Mankind is approaching a crossroads, it’s becoming increasingly more undeniable of our activity impact which has led, and is leading, to a greater increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide encompassing the Earth & fuelling climate change.
We are progressively seeing images of the melting glaciers flowing into the rising seas, regular fierce & savage storms beating down our coastal lines, the consequences are potentially severe & currently show no signs of being reversed.
Carbon footprint, simply put, is the quantity of greenhouse gases offset through our actions.
Prior to the unrelenting pace of industrialisation, our impact on the Earth, whilst still present, was on a completely different scale compared to this new beast. Coal, Oil, Natural Gas and burning fossil fuels were now the driving force in powering our homes, transport as well as powering factories and work hubs.
With Natural Gas, although it burns cleaner than oil or coal, carbon dioxide is still released which is a strong & damaging greenhouse gas. To achieve true decarbonisation a significant shift is necessary; A shift to carbon free & renewable energy sources whether that be wind, solar or hydro power to name a few methods.
Additionally, other innovative technologies such as natural refrigerant-based heat pumps for both heating & cooling which are powered by clean energy sources, gives another option to help reduce our carbon footprint & alleviate the increasing effects of climate change.
With this essential shift to cleaner energy sources, there are also secondary measures which help to play an important role in deep decarbonisation. Upgrades to your home or buildings fabric can significantly minimise energy demand both on the heating & cooling front whether this be for window or insulation upgrades as well as roofs & walls. There is also on site solar (PV) systems teamed up with battery storage to bear in mind, this way you generate clean energy, but it also gives you energy independence along with grid stability.
As well as technology, there are simple steps we can all take on as individuals as we all play a part in this & small alterations collectively can help to create significant change on a big scale. This could be as simple as opting for walking, cycling or public transport over driving which in turn reduces carbon emissions. Changes in the home & embracing energy efficiency by changing your bulbs to LED, turning off TV’s and other devices not in use & improving insulation all helps to minimize energy demand & reduce consumption. Even dietary choices such as buying locally sourced food helps to lessen the carbon footprint tied in with food production & transportation.
Our commitment at CO2PEC goes far beyond providing services; we are deeply passionate about building a world which is truly decarbonised.
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