Are We Entering a New Ice Age?

Scientists suggest that climate change is moving in a new direction. Instead of global warming, we need to worry about global freezing!

The United States has recently seen record-breaking snow storms. This trend is supposed to only worsen as we head towards Christmas, and it seems that the winter blast may become the new norm.

Our planet has already experienced five ice ages, implying that some of this change is out of our control. However, human intervention could help decelerate the process of global freezing.

Switch to Renewable Energy

Humans have negatively impacted the ozone layer by producing green house gases and other pollutants. We can decrease the damage we cause by turning to renewable energy.

Renewable energy, or green energy, is created using a renewable resource, such as wind or sunlight.

Many locations have an abundant supply of these energy sources, and as long as there are no major environmental changes, these resources should never run out.

Renewable resources also will not release the same pollutants that gas and coal do. For this reason, shifting to solar power or wind power can decrease your environmental footprint.

Use Less Energy

You can choose to consume less energy and reduce the need for harmful power sources. Try to walk instead of drive, take public transportation, and turn off electronics in your home when you are not using them.

You can also switch to LED light bulbs to help the environment. These energy-efficient light bulbs produce the same amount of light as incandescent bulbs, but LEDs use less energy (measured in watts).

It is easy to retrofit your house with LEDs, and LED lights come in a variety of color temperatures and intensities, so you can make this change without altering your style and comfort.

Humanity has a long way to go before we find a way to be completely eco-friendly. But by making positive changes to our lifestyles today, we might be able to avoid another ice age.