The only time I can watch BBC or Fox News Channel is when I am done watching some of my favorite TV soaps on Channel 9. Early in the morning while sipping my Bon Vivant java, I watch news and this starts my day.
Well, it is disquieting to see how environmentalists have projected the impact of global warming on this country, on this planet. How the environment in the other parts of the world is giving up—denuded and all done in.
Quite surprising because I was busy and never did I think about such news that this world is near its end. Inside an edifice enshrouded with thick glass and concrete materials (and air-conditioned), who would think that the world we have is being smoked and roasted by the inexorable activities of humans?
And who in his/her right mind would dare stop all human beings of what they do? I think a bit of news is not enough. This could not spur people to take heed on this problem. Thus, many countries possibly are thinking of ways to stop global warming in a different way still just to give way to business. Having no existing business, this world, I think, may be dreary, too. But let’s weigh against: tedium in between or saving of Earth—which one will leaders prioritize? I don’t know, either.
Global warming is one of the most serious challenges facing not only the people from other countries but Ilonggos (and Filipinos on the whole) as well. To protect the health and economic well-being of existing and future generations, we must diminish our emissions of heat-trapping gases by using the skill, competence, and sensible ways out at our politicians’ disposal.
Our leaders must have the expertise and inventiveness to lessen the danger of global warming in our day—or at least fretfulness about this matter. During their campaigning here in Iloilo City, how about asking them the global warming solutions they will be making available to stimulate the Philippine economy by creating jobs, saving consumers’ money, and protecting our national safety.
I hope our acts must be put into practice. For one thing, using energy more resourcefully and moving to renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, and bio-energy) would radically reduce our emissions of heat-trapping gases. For one, the burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide—the leading cause of global warming. However, renewable energy does not; increasing the share of our electricity generated from renewable resources is one of the most helpful ways to reduce global warming releases.
And, by the way, have you noticed that the cars and trucks on our constricted street are another significant source of carbon dioxide emissions? A serious effort to address global warming must consequently reduce emissions from cars and trucks. A few technologies already exist can do this, while our country (or our companies) also create new jobs in the automotive sector and other industries throughout the nation. Where is that invention with which cars and trucks can be run with water? I think it is a creation of a genius. Through the earnest initiatives of our politicians our country could save billions of pesos on gasoline, and we could shrink our dependence on foreign oil.
If we can’t carry out any solution to prevent global warming, possibly we need to eradicate cars and all that cause the harshness of hot globe. What do you think? And what for that this country has a government and politicians?
Anyway as commonplace city dwellers, at home, we, Ilonggos, have to replace all our customary incandescent light bulbs with super efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. We have to turn off and save antique refrigerators. We don’t have use our microwave more often if we only need to heat small items. Turning on our stove to heat up water can be easier and cheaper in the microwave.
Turning our computers to a more efficient mode helps to conserve power. Whether at home or work, turning our computer to hibernate mode or low power mode conserves a considerable amount of money and energy.
Buying solar equipment is also a good move.
Reducing the numbers of hours in the car by biking and walking more and consolidating all of our trips into one trip throughout the week, or using mass transit are also a help. If you can save 20 miles a week, then you just save the earth of carbon dioxide emissions a year. And it is nice a feeling to keep our body especially our legs fit. It’s healthful.
By changing some driving habits, we, Ilonggos, can save on fuel that is by avoiding driving during rush hour if possible. By wasting less time sitting in traffic we save on all that gas spent idling. We have to drive the speed limit: Car fuel efficiency drops sharply over 55 mph. We have to keep our car in top order: A clean air filter and as it should be inflated tires on a well serviced car will save big at the pump.
Not everyone flies, but if we’re frequent flyers then taking two or more flights less a year can seriously reduce emissions. If we don't fly but drive for vacations—how about trying taking them closer to home? By driving less, and using mass transit such as a train or bus, we can save greatly on traveling expenses as well as the environment. If we must fly, then our alternative is buying carbon counterbalances in exchange for the emissions spent.
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