STOP GREENHOUSE POLLUTION !
By Kishaliniy Periasamy
2013-121789
Topic: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Green house gas is a
gas in atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared
range. This process is the fundamental cause of the green house effect. Water
vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone are the main greenhouse
gases in our Earth’s atmosphere. United Nations data shows that Malaysia’s
carbon emissions in 2006 is at 187 million tonnes or 7.2 tonnes from each
Malaysians. The figure below shows how greenhouse effect occurs.
The
main causes of greenhouse effects are burning of fossil fuels which leads to
release of higher concentrations of carbon dioxide. Other than burning of
fossil fuels, using of fertilizers in agricultural activities leads to higher
nitrous oxide concentrations. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) used in refrigeration system and sprays. When CFC’s are
released into the air, they get to one of the layers atmosphere around the earth and create a hole
in the ozone layer which allows ultraviolet radiation.
As Ministry Of Natural Resources and Environment, I would like to suggest some solutions to this problem as this problem may bring a bad effect to our country. First of all, buy energy saving appliances. This will require less energy and less fossil fuels being burned. Other than that, reduce the use of electricity. Turn off lights and other energy sources when they are not being used.
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On the other hand, start to plant trees. During photosynthesis, plants will absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen. This can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide on earth. A single tree will absorb approximately one ton of carbon dioxide during it's lifetime. Moreover, using less hot water can reduce the release of carbon dioxide which is about 350 pounds. Food wastage also one of the main cause of greenhouse gas release.
Recently, according to our Prime Minister, "today the country was on track to meet it's pledge of reducing it's greenhouse gas emission by 40% by 2020." Hence, let's work on together to save our mother earth from being polluted.
Reference
1) http://environment.about.com/od/globalwarming/tp/globalwarmtips.htm
2) http://www.environment.act.gov.au/climate_change/tips_to_reduce_greenhouse_emissions
3) http://3greengtl.com.my/Latest-News/greenhouse-gases-ghg.html
One thing that caught my attention in this article is the idea of planting trees in order to reduce the carbon dioxide level in which a single tree will absorb approximately one ton of carbon dioxide during it's lifetime.This is one of the best way any individual can contribute to our Earth and avoid greenhouse effect.
ReplyDeleteWe as a responsible Malaysian should contribute our part to reduce green house effect and not only depending on others to make the first move. One effective and simple way to reduce green house effect is to practice 3R in our daily life. 3R is reduce,reuse and recycle. Through this way we can reduce the amount of wastage produced. Indirectly we are releasing less amount of green house gas and day by day green house pollution can be reduced.
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ReplyDeleteAs we live in Malaysia, where hot weather is inescapable, we always turn on the air-conditioner to cool down our room, car and others. Well, turning it on is not a great choice, because air-conditioner and a few other home devices, such as refrigerators, freezers and furnaces require a lot of energy to be turned on. This will bring a bad effect to The environment. I think the best way is we turn on the fan instead of air-conditioner. If the day is hot enough, turning it on for a few hours would not be bad.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your suggestions especially planting more trees as they are keep being chopped off.Planting more trees will reduce the carbon dioxide level in our environment and i believe is the best way to avoid greenhouse effect.
ReplyDeleteThis should be published worldwide. It is sad to watch our earth been destroyed by irresponsible people. What would the condition for the next generation be if this continues? Hence,we should begin to have a new resolution in us to conserve and preserve our earth greenery.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the effective steps that you have mentioned in the article. If each and every person cooperates by taking these measures, i am sure the greenhouse effect can be reduced. We should also support the Earth Hour Day by switching off the lights in order to reduce the greenhouse effect.
ReplyDeleteI strongly affirm on your topic on stop greenhouse pollution,as of this is a very serious ill of our mother earth.I totally agree with your suggestions and it has to be taken seriously as a measures to safe our planet from facing apocalypse.Well done!A very informative article for our current earth's status.Save our earth,save our future genesis.
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