Global warming is a concern for everyone in the world. To reduce it, energy saving measures are needed. At home, simple tips – like monitoring power use such as minimizing voltage by unplugging devices such as battery chargers, TV cords, lowering usage of air-conditioners, setting computer in hibernation mode when they are not in use – can help contribute a long way to energy saving and thus reducing global warming.
Sunshine can be used wisely by opening windows and thus turning off unnecessary light use. This is especially for those places with high sunshine presence, whereby, the energy from the sun can be tapped in form of solar cells and solar panels. This form of energy is not only easy to install and maintain but it is also an eco friendly source of energy as it does not lead to the discharge of emissions to the environment. It, therefore ,can be relied upon to reduce the use of fossil energy.
Fossil energy, from coal or oil fuels, is the most used in the world. The problem it that it is non-renewable source of energy and it also highly pollutes the environment. This is because of the discharged emissions which contribute to global warming.Usage of fossil fuels can be minimized by using alternative source of energy. These include bio fuel, geothermal, wind and sun energy. The transport sector – the cars, buses, trains, aeroplanes-heavily relies on fossil energy. An energy saving measure that can be undertaken to minimize the fossil energy usage can be choosing alternative means of transport like walking or riding bikes. Or, simply using public means of transport instead of personal cars and if travelling over long distances, ships can also be employed . For personal cars, those that are small can help minimize energy usage. This is because they use less fuel as opposed to large cars and thus lower emissions to the environment.
Biofuels can also be used as energy saving measure to minimize global warming. It is energy generated from organic sources and it beneficial as it is eco friendly. Biodiesel, a form of bio fuel can be made from vegetable oils. Biodiesel used in pure form, can help to reduce levels of carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons that increase global warming.
Reducing paper usage is another energy saving measure that can help reduce use of fossil energy. This can be possible by reducing the need for paper implying less deforestation and therefore minimizing global warming.