Join a local volunteer group. In conclusion, the best way to help stop climate change is to do what you can. Any action you take will make a difference — especially if enough people take action alongside you too.
Volunteer to take direct action. What can I do to stop climate change? Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp. Who is responsible for climate change? What about reducing my carbon footprint? Start with what motivates or interests you — as for any change to be sustainable, you have to be keen to make it.
Some people will be able to stop eating meat and some will be able to give up their car, or flying regularly. Some will be able to insulate their home and some will be able to buy solar panels. Let industry know you care about climate change by meeting with your bank or investment adviser to make sure your investments do not include fossil fuels. If they do, join or start a divestment campaign. In Canada, municipalities have influence over about 50 per cent of our emissions. Citizens like you, who are willing to work with progressive local government leaders , stand to make a huge difference.
Your role as a citizen with your local government is powerful. We have created a comprehensive online resource that will support you to work with your local government on climate action. Explore the guide. Vote for leaders at all levels of government who take climate change seriously. They should commit to setting science-based targets to reduce harmful carbon emissions, implementing clear plans to reach those targets , adapting to climate change and shifting to a clean-energy economy.
Make sure you are registered to vote and then get informed for all elections — not just the ones that get the most media attention. Know that your vote really matters. You can also talk to your parents about the importance of voting for climate action. What can we help you find? Sorry, but your search returned no results.
Try searching with different keywords. Help raise climate ambition by painting your town with climate art We know that meeting the challenge of the climate crisis takes creativity, community and fun on top of the science, policy and advocacy that defines so much of our work. What can I do? Eat less meat and dairy. Cut back on flying.
When flying is unavoidable, pay a little extra for carbon offsetting. Find out more Read more about why flying shouldn't necessarily be the default option for international travel , and how businesses can lead the way in reducing the demand for air travel. Leave the car at home. If driving is unavoidable… Investigate trading in your diesel or petrol car for an electric or hybrid model.
When behind the wheel, think about the way you drive: Switch off the engine when you park up. Drive smoothly. Reduce your energy use, and bills. Small changes to your behaviour at home will help you use less energy, cutting your carbon footprint and your energy bills: Put on an extra layer and turn down the heating a degree or two.
Replace light bulbs with LEDs or other low-energy lights. Go further Make sure your home is energy efficient. Respect and protect green spaces. Find out more Read about the benefits of integrating nature into urban spaces in our expert briefing: Integrating green and blue spaces into our cities: Making it happen. Invest your money responsibly. Find out more Banks, pensions funds and big corporates often hold investments in fossil fuel companies.
Cut consumption — and waste. Avoid single-use items and fast fashion, and try not to buy more than you need. Shop around for second-hand or quality items that last a long time. Try to minimise waste Repair and reuse. Give unwanted items a new life by donating them to charity or selling them on. Avoid wasting food. Talk about the changes you make. Found this useful? Overall greenhouse gases also fell as a result of air travel being ground to a halt during the pandemic.
But while reducing unnecessary air travel will make a difference, climate campaign group Possible claims that a small minority of frequent flyers are the ones causing the real damage. As a result, they want a frequent flyer levy introduced to deter people who can afford to fly more often from doing so. Professor Collins explains that while you can electrify cars, you can't do the same with planes.
So the only way to reduce emissions from air travel is to fly less often. From Greta Thunberg to Extinction Rebellion, climate change activists have used social media to make their campaigns go global. But you don't need to be part of a group to advocate for climate change.
In terms of what to share on your social media channels, Professor Collins told Sky News: "It's helpful to point out the consequences of climate change. Our taste for fast, cheap and disposable fashion is hurting the environment. The textile industry requires a huge quantity of water and dozens of toxic chemicals, resulting in vast amounts of water and air pollution. This year it was revealed that the UK buys more clothes than any other country in Europe.
And campaigners Fashion Revolution have also criticised big brands for failing to declare their carbon footprints, meaning many are going unchecked. While that is up to them, there are a number of things you can do to limit the impact of your fashion choices.
Buying clothes second hand, selling or repurposing those you no longer want, and limiting how often you buy new items will all help.
0コメント