Guide to be the savior of our planet

There is a vital issue that we cannot avoid anymore; Global Warming. Since the industrial revolution, the use of fossil fuels increased greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in the heating of our Earth’s climate. Over the past decades, global warming resulted in many natural disasters such as heat waves, floods, drought, storms….There is a more alarming danger waiting at the door; melting of the ice on our planet. If we don’t make a major change now, the ice in Antarctica, Greenland, glaciers, mountain snows will gradually melt and water levels will rise about 70 meters!

So what can we do to save our planet and our lives?

Reduce your carbon footprint

The biggest reason for global warming is carbon dioxide. Each time we use oil, other fossil fuels and coal, we are adding up to the heat. We use these energy sources for our homes, cars and phones but now there are ways to reduce our carbon footprint. First step is switching to clean energy sources.

Renewable energy

You have probably heard of this term before. Our planet already provided us with endless resources for us to convert into energy. Some of these are; solar, wing, hydro, tidal, geothermal and biomass energy. We can plant solar panels on our homes, offices, factories, we can build more and more wind farms and harness the heat released from geothermal energy sources with geothermal power plants and so on.

Fly and drive less

Fly and drive less Cars, airplanes and trains are on of the biggest sources to increase global warming. Prefer cycling, walking, running for adequate distances and preferring to take the train/public transport is going to make a bigger difference than you think instead of taking an airplane which is the worst type of transportation to raise the problem.

Switch to electric and hybrid vehicles

Switch to electric and hybrid vehicles There are many alternatives available for you to switch your car to a more economical and environment-friendly one. Oil resources are expected to run out around 2050. Over time gasoline will become more and more expensive. It makes no sense to use the old methods while there is an alternative for you to save your wallet and our planet.

Redecorate your house with energy efficient gadgets

Redecorate your house with energy efficient gadgets If you look for energy-efficient appliances when buying yourself either a kitchen robot, a fridge or even a light bulb, you will find many alternatives. They use less energy and give your wallet space to breathe. Another energy saving alternative concerning home appliances would be sealing your home well to save from excessive heating and air-conditioning. You can alter your home in many ways to use less energy and ease your electricity bills. Last but not least, don’t forget to pull the plugs of every appliance at your homes since they keep using energy even when turned off if they are plugged.

Alter your diet to be more vegan

Alter your diet to be more vegan Use of land for livestock covers majority of our planets where we could be growing forests. While only one livestock animal feed a few people if the land used to feed that livestock animal was used to grow vegetables, it would feed hundreds of people. On top of this issue, this might sound surreal but the gas released by the cows, sheep and goats contribute to global warming since they are actually methane gas. Choosing a vegan diet or at least consuming less animal products will help prevent global warming and also elevate your health.

Spread the word

Spread the word We started with a quote from Rumi meaning “to change the world I must first change myself.” The change must start with you and then what you can do is to spread this message and encourage people around you to take similar actions. We tend to ignore the fact that our home planet is at an alarming stage, however if we keep bringing this topic to table, people will not be able to avoid it and hopefully understand its seriousness.