Human behaviour, humans in danger
"The Industrial Revolution really was the start of the input of pollutants into the atmosphere that’s changing the climate," says Dr Neville Hollingworth. "What we’re seeing today is the effects of over 150 years of industrialisation, the incredible, enormous increase of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and other particulate pollutants – aerosols and things like that have all contributed to climate change. What we need to try and do now is to think about ways of adapting to that."
The general consensus is that our consumption of energy produces carbon emissions, and these affect our atmostphere. So exactly what is it that we do that causes this?
Listen to the audio below to find out more from CEH Lancaster scientist Dr David Howard, who specialises in Environmental Science and Energy. (0'14")
A little goes a long way (1'01")
If everyone makes an effort to save energy, Dr Howard claims, we can make a difference.
Back to basics (0'42")
Why not do things the old fashioned way, asks Dr Howard.
So, what can you do?
+ Turn off television sets - don't leave them on standby.
+ Remove phone chargers from sockets
+ Recycle - carbon emissions are produced in constant processing of packaging
+ Use waste bath water to water the garden - the chemicals found in shampoos etc are generally at too low a concentration to harm your garden plants
Click here for more tips from the Energy Saving Trust
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