I am writing a research paper, and this is my topic ^^^.
I already wrote a little intro how its all due to global warming and we need to do something therefore going green will help to slow it down… i just dont know where to take it from here.
thank you!!
If you want to try tell the truth, it really will not improve society or the world. People often are more concerned about finding a meal if not for themselves, then for their kids and family than they are concerned about getting the right plastic in the right receptacle.
Global warming has nothing to do with it. Global warming is a myth like Piltdown Man.
Now, if you want a good grade in school however- there is no place for truth in the classroom. You will inderstand that once you understand how graphs and charts get manipulated to show something that really is not there. If you plan on being a scientist, this is even more true- truth has no place in research- Your scientists proclaiming AGW did so to put food on THEIR table. So they published papers supporting AGW in order to keep getting money- the equivalent of kids getting good grades.
So for a good grade, cite your usual suspects- Al Gore, Carrolyn Browner, Prince Charles. etc. What should warm the cockles of your teacher’s heart would be to write about how kids are the only ones getting the most up to date information, and how your classroom has the key to the future to save the planet, and if no action taken soon, the planet is doomed to be desolate desert- that kind of fluffy doomsayer talk. Yes, all lies, but again, the kids who get the good grades these days are the ones who can regurgitate and reformat the propaganda spoon fed them from day 1 of Kindergarten if not earlier.
Just tell lots of lies. That is what all the other green propaganda does.
Current threats to the environment include toxic rain, ozone depletion and pollution. U.S. consumers are ranked least environmentally friendly of 17 nations in National Geographic Greendex, which measures how consumers in different countries are taking action on environmental risks. However, there are many ways in which you can go green to help conserve resources and stop the degradation of the environment.
Recycling
Recycling is one way that you can conserve resources and prevent virgin raw materials from entering the production chain. You can recycle a variety of materials, including paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, metal and aluminum.
Recycling not only keeps us from exploiting new resources, but it reduces our reliance on landfills. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recycling also helps protect human and environmental health by removing harmful substances from the waste stream.
eCycling is a variation of recycling, in which consumers donate their used consumer electronics. These electronics can then be refurbished or parts can be reused. This extends the life of the product and keeps it out of the waste stream for a longer period of time.
Water Conservation
If every U.S. household installed water-efficient appliances, the nation could save 3 trillion gallons of water a year, according to the EPA. That adds up to about $18 billion a year, or $170 per household.
Every drop of water you use goes through a costly and energy-intensive process to deliver and treat. By reducing the amount of water used, you are reducing energy consumption and helping to address climate change.
Saving water is good for environmental and human health. When we deplete reservoirs and groundwater, this contributes to higher concentrations of natural and human pollutants. Water conservation also aids in keeping the environment healthy by maintaining natural pollution filters such as wetlands and reducing surface water withdrawals that can degrade habitats.
Green Building
The buildings Americans work and play in contribute to resource depletion and high energy consumption. Thirty-nine percent of carbon emissions come from buildings. Green building practices can reduce energy use by 24 to 50 percent, carbon emissions by 33 to 39 percent, water use by 40 percent and solid waste by 70 percent, according to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is an international green building certification program that certifies residential and commercial buildings that are built with green building standards. Some considerations include water efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. You can use LEED standards to improve the green rating on your home or business.
Air Quality
Pollution caused by humans is contributing to ozone depletion and climate change. Human health risks, such as asthma, are also associated with poor air quality. By changing the way you travel to work or mow your lawn, you can help improve air quality. The EPA recommends the following actions to help improve air quality:
1. Don’t drive. Take public transportation, walk or bike.
2. Keep your car well maintained to limit emissions. Avoid excessive idling.
3. Use latex paints instead of oil-based paints, solvents or varnishes that produce fumes.
4. Use an electric starter when you barbecue instead of charcoal lighter fluid.
Hazardous Waste
According to the EPA, Americans generate 1.6 million tons of household hazardous waste per year. These products may contain hazardous, corrosive properties and can cause harm to the environment if disposed of improperly. Improper disposal includes pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers or into the trash.
You can help by reducing your purchase of products that contain hazardous ingredients. When you use these products, store them carefully to avoid accidents. Always follow the rules of disposal contained on the product labels. If in doubt, call your local environmental, health or solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Many cities also have special collection days for hazardous waste, so check within your community. Collection options enable you to bring in any unused household hazardous waste, which can then be reused. Reusing these products helps conserve resources and save money, while proper disposal helps prevent pollution, which could have negative effects on human health and the environment.