From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Six Ways to Fight Climate Change
Climate change feels so big, and it feels like nothing we can do will make a difference. All of our actions seem so small; you probably feel like your actions won’t matter. This is far from the truth. Every little action and change towards fighting climate change is an important step towards a better and healthier Earth.
Energy Efficiency
The world is changing, and energy efficiency is not a thing of the past. In fact, it’s a great way to help our planet. Everyone has heard to switch off a light when not in use, and it’s true. But there are other ways to help as well.
- Wash clothes in cold or warm water
- Change light bulbs to LED or compact fluorescents
- Unplug electronics when not in use
- Line dry your clothes
- Buy new Energy Star labeled appliances
Eat Local and Organic
Locally grown foods are the best for you. They are rich in nutrients, and you are supporting small farmers. But, it also helps the environment. It takes a lot of gasoline to get food to the stores thousands of miles away. Plus, it generally comes with a lot of packaging waste.
Recycle
There is so much waste in landfills. Spend time with your family weekly sorting the recyclables. For your food scraps, make a compost for any vegetable, fruit, or organic matter. You will end up with wonderful compost in a few months.
Get Involved
Every year, our government is working towards passing different laws to either harm or help our environment. Don’t be afraid to advocate for those bills that will work towards bettering our world. If it turns out to be a true passion for you, check out the best environmental law schools and join the fight from the professional side.
Educate Others
The whole planet has to be on board with fixing climate change. Start small and arrange a talk at a local library on ways to live green. Spread the word about easy ways to help save the world. Once more people learn how to help the environment, true change can happen.
Commute Green
Transportation results in a huge amount of greenhouse gases each year. Here are some other options that are kinder to the environment.
- Walk
- Ride a bicycle
- Carpooling
- Opt for a fuel efficient car
Climate change is an urgent matter. We may not have a concrete solution to fix the problems, but every step forward is a step towards healing the Earth.
