What is climate change and how can we stop it?
CLIMATE change continues to be one of the world's most popular topics when it comes to politics.
If the world does not act now, by 2100, scientists predict that the Earth will not be the same.
What is climate change?
is associated with two things, global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns.
While some don't believe in it, scientists have long provided substantial evidence including global temperature rising, warming oceans, shrinking icecaps, extreme weather events and more.
Climate change is relatively caused by human activities and changes in technology.
How can we stop climate change?
Over the years, activists have been fighting for change in hopes that it can be stopped before it's too late.
- Flying economy
- Taking direct, non-stop flights
- Taking daytime flights
- Choosing airlines that offer more efficient planes
- Offsetting your flights
Reducing your energy use and bills
Another way that scientists recommend ending climate change is by reducing energy use.
By reducing your energy bills, it will reduce air and water pollutions and conserve more natural resources, creating a healthier living environment.
“On average, a hybrid car can emit 46 percent less greenhouse gas than a regular vehicle. By combining the electric battery with traditional fuels, such cars can be an attractive option for consumers who want to start the energy transition without taking risks,” energy industry analyst Matthias Alleckna said via
While Biden's order is not legally binding, it was created in an effort to align with the Paris agreement.
Respecting and protecting green spaces
Green spaces are known for filtering pollutants and dust from their air along with producing more oxygen and lower temperatures in urban areas.
- Taking care of your grass
- Choosing flowers and plants based off area’s climate and soil
- Prune and maintain your flowers, plants and shrubs
- Compost
- Plant a tree
Cutting consumption and waste
Pollution is one of the highest problems associated with climate change.
The Nature Conservancy reports that ways people can reduce waste include:
- Using a reusable bottle or cup
- Using reusable grocery bags
- Recycling
- Composting
- Avoid single-use food and drink containers
- Shop at local farmers markets
What is the 2015 Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015 and signed in April of 2016 with a goal to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
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The international treaty, which covers climate change mitigation, adaptation, and finance, was signed by 175 parties.
When Donald Trump was president of the US, he in November of 2020 but when Biden went into office, he signed an executive order to on his first day in office.
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