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Global warming is the consequence of the way we produce things and the lifestyle of global society. Did you know that most toxic gas emissions come from deforestation, the use of the land for agriculture and livestock farming, and from burning fossil fuels in transportation? Therefore, our consumption choices have a direct impact on global warming. What can we do to change that? Check out some of our tips and share yours with us!
How to prevent climate change
When taking a shower, shut the water off while you soap.(Foto: Vivian R. Ferreira)Replace incandescent bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent lights that use 75% less energy. (Foto: Shutterstock)Use public transportation or a bicycle whenever possible. (Foto: Shutterstock)Regularly service your vehicle. In addition to avoiding possible headaches, a regulated automobile uses less fuel and emits fewer greenhouse gases. Fight waste: plan your purchases and take advantage of leftovers. When organic waste is placed in garbage dumps or landfill sites, it emits methane when it decomposes, and methane is 21 times more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. (Foto: Shutterstock)Reduce your consumption of meat and milk from cows. In their digestion process, cattle emit methane. Besides this, cattle farming is one of the main culprits behind the destruction of forests. Reduced animal product consumption is necessary to save the world from the worst impacts of climate change, according to a report by the United Nations.Reduce carbon emissions in your office by setting computers, monitors, printers, copiers, loudspeakers, and other equipment to their economy mode and switching them off at the end of the day.When cooking, use a pan that corresponds to the size of the burner on your stove. In this way you will reduce the amount of energy used.(Foto: Shutterstock)
Try to buy household appliances that consume less energy. Saving energy helps reduce air pollution.(Foto: Shutterstock)
