The UN Report, Cut Emissions to Zero, was just issued. It suggests that we must reduce our emissions of pollutants to zero within a few years. If we do not, we will have lost the opportunity to deal with climate change, which will be here to stay. What does this mean for the average person? Right now, nothing really since few politicians will change or take on this issue. The average person will probably not even be aware of the impact until it is too late.
On the other hand, companies will discourage any immediate action since this will immediately impact the bottom line, i.e., profits and shareholders. Can we quickly eliminate pollution like the one in this picture? This one and a thousand other locations around the planet must be reduced if we are going to make a difference. We need to reduce our use of vehicles to make these companies change.
What Does the UN Report – Cut Emissions to Zero Mean
Well, what this writer got out of it was that the average temperature will go up by two degrees around the Earth. This means that some areas will experience much wider swings. This probably means more violent storms, desert areas, flooding, and hotter summers. Ice caps will melt, and the seas will rise. Tropical diseases will head north and south. Life, as we currently know, will be very different, especially for people living in low-lying areas. Flooding from the sea and high tides will do a lot of damage.
Can We Do Our Part?
The answer is yes, but it will cost you some money. Reducing the energy every family uses is the first step, which is really what this website is all about. Turning down the temperature for heating in the winter, turning up the temperature for air conditioning in the summer, using CFL lights or LED lights, and driving more efficient vehicles are among the major things that we, as consumers, can consider. Can we go further than this? Well, of course, we can, but this is where it really takes some time and some money to reduce your overall energy footprint.
Two options are considering solar or wind power for your home. Better insulation for your home, reducing the packing of products that you purchase, recycling everything, walking to work, using public transit, or cycling to work would be better. Think about everything you do in your life and consider how you can reduce your energy footprint to make your own contribution. Let’s hope that the politicians get it right and take steps towards zero emissions!
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