CO2 Reduction
According to NASA, "Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important heat-trapping (greenhouse) gas, which is released through human activities such as deforestation and burning fossil fuels, as well as natural processes such as respiration and volcanic eruptions".
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National Geographic states that the release of the gases is at an all-time high. It can be noted that most of the sectors of the global economy, from manufacturing to the final consumer, contributes to the emission of this greenhouse gas. This is causing more harm than good as it is causing changes to the climate. Temperatures will continue to rise, as will the impact of acid rain, which continues to be high, causing damage to plant life. They both have immediate and long-term consequences for the ecosystem. As a result of its ability to displace oxygen from the atmosphere, it can cause difficulty breathing, excessive sweating, increased heart rate, and convulsions in humans, among other things. What can be done to alleviate the severity of the situation is the question.
Since the underlying causes for the emission of this gas are by human activities, humans can help reduce the impact of CO2. Reducing our home energy carbon emission can include making an effort to use fewer appliances, using recyclable products and packaging, using other alternative options like driving fewer carbon emission cars, or a combination of these ideas.
Businesses can help increase environmental awareness among their employees and stakeholders by making environmentally conscious purchasing decisions, implementing sustainable business practices, and promoting greener work methods.
Source: Life cycle assessment from Botta Packaging
An additional way in which the government can also help is by investing and backing companies whose primary mission is to cut carbon dioxide and other harmful gases from the atmosphere. The Environmental Protection Agencies should keep educating the general public on the hazards posed by the gases and also continue to push for environmental programs that help reduce the pollution on the planet.
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External links
https://climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/carbon-dioxide/
https://sciencing.com/effect-human-activities-environment-11374.html
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/greenhouse-gases
