You can help stop global warming by making small changes in your daily life that reduce energy use and carbon emissions! Here's how:
Simple Things You Can Do Every Day
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Turn off the lights: When you leave a room, make sure to switch off the lights. This saves energy and helps reduce the amount of electricity needed from power plants that contribute to global warming.
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Close doors quickly: When you open a door, close it right away. This helps keep heat or cool air from escaping, saving energy that would be used to heat or cool your home.
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Take shorter showers: Heating water uses a lot of energy. Taking shorter showers uses less hot water, which means less energy is needed.
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Walk or bike when you can: Instead of asking your parents to drive you short distances, try walking or riding your bike. Cars release pollution that contributes to global warming.
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Unplug Electronics: When you're not using your computer, TV, or other electronics, unplug them. Many electronics still use energy even when they're turned off.
Why These Actions Help
These simple actions help reduce global warming because they lower the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases trap heat and cause the planet to warm up. By using less energy, you help reduce the demand for energy sources that release these gases, like burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas).
Beyond the Basics
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Recycle: Recycling reduces the need to produce new materials, which requires a lot of energy.
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Reduce waste: Think about how you can create less trash. Bring your own reusable water bottle and lunch bag.
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Talk to your family and friends: Encourage others to take action too! The more people who help, the bigger difference we can make.
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Learn More: Understanding global warming better will help you find even more ways to help. Look for books and websites about climate change.
By making these small changes, you can make a big difference in helping to stop global warming and protect the planet for future generations!
