Everyone can make a difference when dealing with this climate crisis. Every little bit of support and action helps. As a whole, world community needs to stop and realize that this issue is real and must be dealt with immediately or our environment will be destroyed. Everyday the environment is affected by our actions and we can do something to slow down the rate this climate crisis. Saving energy at home, getting around less or using energy efficient transportation such as public transportation both will help deal with this global warming issue. Consuming less, and conserving more while creating awareness through education, voting, and taking personal action will also aid in dealing with these critical issues. These are simple changes in personal behavior that can save our world and home.
Saving energy at home is a simple and efficient way to aid dealing with these detrimental climate issues. For example, every day and night lights are used. Lighting accounts for one-fifth of the electricity consumed in the United States. Choosing energy efficient lighting will not only reduce energy, but also reduce energy costs as well as greenhouse emissions. Energy efficient lighting includes replacing the normal incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights called CFLs. They fit into most regular household fixtures and give off the same warm light. Ten percent of the energy that is consumed through conventional incandescent light bulbs generates illumination. The other ninety percent is lost in the form of heat. CFL light bulbs last ten times longer than incandescent light bulbs and use 66 percent less energy (Willis, 76). Switching light bulbs are just one way ...