Show respect for your environment by developing a green way to live. You will see cost savings and live a more healthier life in the process. Respect the planet by living green makes every day an Earth Day. You will do your part to not cheat your children of their turn to enjoy quality of life you enjoyed in your time. Embrace the many ways how we all benefit by living green.
We can read the news to see how global warming is affecting lives. In Argentina there is a worst in 40 year cold spell, said to make its winder colder than Antarctica. The Russians are dealing with five hundred wildfires; while Asians and African are facing floods and drought. Even the Three Gorges Dam in China is effected with islands of flood borne debris; while, conditions are expected to deteriorate further even as major rivers rise above their warning levels. In Moscow residents are wearing masks to protect from the smog produced by the raging fires. Russians have been experiencing their worst heat wave in over one hundred and thirty years.
The extreme weather phenomenon heralds the presence of Global Warming, not just in these countries but in Africa as well. East Africa has been particularly badly ravaged on a more sustained period. According to the UN 90 million Africans were at risk. Climate change is noticeable with a succession of productive growing seasons replaced by a series of extreme weather events in recent years, with little time to recover between disasters. The El Nino phenomenon is increasing in frequency due with global warming from once every seven years a few decades ago to every other year in recent years. These examples are bearing out what the Inter-Government Panel on Climate Change said in its 2007 report, that these types of droughts, storms and floods would become more common, following each other in succession. Africans bear witness to this as our harbingers of worldwide change. Their weather is turning extreme and becoming unpredictable.
The green energy way
Consider generating your own renewable energy; or using renewable energy provided by utility companies. Purchase energy saving appliances and lighting. Conduct a home energy audit. Spot problem leaks and inefficient insulation. The thermostat can be set a few degrees lower in winter and higher in the summer for energy savings. Unplug any appliances not in use; or, use a power strip that senses appliances are turned off and stops phantom power loss. Washing clothes in cold water when possible and use of a drying rack or a clothesline can save energy.
The green house
Using recycled water and installation of a rainwater harvesting system will improve water usage. For wet locations, this utilize an otherwise wasted resource. Installation of spray taps will save on water consumption. Up to a third of water usage can be saved this way. Use showerheads that reduce water use and avoid taking long showers. Consider the replacement of water wasting toilets with water efficient ones. Check the viability of using a solar hot water system. Stop the use of chemical cleaners and favor instead natural products and products that do not harm the environmental.
Green eating
Try to avoid food trucked in from far away with a large carbon footprint. Seek out instead organic food grown in your area. You may also try growing some of your food supply. Local food can taste better as you will discover. Try to lower your meat intake. You can keep chickens if you have the land. Instead of bottled water by a water filter for your tap water. Your health will benefit as your environment is burdened less with improved habits.
Green transport
Use public transport as much as possible, walk and bike where you can. Lobby your government to provide more sidewalks and lanes for bike riding. Purchase an electric bike or an electric car. Telecommuting can also save burning fossil fuels in traffic.
Green habits
Renting, recycling, sharing and borrowing can become habit forming. Avoid dry cleaning. Embrace the green life and enrich your bank account. Cutting waste, improving air quality with your contribution, and respecting the environment saves money and endangers health less. By involving children new values can be passed to the next generation for a legacy you can be proud of.
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