Carbon Dioxide is the cause of global warming. People are aware we use fossil fuels to produce energy for human consumption. However, burning fossil fuel releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere contributing to the greenhouse effect which is warming the earth. Each day people are wasting various sources of energy needed to operate their daily lives. Because many people like to remain in their comfort zone, they do not care or pay that much attention to the environment around them. Therefore, the temperature will continue to increase each year. As a result, the weather patterns are unstable and getting worse every year as well. People should think about some of the solutions that can improve the environment. One possible solution is to use renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, and hydropower as an alternative to fossil fuels for humans use.
The graph “Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Energy Source” shown above illustrates the differences between the coal, natural gas, and solar energy resources. As we know, coal is one of the most commonly used fossil fuels in today’s world. According to the data, coal releases over 16 times the amount of CO2 emissions, whereas solar energy releases less than 100 grams of CO2. Therefore, we can say renewable energy is the most effective way to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide.
Some people may ask, what is renewable energy? Renewable energy is an energy source from nature that naturally replenishes itself. It is also known as green energy. In recent years, governments around the world have been thinking about ways to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions in the hope that people will start to use renewable energy. The picture above shows the different type of renewable energy, and how it works. For example, if we want to use wind power, we have to build up a wind power plant in order to produce the energy. As I mentioned before, renewable energy comes from nature, it’s unlimited, and it can reduce the greenhouse gas in the air. unlike fossil fuels which are limited and harmful to our environment.
The “Recent Global Monthly Mean CO2″ graph displays the Carbon Dioxide levels in the world. The data shows Carbon Dioxide continues to increase each year. It means each year the temperature is also increasing. Therefore, if people keep using fossil fuels, the carbon dioxide will not reduce, and it will get worse. By utilizing renewable energy sources, we can steadily reduce the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.
The graph above shows the global temperature and the sea levels. The data shows the temperature keeps increasing each year because of the rise in CO2 levels. As a result, sea levels are also rising due to the melted ice from the Arctic pole and the Antarctic pole, and it poses a threat to the earth’s ecology and environment. Therefore, people should use more renewable energy as their main energy supply to protect the environment. Finally, renewable energy is good for our environment because it is the most effective way to reduce the CO2 level, and people can save more energy in their daily lives. If people can get out of their comfort zone, it can make a big difference. Therefore, everyone should take action in order to save our environment.