| Temperatures around the world are gradually rising | | | | 3) It will be good if you can replace all the light bulbs |
| from time to time and this has caused severe | | | | in your house and offices with energy-efficient |
| effects on our environment. Due to global warming, | | | | fluorescents. |
| the mountain glaciers are melting from time to time. | | | | 4) Do not use the dishwasher or washing machine |
| If the temperature continues to increase at the | | | | too frequently. You should only run the washers |
| present rate, it is predicted that the sea level will rise | | | | when you have a full load. This helps to save much |
| by 3-10 mm every year in the near future. Changes | | | | energy. At the same time, you are reminded to use |
| in the climate cause violent storms which come with | | | | non- toxic cleaning products. |
| tsunamis and hurricanes. Currently, many coastal cities | | | | 5) Try not to buy goods with lots of paper or plastic |
| such as Alexandria, Venice, Shanghai and London are | | | | wrapping. Bring along your own reusable canvas |
| facing the threats of coastal damage. | | | | grocery bags when you go for grocery shopping. |
| In order to stop the negative effects of global | | | | 6) Change your lifestyle by using more recycle paper |
| warming, we MUST do something to stop it. | | | | products. At the same time, find out the local |
| 1) Try walking or cycling short distances instead of | | | | recycling stations for papers, cans, bottles and |
| taking the cars. If possible, drive less or go for | | | | clothes. Take the effort to recycle as much of your |
| carpool whenever possible so that you can reduce | | | | waste as possible. |
| the amount of gasoline. You should consider getting | | | | 7) Plant more trees around your house. If possible, |
| yourself a hybrid or electric vehicle which helps to | | | | try to create a green environment in your office too |
| prevent global warming. | | | | with the approval from your employer. Trees help to |
| 2) Cut down on electricity by turning off the lights | | | | absorb carbon dioxide and thus reduce the global |
| when you are not in a room. Unplug the electronic | | | | warming. |
| appliances when they are not in use. For your | | | | 8) Changing your eating habits is essential. You are |
| information, there are many devices which consume | | | | advised to reduce your consumption on frozen food, |
| energy even they are not turned on. Hence, the best | | | | produced food and canned food. Eat more organic |
| way to save the energy is to unplug them. | | | | vegetables and fresh fruits instead of taking meat. |