GLOBAL WARMING (Climate change)

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Product:	Climate change
Date:	14.05.08 (67 review reads)
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Climate change or 'global warming' as it is more commonly known is caused by our day to day activities. We are emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and this causes our planet to become hotter.

The most important greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (co2) which is produced when we burn coal, oil and natural gas. These are brought from the earth's crust and are used to create petrol, diesel,electricity and gas. When these are used they release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

The hotter the earth becomes the warmer our temperatures become. This in turn causes more extreme weather:-

storms
hurricanes
hotter weather
long dry spells
droughts
forrest fires

Warmer seas and melting ice causes the sea levels to rise which in turn causes flooding.

Unless we do our bit by using less energy, climate change will continue to accelerate.

Here are a few simple things we can all do:-

Insulate your hot water tank
Don't leave electrical appliances on standby
Ensure your loft is insulated
Only boil the amount of water you need
If possible air dry your washing instead of tumble drying
Car share to work if possible
Turn your thermostat down by one degree
Ensure your water is set at the correct temperature
Use energy saving lightbulbs

All of the above will also save us all some money which cannot be a bad thing.

Summary: LET'S ALL DO OUR BIT