Major actions to fight climate change

Climate change is an established fact of the matter. Global warming has caused significant changes in the earth, such as rising water levels, severe weather disasters, deforestation, the extinction of biodiversity... But as individuals, we can slow down global warming by introducing small, more sustainable measures in our society.

5 simple things you can do to fight climate change

1. Reduce emissions

Use your car less, whenever possible, instead use sustainable transportation, such as bicycling, or use public transportation more often.

2. Save energy

Take a look at the labels on your appliances, and never leave them on standby. Always adjust the thermostat for heating and air conditioning. By being careful how we use home appliances, we can save energy and, of course, money at the end of the month.

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. 

4. 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.

5. Make demands from the government

Demand that they take measures toward a more sustainable life, any way that you can: promote renewable energy, promote more sustainable public transportation, promote the use of bicycles and other non-polluting transportation methods in the city, correctly manage waste.

Think globally, act locally. Your actions are needed in the fight against climate change. Do you know any other things to do? Share them with us!