Everyone around the equator is complaining about the heat recently. People on the other side of the world is experiencing longer winter. but have anyone of us thought of what can we do to salvage the problem?
I personally experienced it this holidays, when I went to Germany/Austria. Usually by March, the weather starts to change to become less cold (Spring), before it gets warm by April for summer. Apparently this year the cold lasted longer than it usually does! When we went, the temperature was still below 10 degree celcius most of the time. Thank goodness it gradually changed to be warmer towards the end of our trip. (Actually I loved the cold weather, I got to see SNOW in one of the cities. The others only had collected ice (snow) on the grounds.. but you never know how much the Caucasians were craving for summer season.)
And at the same time around Asia the temperature had been rising by one or two degree celcius recently!
It is firmly believed by scientists around the world that this is caused by the phenomenon ‘Global Warming’.
So what is global warming then?
Wikipedia defines it as ‘Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of Earth’s near-surface air and oceans’ and it is postulated that there will be continued increment if we do not start ‘saving’ the world.
What consequences does the increase in temperature of the Earth cause? Let me fill you in with some examples from wiki.
- causes sea levels to rise thus flooding in low lying areas around the world.
- change the amount and pattern of precipitation (rain etc.), probably including expansion of subtropical deserts.
if you still don’t get the seriousness. the glaciers and ice bergs will start to melt as well. I personally have not seen any of these beautiful natural ‘landforms’ and I would very much love to see them with my own eyes before they all melt off. i believe you, you & YOU would love and want the same thing for yourself and also your future generations!
Look at all these beauties yourself.
These are Ice Bergs..( Source from an email my uncle sent me.)
These are glaciers. (Source: http://www.rutasur.com/)
Aren’t they natural beauties? I really hope to see themmmm with my very own eyes and not just through pictures like these.. if the temperature continues to rise, we’ll lose the sight of these landforms very very soooon..
So its time to start saving the Earth!
Seee. Even Sloggi played its part. A bra made up of recycled material, if you think I’m kidding, check http://www.sloggi.com/my/ out please!
“sloggi is proud to present Love World Love sloggi, a brand new eco-friendly range where lingerie is made out of recycled material. With the wonders of technology, now you won’t have to compromise comfort and a perfect fit while saving the environment!”
hahaha. isn’t that amazing! if given the chance, i would sure love to try this eco-friendly lingerie, and save the environment by doing a littleeee bit.
Nonetheless. that is of course not the only way to saving Gaia.
- you can start bringing recycled bags out when you go grocery shopping, to minimise the usage of PLASTIC BAGS. fyi, we need to BUY/PURCHASE plastic bags overseas, in order to encourage the use of recycled bags.
- recycle more by putting your unwanted stuffs into recycle bins! i.e. glass, aluminium cans etc. of course you can encourage your family members and neighbours and influence more people!
- buy minimally packaged goods. i know we (especially girls) are always attracted by nice and colourful packaging. but most of the time these packaging end up in our dustbin. so people, think before you buy!
- unplug unused electronics. Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy.
- start using energy conserving bulbs! they help to save electricity cost tooo!
- reduce usage of air-conditioners too. its a vicious cycle i know. the temperature gets hotter, we tend to on it more.
- Last but not least, use more eco-friendly things, eg. recycled paper, Sloggi’s eco-friendly bra! :D
I LOVE the WORLD. there’s too much I have not seen. We NEED to save the Earth before its too late. So peoplee, please start sooon! (: Like I mentioned, even lingeries can be made up of recycled materials, what is now impossible? I really think the only lacking part is every human being’s contribution. I alone can do no wonder, but if everybody plays a small part, we WILL make a difference.
