Global warming: Energy efficiency is key to reduce dangerous threat
Journal Article
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· Utah Energy News; (USA)
OSTI ID:6293766
A consensus is growing among scientists, policymakers and citizens that human activity is altering the Earth's climate. Humans are loading carbon dioxide, methane and other pollutants into the atmosphere through deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. The result, scientists say: pollutants are accelerating the greenhouse effect which is raising the average global temperature. A few degree temperature increase is projected to make major changes in agriculture and many other things. A growing number of scientists believe if these pollutants are not reduced, global warming could destroy the Earth's climatic balance on which our civilization rests, causing disruptions such as heat waves, droughts, coastal flooding and a rise in sea level. Clearly, all the facts about global warming, its exact causes and repercussions on the earth's climate, are not yet in. However, one thing is certain: We are not helpless and we can act now to reduce greenhouse gases through energy efficiency and halting deforestation. While energy efficiency, itself, is not a panacea, it is both an economic opportunity and environmental necessity for out nation, and for our earth.
- OSTI ID:
- 6293766
- Journal Information:
- Utah Energy News; (USA), Journal Name: Utah Energy News; (USA) Vol. 9:1; ISSN UENEE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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