Solutions for global warming

Solutions for global warming

By Dr. Kyle Muller

The warming of the planet Earth is a problem that is known as many years ago and against which a good part of the people have tried to fight, although it seems very complicated to stop. It is undoubtedly a natural process that has happened more times on the planet, but humans are accelerating it and the consequences are already visible.

It is important as older and younger understand this problem to be able to raise awareness and act as far as possible. Therefore, in ecology, we give you a simple explanation to make it easier to tell what are the possible solutions for global warming.

What is global warming – Simple explanation

Global warming is the increase or Increase in the planet’s temperaturemore specifically the temperature of the atmosphere or air and the water on the planet rises, especially in the oceans. However, it has been in the last decades that there has been more temperatures in the world. Every year temperatures increase and this makes it more and more heat and there are changes in the way in which you have to live, both for us and for other animals and plants.

It is necessary to explain that global warming is something natural, which has happened on earth more times like glaciations. The problem is that Humans make global warming fastercausing it to occur much less time than it would do so if it occurs in a totally natural way and this brings negative consequences.

Solutions for global warming - What is global warming - simple explanation

Causes of global warming

The scientific evidence that humans are greatly accelerating the natural process of global warming are very clear. But there are more Causes of the planet heating And these are the main ones:

Natural effect

This warming, in reality, is part of the nature of the planet every long periods of time, but more specifically it is the natural process of the greenhouse effect that produces this. This effect is a natural mechanism that is created in the planet’s atmosphere and that helps maintain stable and adequate temperatures so that there is life, as we know it.

Greenhouse gas emissions

The big problem is that people make this heat increase greater and faster because we make the greenhouse effect larger. Therefore, we make the layer that retains the gases that accumulate and retain the sun’s rays, which are the ones that heat the planet, are dense and thick. How do we do it? Because through the many daily activities that consume fuels that produce more of these greenhouse gases. For example, manufacturing many products using polluting energies instead of renewables, driving a lot of cars that emit a lot of smoke with harmful gases instead of using clean transport, spending a lot of electric light, and so on. The main gases that have this effect are CO2 (carbon dioxide), N2O (nitrous oxide) and CH4 (methane).

Consequences of global warming

Among the Consequences of the planet heating We find the temperature increase in all parts of the world, both in the air and in water, as the following:

  • This climate change causes extreme meteorological phenomena, such as heat waves, torrential rains and droughts.
  • The poles melt, that is, there is thaw and ice layer is lost, quickly reducing this habitat.
  • The level of the oceans and the seas rises, so the terrestrial terrain decreases when flooding.
  • Some species lose their habitat, as is happening to the polar bear.
  • Selva areas are lost and deserts increase.
  • It makes much more hot, so animals migrate and among those who cannot, their population is reduced a lot.

Possible solutions for global warming

After explaining to the little ones what exactly, the causes and consequences of this environmental environment worldwide, it is the turn of the solutions. Raising the existing problem is essential to start acting since childhood, even though consciously minimizing acts that contaminate and, above all, something easier for them, recycle at home. However, there are many more Possible solutions against global warming:

Change the house light

We can explain to the little ones to change the type of light we use at home and at school, as well as in workplaces and shops, because if we use one that pollute less we will be helping to reduce the increase in temperatures. Normal bulbs must be changed to fluorescent compacts, LED bulbs and low consumption, which save 400 kilos of CO2 a year, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases.

You have to drive less

Although children do not drive they can be very persuasive to convince their relatives and other adults in their direct environment that you have to drive less. It is better to use vehicles that do not contaminate so much, as bicycles, motorcycles and electric cars, as well as use more public or shared transport instead of the individual. With this simple gesture, up to 1.5 kg of CO2 is saved every 5 km tours with eco -amigable vehicles.

You have to recycle more

The solution to curb global warming is to recycle more in all environments, such as at home, school, work, etc., is undoubtedly another essential point. Recycling half of the garbage we generate daily we save up to 1,000 kilos of CO2 a year.

Use less hot water

Although in winter it is more difficult, it is necessary to use less hot water because heating it consumes a lot of energy. Using a low pressure shower or opening the hot water tap little, up to 3 tons of CO2 can be saved per year. Instead, it is easier to apply it in the washing machine, because washing the clothes with cold or temperate water, 225 kilos of CO2 are saved.

Avoid wraps

Although it is difficult to do without them, the wrappers of commercial products are one of the main sources of plastics and cards. It is convenient to buy those that have few wrappers or are of recycled origin and that we recycle those who reach our hands. 545 kilos of CO2 can be saved just by reducing 10% of our garbage, such as wraps.

Reduce the use of air conditioning and heating

It is better to opt for more ecological solutions to heat or refresh the house, depending on the time, from using more blankets to open all the windows well. In this way, the consumption of energies that pollute the environment with greenhouse gases that increase global warming is greatly reduced. 900 kilos of CO2 can be saved per year.

Turn off the appliances

If we turn off the electrical devices that we are not using, such as television or computer when we are not watching or using them, we will save a lot of energy and depending on how much you reduce this, you can save up to 1 ton of CO2 a year.

Plant trees

Planting a tree is enough to help absorb approximately 1 ton of CO2 of the atmosphere, throughout its life. So the solution goes through planting them and, moreover, replanting entire forests.

Raise awareness

Finally, children must be encouraged to be part of the solution explaining this to their relatives and spreading the message, both of the problem it represents and the possible solutions and applying them within their capacity.

All these possible solutions can be learned by adults and children and start applying those that are within their reach and gradually do, forming part of the solution that will help to guarantee a future for them and the next generations.

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Kyle Muller
About the author
Dr. Kyle Muller
Dr. Kyle Mueller is a Research Analyst at the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department in Houston, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Texas State University in 2019, where his dissertation was supervised by Dr. Scott Bowman. Dr. Mueller's research focuses on juvenile justice policies and evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing recidivism among youth offenders. His work has been instrumental in shaping data-driven strategies within the juvenile justice system, emphasizing rehabilitation and community engagement.
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