if you missed it.
This next two paragraphs are taken directly from the website:
Carbon dioxide and other gases warm the surface of the planet naturally by trapping solar heat in the atmosphere. This is a good thing because it keeps our planet habitable. However, by burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil and clearing forests we have dramatically increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere and temperatures are rising.
The vast majority of scientists agree that global warming is real, it’s already happening and that it is the result of our activities and not a natural occurrence. The evidence is overwhelming and undeniable.
We’re already seeing changes. Glaciers are melting, plants and animals are being forced from their habitat, and the number of severe storms and droughts is increasing.
We’re already seeing changes. Glaciers are melting, plants and animals are being forced from their habitat, and the number of severe storms and droughts is increasing.
.... click the weblink above for more facts about global warming
It makes me wonder how as one individual I could contribute to reduce pollution. Even though we may think that we are not contributing much each time we take action to "go green", I guess if each and everyone of us do our part, it would definitely add up to something. This website, also has a section that provides good information on how we can take action. They have points broken up under these categories:
1) reducing impact at home
2) reducing impact while on the move
3) bringing about change locally, nationally and internationally
4) 10 simple tips to take with you
Some of the tips as a quick reference are:
- Use an energy saving light bulb
- Drive less
- Recycle more
- Check your tires more - it seems that a properly inflated tyre could improve gas mileage
- Use less hot water
- Avoid products with lots of packaging
- Plant a tree
- Turn off electronic devices
Let's do our part to save the world for our future generation.
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