Carbon dioxide, global warming & you
Humanity is facing one its biggest challenges - global warming
induced climate change. One of the main offenders contributing to
rapidly increasing temperature isn't carbon itself, it's increased carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions, methane and deforestation.
Trees ingest carbon dioxide and turn it into carbon which they store - the problem is that
there's simply not enough trees left to deal with the massive carbon
load we put on our ecosystem.
Our oceans are increasingly bearing the strain of absorbing carbon
dioxide, which is making them acidic.
As a part of the battle to help reduce
global warming, we need to reduce general consumption and to plant
more trees to take carbon dioxide out of the air
and turn it into plain old carbon - to carbonify CO2! We also need to
implement more in the way of renewable energy projects.
... prevention is better than cure, so there's also
plenty we can do to lessen the amount of CO2 that gets into the air in
the first place.
What human activities create carbon dioxide emissions?
With the majority of us still sourcing our power via fossil fuels;
the scope of our activities that generate carbon dioxide is massive; for
example:
- Driving your car
- Switching on a light
- Watching TV
- Heating and cooling your house
In fact, most human activity generates carbon dioxide - even
breathing. While we can't stop or reduce that, there are other ways we
can start lessening our carbon footprint.
What can I do to lessen my carbon impact on the environment?
Carbonify aims to provide a directory,
news and resources for individuals
and businesses concerned about their impact on our environment. On this
site, you'll be able to ask questions and learn more about climate
change, how green
tags work, reduce the
amount of carbon dioxide you generate, calculate
your carbon footprint and connect with companies and
organizations who can assist you.
Carbonify also offers it's own emissions
offset program for just $2.95 a month! You'll not only have trees
planted, you'll be assisting a community and helping towards protecting
land!
Even if your house powered by green electricity, what
about your car? Your flight interstate? What about all the products
and services you buy that use carbon dioxide spewing processes in their
creation?
If your company or organization provides ways for consumers and other
businesses to offset their carbon emissions and minimize their
environmental footprint, please be sure to let us know.
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