Saving earth from greenhouse gasses

Sorry, I'm late posting. I wanted to make sure that this post was really good. We have a very important topic to talk about. 

What are greenhouse gases?

Greenhouse gasses are slowly warming the Earth. According to US EP, this is caused by carbon dioxide which makes up most of green house gasses, but, there are small amounts of other stuff such as, methane and nitrous oxide these are all released during the combustion of  fossil fuels, these include coal, oil and natural gas to produce electricity.

Rising Temperatures

Ever since the industrial revolution in 1760 greenhouse gasses have increased significantly. Do you know what that means? That means that in another two hundred years the temperature is going to be extreme! According to climate.gov, model simulations suggest that our planet’s average temperature could be between 2 and 9.7°F (1.1 to 5.4°C) warmer in 2100 than it is today. You may think that's not much but it adds up quickly! The temperature is going to be so hot that glaciers are going to thaw. That is going to raise sea levels, increase unusual weather patterns, and cause habitat loss for animals. 

 

What can we do to help?

According to climate.gov:

• We can switch to renewable sources of energy (such as solar and wind energy) to power our homes and buildings, thus emitting far less heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere.
• Where feasible, we can drive electric vehicles instead of those that burn fossil fuels; or we can use public transportation.
• We can conserve energy by better insulating our homes and buildings, and by replacing old, failing appliances with more energy-efficient models.
• We can counterbalance our annual carbon dioxide emissions by planting trees, which pull carbon out of the atmosphere
• We can support local businesses that use and promote sustainable, climate-smart practices.
• We can consider placing an upper limit on the amount of carbon dioxide we will allow ourselves to emit into the atmosphere within a given timeframe.

Thank you for reading!

Please help me slow down climate change for the long run! You may think that a few people switching to renewable resources isn't going to make a difference, but every person counts! Spread the word and tell your friends, family, coworkers, everyone!

Help me save the planet, one step at a time!

For more information go to climate.gov!

Renewable resource user,

Syd