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There are numerous causes of global warming, each of which contributes to the increasing intensity of the effects that climate change has on our planet. If you are looking for information on global warming itself then our what is global warming article may be of use to you.

The main cause of global warming is the increase of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere. This creates what is known as the greenhouse effect which heats the earth by reducing the level of solar rays that are able to escape from our atmosphere. Although the greenhouse effect is essentially a vital factor in supporting life on earth by keeping our atmosphere warm enough to support life, human activities are contributing to the quantity of greenhouse gases providing an artificial increase in the intensity of the greenhouse effect. One of the key causes of global warming is pollution caused as a result of transportation. The use of aviation, public transport (buses, trains, taxis) and personal transport (cars, motorbikes etc) are all on the increase as our population increases.

Increasing transportation use is a cause of global warming due to emissions produced from planes, trains and everyday vehicles. These emissions are adding to the level of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere increasing the intensity of the greenhouse effect. Technologies are constantly been developed and improved to allow for increasingly efficient engines which will have a positive impact in reducing greenhouse emissions as a result of transportation. Energy production is another key cause of global warming. Coal, oil and gas power plants burn energy sources in order to drive turbines generating electricity. As the worlds energy demand rises, increasing amounts of emissions will be added to the greenhouse effect increasing the intensity of global warming. With increasing investment in technologies making use of solar, wind, geothermal and hydro related energy sources, the effect that energy production has on global warming can be reduced.

Increasing deforestation is having a negative impact as a cause of global warming as trees help to absorb carbon dioxide which reduces the intensity of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. As we harvest more of these trees, the capacity for this process decreases resulting in more greenhouse gases building up in our atmosphere. With the introduction of sustainable construction methods and materials we can greatly reduce the impact this process has on global warming.

There are many man-made and natural causes of global warming, however through combined commitment in making uses of sustainable resources and technologies, we can greatly reduce the impact the causes of global warming may have on the earth in future years.

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The main reasons why we should all recycle more are shown below:

* Energy Saving
* Material Conservation
* Reduction Of Rubbish In Landfills
* Helping The Environment

Energy saving is important if we are to reduce the future effects of global warming. If we recycle one aluminium can, we are able to save enough energy to run a TV for around 3 hours. This will obviously depend on the energy consumption of your TV, but it gives you a great idea as to just how much energy can be saved during the process of recycling products.

Conservation is becoming an increasingly important recycling issue. It is estimated that (in the U.S.A) around 40 million newspapers are cut down each day, resulting in the equivalent of around half a million trees ending up in landfills each and every week.

The reduction of landfills is important for cleaning up the environment, and giving land back to nature. The above information for conservation shows how much waste is sent to landfills in one week, just down to one product (the everyday newspaper).

We are able to help the environment by recycling in a number of ways. It is important that we recycle to achieve a reduction of not only existing landfills, but any future landfill developments which may be needed as a result of over capacity. We can also help the environment through conservation, as the reduction in deforestation saves the environment and the wildlife in these areas.

What You Can Do

If you understand the reasons why you should recycle, and wish to make a difference, here is a list of useful tips you can use to recycle.

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Many homes throughout the UK, and many other parts of the world now have recycling boxes and bins. It is sensible to make use of these, and take the time to fill them. If you don’t have these boxes, you can easily purchase a suitable container for each recyclable product (e.g. paper, plastic, and glass), and then take these down to your local recycling centre.
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Try to shop sensibly. Look for products which don’t have much packaging to start with, and your halfway there. Did you know that in the US, around $1 of every $11 spent on food items is the cost of the packaging? Also try to only purchase the items you will use to reduce the estimated 21 million shopping bags of food which end up in US landfills each and every year.

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