Global warming is a growing challenge that endangers the environment and greatly impacts human health. However, green technology can combat global warming. While some companies like azgreenmagazine.com are helping with the efforts, here are four green technologies that we should all start using if we want to save the planet.
Biodegradable Plastics
Our plastic consumption habits fill the oceans with plastic debris that harms marine life. On the contrary, biodegradable plastics are plant-based and can replace the plastic products that we already use. A variety of plastic products, from water bottles to straws, now come in biodegradable options, these products will only become more common with time.
Solar Glass
Solar glass can generate energy from sunlight. In fact, solar glass could eventually provide up to 40% of US energy. Although these panels are still a work in progress, we should consider replacing traditional glass windows with solar glass options in the near future.
Artificial Meat
Believe it or not, meat production contributes to global warming. Livestock farming requires excessive amounts of open land, and it often contaminates local rivers and streams. However, some companies now manufacture fake meat. This artificial meat, often referred to as “Beyond Meat,” tastes just as good as “real” meat but is sourced from plants instead. You can even try it out at fast food chains like Del Taco and Burger King!
Carbon Capture Storage
Did you know that it’s now possible to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequester it? This technology, called Carbon Capture Storage, separates carbon dioxide from other gases that we produce during electricity production. Then, pipe systems pump carbon dioxide into underground rock formations. Carbon Capture Storage (CSS) will help save our planet in the coming years as the technology continues to become mainstream.
Global warming is an environmental challenge that threatens our very existence. However, thanks to emerging green technologies, we can still reverse the greenhouse effect and restore the earth to its original state. Which of these green technologies are you excited to try? Share with us in the comments!
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An amazing article. We should really adopt these technologies for the betterment of the human society.
Amazing article, really loved to read this !!!!
I think Biodegradable plastics are plastics that can be degraded by living organisms, usually microbes, into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass. Biodegradable plastics are typically produced from renewable raw materials, microorganisms, petrochemicals, or combinations of the three.