Blog: Preventing Climate Change

​6 Ways You Can Fight Climate Change

While some attempt to deny the evidence, the world’s climate is changing. The increasing warmth in our atmosphere is causing extreme and erratic weather, rising sea levels, droughts which threaten our food production levels and could lead to the extinction of several species of animals and plants. While the problems facing us are difficult to comprehend, there is hope if we can work together. There are 7 billion people in the world and if each one of us can find our own way to reduce our impact on the environment, we can, and we will save our planet.  ​
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Embrace renewable energy at home
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We have to stop using fossil fuels to heat and power our homes and vehicles, but what is the alternative? While fossil fuels are running out (and contribute carbon to the atmosphere when burnt), a renewable energy source is one which will not run out in a human timescale. This includes energy generated by wind turbines, the movement of water and solar energy. Home solar systems convert natural sunlight into usable and free electricity for your home. Visit Goingsolar.com for more information on how solar panels could reduce your impact on the environment and reduce your energy bills. 
Change up your commute

After the gas and oil industry, transportation is the next biggest contributing factor to the planet’s carbon emissions. Electric vehicles do not emit carbon into the atmosphere when running. EVs and hybrid vehicles are becoming more and more common on our roads as manufacturers make the change away from petrol and diesel. However, you can’t make the change to an EV, you can still reduce your impact by walking or riding a bicycle whenever possible, car sharing, taking public transport and flying as little as possible. 

Use less energy 

The more efficiently we use energy, the less we need to generate and the less we will pollute the world. Most of us use far more energy than we are aware of but changing your habits can make a big difference. Get into the habit of unplugging appliances like the TV, phone chargers or your PC when not in use, wash your laundry in cooler water, switching light bulbs to more energy efficient models, turning your heating down by a degree or 2, insulating your home and installing smart heating controls. For further guidance, you can get a home energy audit carried out to identify where you could be saving energy and minimizing waste.
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Adapt your diet 

Eating too much meat can lead to obesity, and heart disease, but it is not only bad for our personal physical health – it is also damaging our planet. The increasing demand for livestock such as chickens, pigs, and cows is contributing the same level of greenhouse gases as all the cars and trucks. It is also leading to the deforestation of large areas of land to provide grazing land for the animals, which also emits carbon into our atmosphere. While you don’t have to go vegan or vegetarian, being more conscious about how much meat you consume and eating more plant-based foods is a simple but effective way to minimize your impact on the planet. 

Use less and recycle more

The world should share more resources, make more from scratch, fix, recycle, and repurpose as much as possible and embrace composting of organic waste. We need to stop focusing on material possessions and learn to enjoy the natural world and our human relationships at their most natural level. 

Spread the word

The survival of our planet is everyone’s concern and no one person can fight it on their own. It will not be politicians or climate experts who convince people to change their ways – we are far more influenced by our family, friends, and immediate communities. Take every opportunity to discuss how and why you’re making changes in your life and encourage others to follow your example.

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