Our environment is in trouble.People and industries are polluting the air,rivers,lakes,and seas, You may think that there's nothing you can do to help. That's not ture. In fact, there are many things you can do to help the environment. Here are a few.
Cars
The burining of gasoline is one of the biggest ources of carbon monoxide(CO) in the atmosphere. Some people believe that Co is causing global warming. They think CO thins the ozone layer,which protects us from the sun's rays.So try to walk,bicycle,or us piblic transportation.And if you drive a car, drive at a steady speed-this more efficient than speeding up and slowing down.
Products
Don't us disposable products.In a single year,people in the United State use enough disposable diapers to reach to the moon and back seven times. If yu use disposable products, use products made from recycled materials. Also,recycle whenever possible.Recycling on aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
Energy
The biggest use of home energy is for heating and cooling homes. So rurn the heat down, especially at night. Replace regular light bulbs with fluorescent or halogen bulbs, which use less energy.
Water
Showers use a lot or water.In one week a typical American family uses as much water as a person drinks in three years! Buying a special "low-flow" shower head or taking shorter showers can cut this use in half. Also, fix any leaky faucets.