ThunderStorm By Global Warming

ThunderStorm By Global Warming

Green cleaning

Why Go Green?

Green cleaning is a way to reduce chemically-reactive and toxic cleaning products which contain various toxic chemicals some of which emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) causing respiratory and dermatological problems among other adverse effects.

The purpose of 'going green' is to address human illnesses that arise from exposure as well as damage to the environment (water, soil, air) from disposal of products we use every day.

The truth is that everything single thing we do every day has an impact on the planet -- good or bad. The good news is that as an individual you have the power to control most of your choices and, therefore, the impact you create: from where you live to what you buy, eat, and use to light your home to where and how you vacation, to how you shop or vote, you can have global impact.

But embracing a greener lifestyle isn't just about helping to preserve equatorial rain forests, it can also mean improving your health, and, ultimately, improving your overall quality of life. Why wouldn't anyone want to green? Keep reading for all the important, big-picture details.

A sampling of the potential health effects of some common household products:

Glass cleaners may contain Isopropyl alcohol and ammonia which can irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat, and cause coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

All-purpose cleaners may contain 2-butoxyethanol which can cause headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness and confusion, in addition to irritating the eyes, nose, throat and mouth.

Bathroom cleaners may contain Sodium hypochlorite/chlorine which can severely irritate the skin; may cause eye damage, coughing or shortness of breath.

Coral Reefs

Global Warming

Global warming is the increase in the earth's temperature caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and methane) in the atmosphere. Increasing levels of greenhouse gases, resulting from industry and the burning of fossil fuels, may result in rising global temperatures, causing coastal flooding and major climatic changes. A United Nations panel of scientists has predicted that if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, the average global temperature could rise by 1° to 3.5° C (1.8° to 6.3° F) by the year 2100.

Coral Reefs

Coral reefs around the world are in danger. One of the causes is global warming, which has been increasing the temperature of the ocean water resulting in coral bleaching. The Great Barrier Reef is a chain of coral reefs in the Coral Sea, off the northeastern coast of Australia.

Australia has been slow to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions. This may explain why in 1998, almost 90% of the Great Barrier Reef was affected by coral bleaching.

Global warming trends may also lead to more extreme and unpredictable weather. An increase in tropical storms could do extensive physical damage to coral reef ecosystems. Rising sea levels may become a serious threat to coral reefs and to small island nations based on coral reef atolls.

The biggest way we can help prevent further destruction of coral reefs is to help curb global warming. The first step in reaching this goal is to educate people and make them aware that global warming exists and the consequences of it. Unfortunately, awareness isn't enough. People have to do something. The governments of many nations have met and passed bills and mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These include the Berlin Mandate and Kyoto Protocol.

How can we save our planet?

How can we save our planet?

We have got a great world and are all very lucky to be apart of it, but co2 is taking over our planet. We are all using electricity and fuels too much than we should which produces too much co2 for our planet to handle. This is what is causing all these strong winds, floods, hot weather and bad weather...this is called climate change and that is what is happening.

Some hundred million people live within 3 feet of mean sea level, and much of the world's population is concentrated in vulnerable coastal cities. In the U.S., Louisiana and Florida are especially at risk.

Glaciers around the world have been melting and causing sea levels to rise.

Strong hurricanes, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, and other natural disasters as we all know are more common in many parts of the world. The growth of deserts may also cause food shortages in many places.

Don't forget - helping to save the planet, it can help humans, animals and planet earth. How do you want our planet to be for all creatures great and small in the future?