The protection of the atmosphere plays an important role in the protection of the environment. Any of us can significantly reduce our share in generating emissions into it. Act yourself, set an example for others, and your contribution to the common cause of preserving peace around us will become significant.
Instructions
Step 1
Think about what kind of transport you use. Your share of harmful emissions into the atmosphere no longer depends on what principle the transport you use works (i.e., whether it uses an electric motor or an internal combustion engine), but on how much of its power comes from you. Find on the Internet data on the power of this or that vehicle, and calculate the number of people simultaneously in its cabin yourself. Divide the first by the second, and you will find out how much power is consumed when you move this vehicle to work or home.
Step 2
Conduct such an analysis in relation to the types of transport you know for everyday use: bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars, buses, trolleybuses, trams, subway trains, electric trains. For a bicycle, take the human power as 100 W. You will find that the bike is the best in this regard, the public transport is a little worse, the moped is even worse, and the car is the worst, but remember, however, that a moped with a two-stroke engine is undesirable because it emits products into the atmosphere. combustion of not only fuel, but also oil. But on the other hand, old mopeds have one advantage: unlike modern scooters, they sometimes allow you to turn off the engine and ride, pedaling, like on a bicycle. Use this mode more often on such a moped.
Step 3
Consider what steps you can take to protect the atmosphere. Do not rush to hand over the car for scrap - there is nothing wrong with just having it. Just don't use it every day. For example, get to and from work in public transport or by bike (at the same time you will avoid traffic jams), and use the car only for long trips, for example, to the dacha and from the dacha.
Step 4
Some car enthusiasts drive their cars only in the summer, and carry out their preservation for the winter. Consider if you can start doing the same. By doing this, you will not only contribute to the protection of the environment, but also significantly extend the life of the vehicle, since its wear is much more intensive during winter trips.
Step 5
If you have an air conditioner at home, remember that it uses more energy in a day than a computer, washing machine, microwave oven, and all light bulbs (even if they are not energy efficient) combined. Do not use it unnecessarily. Use a fan instead. The same goes for the huge plasma TV: watch only movies that deserve it, and use a device with a small screen for everyday news viewing.
Step 6
When calculating the electricity consumption of household appliances, take into account not only their power, but also the duration of their operation during the day. Despite the high power consumption of the microwave oven, it is turned on for only one minute when heating food. The power of the same plasma TV is three to four times less, but they watch it for several hours a day.
