Emissions are defined as gases or other
small particles that get into the environment when fuels are burned. Most of
these come from automobiles and industries. When much of these are released in
the atmosphere the air becomes of poor quality causing pollution and global
warming. Humans contribute to emissions through air. Digestive processes of
livestock contribute small portions of carbon dioxide and methane. Human beings
release emissions as a result of their inventions. Some of the emissions
include methane gas, hexafluoride, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. Another
emission is ozone which results from combination of gases and air.
United states have the highest levels
of emissions in the world. This is due to the high industrialization. Due to the
technological advancements more and more countries are increasing their levels
of emissions. Use of clean energy is the only solution that can facilitate
decrease in the amounts of emissions that are getting into the environment.
Clean energy is any source of energy that does not release toxic gases in to
the environment. In addition clean energy sources are never exhausted and so
they can be renewed. Examples of these sources are solar and wind energy. These
two sources of energy are proving to be more and more popular and they are even
more available and cheaper to consumers (UNEP, 2010).
The accumulation of green house gases
in the environment causes the formation of ozone layer. This layer acts as a
blanket that traps a lot of heat in the atmosphere which then results to
changes in the climate. These changes in weather causes extreme conditions like
floods, droughts, storms and also rise in the sea levels. Climate change has
become a worldwide disaster. It has therefore become an issue of concern which if
not prevented will cause destruction of conditions and resources around the
globe. These changes have great impact on the lives of individuals.
By: Noor Alzayer
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