Global warming already disrupts millions of lives daily in the forms of destructive weather patterns and loss habitat. What is already happening is only the tip of the melting iceberg, for it is our children and grandchlidren who will suffer the greatest from the impact of global warming. This article outlines some ways that you can act to prevent the Earth's atmosphere from warming. While humankind has the ability to destroy the planet, we also have the capacity to protect and sustain it.

  Reducing your carbon and greenhouse gas emisions will not only make your personal living space more sustainable but it will save your money in both th short and long term. Global warming is occuring more rapidly than it was originally expected to -- only forty years ago, the big worry was global cooling. Even if you remain a cynic, however, and believe that the makority of scientist are wrong, you will benefit from reduced pollution, a healthier lifestyle and increased savings from enacting these simple activities that will not reduce the quality of your lifestyle.

• Get educated. Educate yourself about global warming. The more facts you have the more you can persuade others to make simple but effective changes in daily behavior. Energy saving technique are either initially expensive (for example solar power), or take extra time (for example recycling), so many people need convincing that their efforts matter.
• Recycle more. Recycle more using recycle bins, composing, etc.
• Use compact fluorescent bulbs. replace three frequently using light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs / lamps and save 135 kgs of carbon dioxide.
• Use recycle paper.
• Unplug unused electronics. Even when electronic devices are turned off, they use energy. Save over 450 kgs of carbon dioxide per year by unplugging them.
• Grow fast growing plants. Plants like bamboo grow faster and require less chemicals and care. Make sure that the plants are appropriate for your area.
• Take public transportation.
• Ride a bicycle. Taking the bike instead of the cars is a very simple solution.