The threat of global warming is among the most important of all modern environmental problems.  There are a variety of ways of dealing with it, each attempting to combat one of the many causes of global warming.

The problems that cause global warming include overpopulation, deforestation, ozone depletion, garbage dumping, and many others.  These all have unique solutions which are now being promoted by environmentalists.

Certain laws and treaties are aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants that result in global warming.  In 1988, the International Conference on the Changing Atmosphere drew scientists and decision makers from 48 countries.

Some policies could successfully reduce global warming.  Raising fossil fuel prices, taxing emissions, and encouraging people to take environmentally friendly action through such activities as planting trees will all help.

Because many problems leading to global warming are caused or contributed to by overpopulation, people are beginning to work to reduce family sizes.  Family planning services actually help in the fight against global warming.

Education is a key method of reducing the greenhouse effect.  By teaching people about such things as deforestation, environmental activists hope to prevent the problems that ultimately lead to global warming.

Widespread media attention to the global warming problem is also increasing awareness.  This is causing both individuals and governments to act more responsibly towards the environment.

Actions to prevent global warming