What causes the rapid accumulation of greenhouse gasses?

Scientists maintain that massive production activities during the industrial revolution (early part of
the 20th century) started it all. Factories that churn out cars, trucks, appliances, food items, clothing
and air travel all contributed to the build-up of greenhouse gases.

The emergence of pertinent technologies likewise altered the lifestyle of humans. Even for short
distances, man would drive his car instead of walking. In the home, we extensively use appliances
such as washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, air-conditioners or coolers, heaters.
All these appliances draw electricity and thereby contribute to the rise of people's individual carbon
footprint.

Man's imprudent reliance on technology is instrumental in the rapid deterioration of the

environment, contributing to our carbon footprint. Every energy intensive activity is matched with a
corresponding carbon footprint rating. Driving a car is rated 15-percent; electricity eats up 12-
percent; recreation and leisure activities get 14-percent, public services is 12-percent and holiday
flights are 6-percent.

If everybody else takes their share of the burden seriously through a gradual shift in lifestyles,
reduced dependence on fossil-fuel burning vehicles and the incessant use of electricity, we can
reduce our carbon footprint enormously.

A recent study revealed that in homes, shifting from the use of incandescent bulbs to compact
fluorescent lamps helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 4-percent. This is one simple
action people can take today to reduce their carbon footprint.