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Global Warming - Science Or Hoax?

Gold Coast Tire & Auto Global Warming News By Marquis Van De Mark

The issue of whether global warming is based on sound science or indeed is a hoax may come down to the fact that the theory is a little bit of both. Some people would say that although human activity does have a somewhat deleterious impact on the environment, people may also say that the dire circumstances included by global warming proponents appear to be a hoax. There are several motives for such a hoax to be perpetrated however. There are people who genuinely dislike capitalism and want to use the theory of warming in order to promote the idea of countries such as the United States having a more socialistic economy.

Then there are capitalists who use the warming theory to promote the idea of investing in green products which are made by companies they have invested in. These capitalists would then use the mass hysteria over the need to go green in order to profit. The fact of the matter is that people begin to question the veracity of claims that global warming is based on sound science when they talk about limiting carbon dioxide emissions, when those emissions are exactly what plants need in order to breathe.

People also begin to question the seriousness of any proposal to curb warming that comes out of the Copenhagen conference due to the fact that India and China will not likely sign on to any such proposal. Both of those countries need their economies to grow and don’t want the concerns over warming to slow them down.

Environmentally Friendly Living - How to Do It

Gold Coast Tire & Auto Environmentally Friendly Living By Lynne Mueller

Environmentally friendly living is not as difficult as you may think. All it takes is some small adjustments in how you live, and you will soon be on your way to helping the planet become more sustainable. Most people today care about the environment, but do not really know what they can do to help it. Here are some practical tips to help you reduce your environmental impact, save money, and live a happy, healthier life.

1. Recycle! This is a pretty basic one, but so many people still ignore it. Plastic, glass, and aluminum can all be recycled by most cities with recycling programs, as can paper. If your city offers a recycling program, be sure to take advantage of it. If there is no program, ask your city commission to start one, and in the meantime, find a private recycling plant nearby that will take your recyclable goods.

2. Use compost in your garden. Commercial fertilizers can harm the environment. You can buy your own composting bin and create luscious, nutritious food for all the plants in your yard with completely natural ingredients. It helps you save money on fertilizer, too.

3. Buy organic cotton clothing and products. This will cut down on the amount of toxic pesticides being used in the environment and support organic farmers.

4. Purchase toxin free cleaning products or make your own. You will be making a huge difference for the environment, as well as your family, since you will be using materials that help and do not harm.

5. Shop at local farmer markets to support your local food growers, as well as cut down on transportation emissions for those foods to be transported across the country. Local farmer markets have organic produce that you can buy. Buying locally grown produce helps the local farmers and the local economy.

6. Install solar panels on your home. This will enable you to avoid paying an electric bill in many cases, and will be a clean, toxin free form of energy that will reduce the use of fossil fuels. You can also install a wind turbine and power your home with the wind.

7. Turn your thermostat down in the winter and up in the summer to save on your electric bill.

8. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs when your incandescent bulbs burn out.

9. Unplug your electronic equipment when it is not in use. You can also install a smart power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts phantom energy use.

10. Wash your clothes in cold water. The majority of the energy being used to wash your clothes comes from having to heat the water. Try to hang your clothes on a clothes line if possible to reduce your energy costs even further.

11. Purify your tap water with a water filter instead of buying bottled water. Plastic water bottles are filling up our landfills. You can also use an aluminum reusable water bottle.