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Ten Point Self
Action Plan
[Environment & Technology concluding Part]
By S P MANGHIRMALANI
GLOBAL WARMING is on the way of becoming the concern
of every citizen of the globe. Usually when it comes to adopting the
preventing measure for this, most of us remain answerless because most
of us are without the knowledge of efforts that an individual can take
in this direction. Here are few points which need to be converted into
action plan by every individual.
1. The car / Vehicle you drive: the most important personal climate
friendly decision that you can take. While buying your prime attention
must be on the fuel economy and fuel burning efficiency of the vehicle
as it will reduce the emission of green house gases and will be your
first step towards the protection from the adverse effects of the
global warming.
2. Choose clean power. It is essential that all the products purchased
by use must be eco friendly you can insure that by buying the products
 that
bear the Greene logo. We have to keep it in the mind that, none of us
can live without electricity, but power plants are the single largest
source of heat-trapping gas. Hence choosing clean power will help to
fight against the global warming.
3.  Look
for Energy Star: When you are going to buy or replace appliances, look
for the Energy Star label on new appliances (refrigerators, freezers,
furnaces, air conditioners, and water heaters use the most energy).
These items may cost a bit more initially, but the energy savings will
pay back the extra investment within a couple of years. Household
energy savings really can make a difference, because energy saved is
energy produced.
4. Unplug a freezer: It is a common thing that freezer are not in use
at night in the most of the homes hence your habit of unplugging the
freeze before going to bed will help in reducing almost 25% of carbon
dioxide emissions by your family.
5. Keep an eye on your home energy uses: by installing a programmable
thermostat to replace your old dial unit or sealing and insulating
heating and cooling ducts can each reduce a typical family's carbon
dioxide emissions by about 5 percent.
6. Light bulbs matter: It takes just a few second press the switch and
get the light make it habit of lighting the bulb only when needed.
Remember
With an energy-saving model, we could reduce global warming pollution.
7. Think before you drive: Our vehicles are the main source of green
house gases. It is always beneficial to have a bigger vehicle to meet
with number of travelers instead of opting for two small vehicles.
Even if from your building some body else is working in the same area
you can think of sharing the car on turns.
8. Buy good wood: Still wood is preferred for the household furniture
be selective about the timber source of the wood you are buying.
Forests that are well managed are more likely to store carbon
effectively because more trees are left standing and carbon-storing
soils are less disturbed.
9. Plant a tree: It is still rainy season is on, so you can go for
planting a tree that not only will you effort against the global
warming but will also give an attractive look to front or backyard of
your residence.
10. Don't remain Alone: Involve your friends and relatives in your
action plan so the individual efforts may get shape of social efforts. |
