Global Warming And Its Effects - 909 Words

When I thought of global warming, I would think of warmer and shorter winters, longer and hotter summers. But global warming is more than we think and there is effective ways to make our world safer and healthier. In order to end global warming, we must get companies to adapt to eco-friendly manufacturing and distribution practices. But first we must educate ourselves on what global warming really is. Many ask what is global warming, well the definition of global warming is â€Å"A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased level of Carbon dioxide, Chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants.† But in other words global warming refers to increases†¦show more content†¦By consuming less we can help prevent global warming and promote a eco-friendly lifestyle. Some things we can do to live happier and healthier and help in the fight of global warming is to avoiding carbon emi ssions. We can help reduce carbon emissions and rising gas prices by selling our vehicles. By selling our vehicles we will become healthier by riding a bicycle or even using public transportation such as the bus, subway, or train. By using public transportation we will be reducing traffic on the roads and reducing our individual greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1500 pounds per year. But if you are a person who can’t seem to function or survive without a car, then purchase a hybrid vehicle. Keep in mind if your daily commute to school or work is more than 2 to 3 miles than maybe you should move close where you can walk or even ride a bicycle to your destination rather than drive or pay bus fare. Living car-free is a liberating experience and we will be doing our fair share of global warming reduction on our way to work/school. Another way is eating fresh, local foods. There has been a coming in of organic food in supermarkets over the past few years. But we should stop and think about where our food is coming from. We should check our fruits and veggies and see if we notice a sticker that says â€Å"Produce of Chile†, â€Å"Mexico†, or â€Å"China†. Also it’s important to make a mental note and ask yourself: how much of that food is actually