A simple guide to climate change
Climate change is a term you will be familiar with unless you have been living under a rock for the last decade! It is a term used to describe the changing climate on Earth, largely believed to be at least partially helped along by human hands. Global temperatures are rising, which is causing serious effects in regard to intense heat waves, melting ice caps, and rising sea levels.
Are we to blame?
While some changes in the climate are normal and natural, scientists claim that there is no question that humans are to blame for how quickly it is currently happening. Carbon dioxide levels are reported by the New York Times as being the highest in human history, which is largely due to the burning of fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – to provide us with energy and various materials. The burning of these materials creates ‘greenhouse gasses’, which trap the heat from the sun and warm the Earth, just like if you stuck a real greenhouse around it!
How can we help?
By making simple changes such as using less energy, eating less meat and recycling, we can start to see the small differences adding up. Bigger changes would include solar panel installation in Weston and across the country; in fact, large areas of farmland have plans in the application stage to have solar panels installed, harnessing the sun’s energy to create electricity. If you are looking for a more domestic set-up, companies specialising in solar panel installation Weston can help with configurations to suit your home.
Is it just down to individuals?
In 2015, almost 200 countries pledged to keep global warming capped at 1.5°; however, real action is slow. The majority of those who agreed to do this are working on plans that will miss the 2050 target for a net zero carbon dioxide emission, which is what is needed to keep the temperature down. Ultimately, this is likely to lead to higher temperatures in the long term and means it is all the more important that individuals play their parts.
Post Comment