How to implement simple steps against global warming

Global warming already disrupts millions of lives daily in the forms of destructive weather patterns and loss of habitat. What is already happening is only the tip of the melting iceberg, for it is our children and grandchildren who may suffer most from the effects of global warming. Hundreds of millions of people may be exposed to famine, water shortages, extreme weather conditions and a 20 - 30% loss of animal and plant species if we do not reduce the rate of global warming and reduce GHG emissions.

On the other hand, having warmer winters means longer growing seasons in temperate and subarctic climes, sometimes allowing an additional crop to be planted and harvested each year, or simply making the existing crops more productive. This article outlines some ways that you can act to help prevent the Earth from warming further. While humankind has the ability to destroy the planet, we can also help protect and sustain it.

Reducing your carbon and greenhouse gas emissions will not only make your personal living space more sustainable but it will also save you money in both the short- and long-term. Global warming is occurring more rapidly than it was originally expected to -- only forty years ago, the big worry was global cooling. Even if you remain a cynic, however, and disagree with the consensus of scientists, you will benefit from reduced pollution, a more healthful lifestyle and increased savings from enacting these simple activities that will not reduce the quality of your life.

Get educated.

Educate yourself about global warming. The more facts that you have as to what mainstream science says about it, the more you can persuade others to make simple yet effective changes in daily behavior. Energy-saving techniques either are initially expensive (for example, solar power) or take extra time (for example, recycling), so many people need to be convinced that their efforts matter. Always keep in mind that you are aiming to demonstrate the benefits of these activities and highlight how each person can play a vital role in helping to reduce global warming. Remember that "civil society does not respond at all well to moralistic scolding." Use education to enlighten, not frighten.

But now I will do something about it. I pledge.

I will use CFLs, not incandescent bulbs.

I will set the AC to 25, not 22.

I will take a train or bus instead of a car.

I will use less energy that heats up the earth.

I will use bicycle always for short distance

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Arguments against global warming

Arguments against global warming

Here we take a look at the arguments against global warming:

• It is argued that global warming is a minor issue because of which major issues like HIV/AIDS, Nuclear proliferation and poverty are not devoted their deserved time and resources.
• Vested interest of scientists. It is argued that scientists exaggerate the effects of global warming because they receive funds from environmental companies.
• Unreliability of computer climate models. It is argued that these models are not able to predict tomorrow’s weather. So how can they predict long-term climate change?
• There are other factors involved in global warming. It is argued that human activities are not the only cause of global warming.
• Newspapers sensationalize global warming in order to sell. It is argued that newspapers distort the picture of global warming when actually that is not the case.
• Scientists have made wrong predictions before. It is argued that science and scientists are not always right. Perhaps they have made an error in their calculations or drawn incorrect conclusions on available evidence.
• The science of global warming is not proved. It is argued that we don’t have long term historical records of weather.
• Water vapor plays a major part in global warming. It is argued that man made emissions like carbon dioxide has only minor effects.
• The global warming is a natural phenomenon. Man has no role to play in it. Only our environment is responsible.
• The temperature increase is very small especially when it is spread over a century.
• The earth was warmer before. That did not have harmful consequences on humans.
• The increase in temperature will help plants grow in currently cold and uninhabitable areas.
• The increase in the level of carbon dioxide will stimulate plant growth.
• Steps to limit global warming will decrease economic growth and hurt the poor.
• People in fossil fuel industries will lose their jobs.
• Climate change has been more rapid in the past.
• Rise in carbon dioxide levels has always come after a temperature change and not before.
• The upsurge in solar activity in the sun has caused global warming.

One realizes that most of the arguments against global warming are factually incorrect or far fetched. People advocating these arguments have a vested interest in activities and industries that contribute to global warming. Unfortunately they are able to sway a section of the population that global warming is not a serious issue. Earnest efforts must be taken to dispel these myths and make the earth a better place to live in.