What can we do, individually, to stop global warming... therein, saving the planet for future generations?

Question

Every little bit helps... what do you suggest?

Answer 1

Reduce energy consumption is the most important thing.  Drive less, and/or get a more efficient car.  Use compact flourescent light bulbs, which is a completely painless way to save energy.  Add more insulation to your home, caulking and weatherstripping.  Change the filters in your heating and a/c units often and set the thermostat cooler in winter and warmer in summer.  You can also make a difference when you shop.  Buying used items reduces natural resources required to make new ones.  Buy recycled paper for your printer.  Don't buy disposable anything.  This is just a start but these are the easiest ones.  Check out sierraclub.org for other ideas.

Answer 2

global warming i dont think can be stopped but we can stop helping it becoming faster,this requires global co operation between all countries ,and taking into account human nature and the world politics ,it is unlikely that this will happen,

At least not untill we are all in the middle of planetary disastres and it becomes a battle for the survival of humanity every where.

these are Al gores sites

http://events.stepitup2007.org/.........

http://www.stepitup2007.org/

http://events.stepitup2007.org/.........

POSITIVE ACTIONS

if you want to help the planet ,plant a tree every week ,if everyone on the planet did we we would be able to slowdown the destructive processes

reduce carbon emisions,and they are already working on that by alternative forms of energy and regulations on carbon producing materials,aerosol cans,burning rubbish,industrial chimneys,powerplants etc.

the capture of carbon and the production of water and assist the aquiferous manta.

the world bank pays large subsidies for reforrestation to capture carbon and the best tree for this is the Pawlonia

Waterharvesting projects ,such as millions of small dams.to redirect over ground waterflows from the rains into the ground to supply subteranian water supplies.

the protection of existing forrests.

stop building more highways,urban planning to include vegetation stop building cities encourage people to return to the land to conduct their business from there which now has become possible thanks to the internet.

education to motivate people to auto sufficiency by building more home food gardens.

education on environmental awareness

education on family planning to curb over´populaion

Agricultural education and improvements to follow the principals or sustainability and soil management.

more environmental or land ,design to prevent bush fires,such as--fire breaks

,more dams.regulations and control for public behaviour

alternative effeciant public transport to discourage the use of the internal conbustion engine

recicling wastes,limit water use

here are a 100 more ways

http://www.eco-gaia.net/forum-pt/index.p...

Answer 3

A community of marginal researchers are working to create a magnetic motor capable of having more power output then put in.  But the fossil fuels loby's are trying to stop there blossoming.  I dont understand why the governments that are supposed to protect the people are not doing anything to help these researchers out.  They want to save jobs, but soon there wont be anybody left to do these jobs cause were all going to be dead!

Answer 4

We may not be able to do anything since the sun's output has risen .2% in 40 years and Mars and Pluto are also heating up.

To be sure though, you can do the following. Turn off your computer and get rid of it. Get rid of your TV and any video games. They waste energy. Throw away your cell phone and your iPod. Walk everywhere or ride your bike. Get rid of the car.

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/su...

Answer 5

There is nothing we can do.  It's part of a natural cycle that's been going on for millions of years.

Answer 6

Plant more trees.

Reduce usage of fossil fuels, use smaller cars or hybrid/electric cars

Use less electricity.

Recycle as much as you can.

Use solar energy wherever possible(water heater etc.)

Use Organic farm products

Try not to use chemical products.

Use bamboo furniture instead of wood.

Recycle paper , use less paper.

Walk,cycle when you can.

Answer 7

Cover Al Gore's mouth with duct tape,a lot of hot air will be prevented from entering the atmosphere