Climate protection concerns us all
It is imperative that we act! Natural disasters and increasing global warming, both caused by climate change, threaten our living space around the clock. Climate change is driven by the harmful emissions of carbon dioxide.
The greenhouse effect
Global warming is caused by agriculture and livestock farming, extensive deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. As a result, the greenhouse gases nitrous oxide, methane and carbon dioxide are concentrated in the atmosphere. The greenhouse gases ensure that the sun's short-wave radiation can penetrate the earth without any problems. In contrast, the greenhouse gases do not allow the long-wave radiation, i.e. the reflected heat, to pass through. This causes the atmosphere to warm up. The whole thing is called the greenhouse effect.
The impact of global warming on living things
When it comes to global warming, a European living north of the Alps will not initially see any threat. But behind this term lies something very serious: the change in the world's climate and, as a result, the living conditions on earth. These problems can have very serious consequences. There can be more heavy rainfall, rising sea levels, increased glacier melting, increasing drought, an increase in heat waves, an increase in storms and high water or flooding. The warming of the oceans is very problematic. This is because this warming represents an increasing risk of tsunamis, landslides in the deep sea, outgassing of the ocean floors and the decline in biodiversity. It is important to be aware that it is not possible to predict which effects will be less severe and which will be particularly severe. Furthermore, it is not possible to predict which part of the world will experience the greatest problems. Despite everything, it is clear that climate change will have very strong impacts all over the world.
General energy-saving tips
In order to save energy and not accelerate climate change even further, we should make sure that short distances are covered without a car. It would be very important to cycle or even walk short distances. This is because 60 percent of all car journeys are shorter than five kilometers.
Showering instead of bathing
It is clear that bathing uses a lot more water than showering. On average, it amounts to about 100 liters less per wash. So it can be seen that quite a lot of water and also energy can be saved here.
Not all rooms are heated
In rooms that are rarely used, the heating can be turned down to a very low level without any problems. This can result in energy savings of up to three percent. This is also a great advantage for your wallet.
Use switchable power strips
Electrical devices consume electricity even when they are in standby mode. For this reason, you should use power strips that can be switched off. This can save around 400 kilowatt hours per year. This corresponds to a CO2 saving of around 260 kilograms and 72 euros.
Do not use a tumble dryer
Not drying your laundry in a tumble dryer can save a lot of CO2 and money. You can save up to 50 cents per load of laundry.
intermittent ventilation
It is important to insulate the windows and ventilate them intermittently.
use window shutters
The shutters can be lowered at night, which can result in an additional energy consumption of five percent.
reduce room temperature
For every degree that the room temperature is reduced, up to 50 euros and 75 liters of heating oil can be saved in one period.
Focus on seasonal foods
Buying from a greenhouse farm should be avoided. CO2 emissions can be reduced by choosing seasonal vegetables and fruit.
prefer green electricity
Green electricity is generated from renewable energies. They emit fewer greenhouse gases and are therefore more climate-friendly.
The greenhouse effect
Global warming is caused by agriculture and livestock farming, extensive deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. As a result, the greenhouse gases nitrous oxide, methane and carbon dioxide are concentrated in the atmosphere. The greenhouse gases ensure that the sun's short-wave radiation can penetrate the earth without any problems. In contrast, the greenhouse gases do not allow the long-wave radiation, i.e. the reflected heat, to pass through. This causes the atmosphere to warm up. The whole thing is called the greenhouse effect.
The impact of global warming on living things
When it comes to global warming, a European living north of the Alps will not initially see any threat. But behind this term lies something very serious: the change in the world's climate and, as a result, the living conditions on earth. These problems can have very serious consequences. There can be more heavy rainfall, rising sea levels, increased glacier melting, increasing drought, an increase in heat waves, an increase in storms and high water or flooding. The warming of the oceans is very problematic. This is because this warming represents an increasing risk of tsunamis, landslides in the deep sea, outgassing of the ocean floors and the decline in biodiversity. It is important to be aware that it is not possible to predict which effects will be less severe and which will be particularly severe. Furthermore, it is not possible to predict which part of the world will experience the greatest problems. Despite everything, it is clear that climate change will have very strong impacts all over the world.
General energy-saving tips
In order to save energy and not accelerate climate change even further, we should make sure that short distances are covered without a car. It would be very important to cycle or even walk short distances. This is because 60 percent of all car journeys are shorter than five kilometers.
Showering instead of bathing
It is clear that bathing uses a lot more water than showering. On average, it amounts to about 100 liters less per wash. So it can be seen that quite a lot of water and also energy can be saved here.
Not all rooms are heated
In rooms that are rarely used, the heating can be turned down to a very low level without any problems. This can result in energy savings of up to three percent. This is also a great advantage for your wallet.
Use switchable power strips
Electrical devices consume electricity even when they are in standby mode. For this reason, you should use power strips that can be switched off. This can save around 400 kilowatt hours per year. This corresponds to a CO2 saving of around 260 kilograms and 72 euros.
Do not use a tumble dryer
Not drying your laundry in a tumble dryer can save a lot of CO2 and money. You can save up to 50 cents per load of laundry.
intermittent ventilation
It is important to insulate the windows and ventilate them intermittently.
use window shutters
The shutters can be lowered at night, which can result in an additional energy consumption of five percent.
reduce room temperature
For every degree that the room temperature is reduced, up to 50 euros and 75 liters of heating oil can be saved in one period.
Focus on seasonal foods
Buying from a greenhouse farm should be avoided. CO2 emissions can be reduced by choosing seasonal vegetables and fruit.
prefer green electricity
Green electricity is generated from renewable energies. They emit fewer greenhouse gases and are therefore more climate-friendly.
