Major actions to fight climate change

Climate change is a proven fact. Global warming has caused serious changes to the planet, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, deforestation, disappearance of species... But, as individuals we can slow down global warming by implementing small more sustainable actions within our community.

Ways to fight against climate change

1.Reduce emissions 

Use your car less, whenever possible, instead use sustainable transportation, such as bicycling, or use public transportation more often. In the case of long-distance travel, trains are more sustainable than airplanes, which cause a great deal of the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere. If you're into cars, remember that every kilometer that you increase your speed will considerably increase CO2 emissions and expenses. According to the CE, each liter of fuel that your car uses, equals 2.5 kilos of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere.  

2. Act against forest loss -

 As far as possible, avoid anything that may be a fire hazard. - If you want to buy wood, choose wood with a certification or seal showing its sustainable origin. - Plant a tree! Throughout its life, it can absorb up to a ton of CO2.  

3. Put the 3 R's of sustainability into practice

• Reduce: consume less, more efficiently.
• Reuse: take advantage of second-hand markets, to give new life to items that you don't use anymore or find something that someone else has gotten rid of that you need. You'll be saving money and reducing your consumption. Bartering is also a practical solution. 
•  Recycle: packaging, waste from electronics, etc. Did you know that you can save over 730 kilos of CO2 each year just by recycling half of the garbage produced at home?

4. Diet and food waste

The IPCC report also suggests people reduce their consumption of animal products by 30 per cent. The decision to eat less meat, particularly beef, and dairy products has been identified by researchers as making a bigger impact on lowering greenhouse gas emissions than reducing flights or buying an electric car.

5. Provision of environment education to all levels like schools, community etc.
6. Formulation and implementation of environmental laws and policies

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