(NewsUSA) - Right now, there are billions of tons of weight floating above your head, but don't worry, the sky isn't going to fall anytime soon. It is, however, doing something else: heating up the Earth.
All around us, there are signs that global warming is a growing threat to our planet. According to the World Wildlife Fund, as much as 29 billion tons of carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere each year.
Cars and industrial processes are among the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. But, in regards to the timber industry, the effect is doubly devastating because logging simultaneously contributes to pollution and depletes a source that absorbs carbon dioxide: living trees.
"The timber industry has been challenged for many years to meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly wood products," said Sheridan Westgarde, president and chief executive officer of Aquatic Cellulose, a company that has introduced a robotic technology called the Aquatic Robot that can harvest nonliving trees found in underwater forests. "Now, more than ever, individuals, companies and governments have a responsibility to take actions to reduce the effects of global warming."
Although global warming is a serious threat, there are simple things that the average person can do to combat the problem. Here are some suggestions:
* Organize a carpool when commuting to work. One of the most effective ways that you can reduce carbon dioxide emission is by reducing your personal dependency on fossil fuels.
* Replace regular light bulbs in your home with energy-saving bulbs. Using bulbs that have earned the Energy Star label helps your household consume less energy, thus contributing less carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
* Conserve water. Municipal water systems require significant amounts of energy to purify water, so saving water in your home can ultimately help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
* Spread the word. Tell your family and friends how they can fight global warming by purchasing more eco-friendly wood products. You could even write construction or timber companies and encourage them to source more eco-friendly building materials in their projects.
Across the country, hydroelectric dams preserve millions of acres of flooded forests, providing an eco-friendly wood source that can be used to make all types of products from hardwood floors to decks to musical instruments. Using Aquatic Cellulose's technology, the Aquatic Robot-120, timber companies can now develop this once-lost resource and simultaneously help in the fight against global warming.
For more information about Aquatic Cellulose (pending name change to The Valor Corp.), visit www.valorenergy.com or call 503-502-5104.
