Toxic Air Pollution

June 29, 2009

Ways Global Warming Has Affected Our Country in Both Colder Climates and Southern Ones Too

Global warming is occurring nationwide and the effects are being noticed by all Americans . Because the ozone layer is thinning due to toxic air pollution produced by people , we are feeling the result of that behavior. Climate changes and the warming of the earth has been felt over the past decade in all of the regions of the US . What can you do to fight the heat during the summertime ? It will describe ways to save money by using Louisville air conditioning repair and Louisville air conditioning service to maintain your HVAC system as well as preparing your home to stay cooler from improved insulation.

The warming temperatures have been worrisome through the years and has been felt not only in the traditionally warmer climates like the south and southwestern states but also in the more frigid areas like Alaska and Vermont. One example is of Vermonters that have lived in their mountainous state for 25 or more years. Two decades ago air conditioning and just a fan was usually not neccessary during the summer months as the highest temperature usually was in the upper 70’s. Now it is common to experience hot, humid days that are well into the 90’s requiring some form of air conditioning for these old farmhouses . Even as early as 15 years ago, newly built homes did not include central air conditioning because it was unneccessary and now that is no longer the case .

In Alaska the global warming is creating havoc on the glaciers and levels of the water . As the glaciers that had always stayed frozen twelve months out of the year are now melting, it is raising the areas water levels and causing some erosion of the land . Areas that were once dry land are now under water because of the melting of glaciers. A lot of ecologists are afraid that the present generation will be the last people that will view such glaciers exist.

A few states like Florida, Georgia and Texas have traditionally been warm but now have become so heated in the summer that is affecting its residents in an alarming way. There are a lot of deaths from extreme heat and humidity in these areas that local news channels are often warning very young and old people to stay out of the heat as it can make them very sick.

Air conditioning is a necessity in these areas but not everyone can afford it. Fans in the windows can help a bit but a good idea is to have the insulation in your home replaced that will help keep your home cooler in the summer heat.

In states that have less humidity , swamp coolers are quite popular in cooling homes and offices . This is particularly helpful in desert states like Arizona or Nevada where the air is dry and the temperatures are high . The swamp cooler sits on top of the roof and with a fan and water helps to cool the interior space of the home. Many think it is as effective as air conditioning at a fraction of the price .

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