Fossil Fuels, Deforestation, And Climate Change: Few Facts To Look Upon

Published on 08/31/2022
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The gas that our diesel and petrol-powered vehicles release into the environment is nitrogen, one of the most significant factors responsible for the increasing pollution. This nitrogen emission is responsible for polluting both the air as well as water and putting a severe danger to aquatic lives. Though it is an essential part of our ecosystem, the increase in the amount through multiple sources such as electricity generation, burning of fossil fuels, industry waste, etc. will disrupt the balance and turn hazardous in no time. Fossil fuels also discharge CO2, which contains the heat in our environment. To get an idea of the danger ahead, the average temperature has gone up by 1℃. Once it is above 1.5℃, the sea level will go much higher, eventually making our weather go extreme. Any further rise in the temperature will directly be responsible for the extinction of several species and hurt our biodiversity. Along with burning fossil fuels, deforestation is another critical factor responsible for the increasing global warming. Tropical rainforests are an excellent cushion to absorb CO2. Deforestation in these regions causes the pollution levels to spike up to equal to all the gasses emitted by the vehicles. If we are to discuss the numbers, deforestation contributes 15%, followed by the carbon emissions by cars at 14%. In this blog, we are going to discuss a few solutions that come with the potential of slowing down global warming numbers. Now, without any further adieu, let’s take a deeper dive.

Fossil Fuels Deforestation And Climate Change Few Facts To Look Upon

Fossil Fuels Deforestation And Climate Change Few Facts To Look Upon

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Be Energy Efficient

The tip is specifically for businesses that are into bulk production of commodities. It’s highly recommended for these companies to opt for power-efficient ways to help us fix greenhouse gasses. It will be quite a significant step towards sustainability in the long run.

Opt For Public Transport

We have a habit of taking out our car for a shorter commute that can be a walk. If we are willing to make our planet sustainable, we should start working on it. Among various other ways you can go, one highly impactful is opting for public transport. It will help us fetch down the nitrogen emissions significantly from our environment.

Opt For Public Transport

Opt For Public Transport

Lesser Use Of Air Conditioning

The number of AC units is increasing daily and is also,o a pretty concerning factor when it comes to the high pace of global warming. If you are running an organization, there are high chances that you are buying electricity as the primary power source. It’s high time to shift to renewable energy that will not only fetch down the bills but will also significantly contribute to making our homes sustainable. These are the few tips proven to be quite effective in slowing trapping down greenhouse gasses. Programs like REDD by the UN are working on facilitating good incentives for the organizations currently engaged in saving our forests. The program also provides educational support for developing countries focused on reducing deforestation and getting economic benefits simultaneously. There is also a dire need to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions as it is the primary reason for acid rain and smog. The burning of crops is also practiced in several countries, emitting ammonia, which contributes to increased pollution levels.

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