What You Can Do To Tackle Climate Change

Our planet is suffering from the effects of climate change and global warming. Unless we act quickly to reduce carbon emissions, we will not be able to save our planet from the consequences of climate change.

The world has become 1.2 degrees warmer over the years, and according to experts, a 2 degrees rise in temperature can cause devastating floods, storms, and wildfires. Here are a few ways you can help save the planet:

1.  Take a different transport.

A quarter of all carbon emissions are present due to transport. Many governments across the globe are looking for ways to decarbonize transport and travel.

You can play your part by walking to the shop and working whenever it is possible instead of taking out your car.

If the distance is too much, you should go by public transport instead of your own car. If you want to travel by car, try to go with others, so there are lesser cars on the road and thus lesser carbon emissions.

2.  Decrease your energy usage

You can switch to an eco-friendly or renewable energy provider such as a Utility Bidder. You can get solar panels installed on your roof.

Apart from big steps like these, you can also focus on small steps such as turning your heater down by two degrees, not leaving the appliances on the stand-by mood, and installing smart meters, smart plugs, and smart thermostats. You can try to save water by washing your car with a bucket instead of a pipe.

3.  Eat more organic and plant-based foods

Eating plant-based foods is not only good for your body but also for the environment. People around the world are consuming animal-based diets more than is healthy, which causes chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. In order to protect yourself from such diseases, you need to shift to a vegetarian diet and eat more organic foods.

4.  Shop locally

In order to reduce your food’s carbon emissions, you should buy local foods. This helps promote small businesses in your areas. It reduces the use of fossil fuels by decreasing transport emissions and cold chain storage.

You can go one step further by growing your own vegetables and fruits. You can plant them in a pot, on your balcony, or in your garden. You can even take the initiative of setting up a community garden and get your neighbors to participate.

5.  Plant trees

Every year thousands of hectares of forest are lost to deforestation, wildfires, and land usage. It accounts for a total of 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions. We can help save the planet by planting more trees. You can participate in the planting trees drive.

6.  Make eco-friendly investments

By investing in companies and institutions that do not partner with carbon-polluting industries, you can bring about change. You can now invest in businesses you believe offer more eco-friendly practices. You can make a difference by supporting and promoting businesses, institutions, and individuals who are trying to help the planet.

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In a nutshell

It is the duty of each one of us to play our role in saving the planet. We all need to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We can do so by supporting local businesses, investing in eco-friendly companies, eating plant-based foods, and trying to reduce our monthly energy consumption.

Molly Famwat