How can every single individual contribute to decrease global warming?

Answer 1

To reduce global warming we have to stop burning fossil fuels (change to renewable energy) and stop cutting down trees (plant new forests everywhere).

At at home we can do many things to help, and if millions of people round the world are doing the same, they will make a real difference.

1. Make sure everyone turns appliances off at the wall. Leaving them on standby wastes about 10% of your energy, which mostly comes from burning fossil fuels.
2. Don't leave all the lights on all over the house. Turn them off. An empty room doesn't need light.
3. Plan your travel so you use the car as little as possible. Can you walk, cycle, run instead? What about buses, trams and trains. These are all much better than burning fossil fuel to move one or two people and a heavy car.
4. Use microwave ovens. They use less energy than a stove.
5. Don't use so much heating and cooling inside. This all uses fossil fuel energy which adds greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. If you're cold, put on more clothes. If you're hot, put on a t-shirt. You know what to do.
6. Set up a bin somewhere in your home for everyone to see. label it "plastic" plastic is one of the most used recyclable items in many households.
7. Don't leave the water in the shower running down the drain while you wait for it to warm up. instead place a watering can under your water and fill it up to water your plants
8. Don't leave your car running for more time than necessary.
9. Plant plants or even your own garden and keep it thriving.
10. Use 'reusable' bags

These things will help reduce global warming.

Global Warming has been the consequence of indiscriminate exploitation and ignorance on the part of human beings. There isn't a short term plan to reduce global warming, but concerted efforts and ecofriendly practices can, to some extent minimize the effect. Adopting green alternatives, cutting off the unnecessary sources of energy consumption, like, switching off the TV and light bulbs etc. while not in use and using public transport.

Answer 2

Most electricity comes from burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), which releases the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

So people contribute to global warming in many ways, like using transportation other than bikes and your feet, Air travel, Heating and cooling in your house, hot water, even a clothes dryer can contribute to global warming. Lighting, refrigeration, cooking, and waste also contribute to this major problem so if we all reduce our usage for these things we could get rid of global warming.

Answer 3

• Read about it.
• Lobby your friends and family.
• Lobby your local politicians.
• Cut down your use of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) by reducing your use of electricity and oil.
• Plant trees to replace the destroyed forests.

Answer 4

Every individual can contribute to decreasing global warming by reducing their carbon footprint. This can be done by using energy-efficient appliances, driving less or using public transportation, reducing meat consumption, recycling, and planting trees. Small changes in daily habits can make a big difference when practiced collectively.

Answer 5

recycle, unplug electronics not in use, plant trees, buy a hybrid car, change regular light bulbs to compact flourescent bulbs, and more.