Global Warming

In the US there is so much pollution in the air that is caused by the everyday things that we do.  For example one common pollution is driving cars, our cars release a lot of CO2.  In fact they release about 30 percent of carbon dioxide into the earth's air.  But the total of carbon dioxide in our environment is 40 percent, which is the primary heat trapping gas.  Also with the constant changes in the temperature it can cause enormous implications for our health and welfare.  The US Global Change Research Program said that we are more likely to have stronger coastal storm surges and more frequent extreme rainfall event.  There will also be an increase in the flooding, an increase in droughts and more wildfires in some regions.  If we want to prevent this then we need to act together to reduce heat trapping gas emissions by using energy more efficiently.  One way to do this is instead of driving everywhere we can walk to places that are close.  We can also carpool with people to school that live on the same street that we do.  By driving less we can reduce the percent of carbon dioxide in the air.  
There are many agencies out there that are making changes now to help save the planet.  One of them is the Environmental Protection Agency, they are taking action under the Clean Air Act.  This act is to help protect Americans from the harms posed by air pollution. Another agency that is promoting the Clean Air Act is the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.  Their mission statement is "We work together to clean the air we breathe and protect our climate through education, incentives, and enforcement."  They also suggest that people should make cleaner choices by taking the bus and train more, change fireplaces to natural gases or propane, replace the old uncertified wood stoves, use electric yard equipment and also use fuel efficient cars that is better for the planet.   








Other Sources Used:
http://www.123helpme.com/view.asp?id=10771
http://www1.pscleanair.org/