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Further Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: magmo on August 31, 2018, 12:07:39 PM
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What is, in your opinion, the most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Go vegetarian or vegan? Save the Amazon forest or replant it? Ban cars?
According to a new research, none of the above. A research found that make air conditioners radically better is the answer to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On one calculation, replacing refrigerants that damage the atmosphere would reduce total greenhouse gases by the equivalent of 90bn tonnes of CO2 by 2050. Making the units more energy-efficient could double that. By contrast, if half the world’s population were to give up meat, it would save 66bn tonnes of CO2. Replanting two-thirds of degraded tropical forests would save 61bn tonnes. A one-third increase in global bicycle journeys would save just 2.3bn tonnes.
Air-conditioning is one of the world’s great overlooked industries. In the next ten years, as many air-conditioners will be installed around the world as were put in between 1902 (when air-conditioning was invented) and 2005. Until energy can be produced without carbon emissions, these extra machines will warm the world. At the moment, therefore, air-conditioners create a vicious cycle. The more the Earth warms, the more people need them. But the more there are, the warmer the world will be. You see the vicious cycle here?
So, maybe the answer lies within a new cooling system?!
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Use a car more rarely. Car exhausts are the main cause of global warming. The production of cars and the construction of roads for them, the production of fuel and, of course, the burning of this fuel - all contribute to global warming. We do not encourage you to refuse to travel by car (this is not always practical), but you can use the car less often to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Use the bus, metro or train. These vehicles also affect the greenhouse effect, but they transport many people at once, so they are more effective than personal cars. See the routes and timetables for the bus, metro and train traffic in your city or region and use only public transport at least once a week (gradually increase the number of such days).
Most often use a bicycle or walk on foot - it's good for your health. If you need to travel a few kilometers, it's better to walk or use a bicycle. Of course, it will take more time, but on the way you can think about different issues or enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Keep the vehicle in good condition. Otherwise, it will produce more exhaust gas. Pass the control of the toxicity of exhaust gas once a year or in time to repair your car. Here are other ways to keep the car in good condition and reduce its impact on the environment. ;D