https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc Your actions can make a big difference. Here are the ten easy steps we can do in order to limit climate change. (Source: https://www.un.org/node/143154#unplug) en-us 2022-03-19 04:49:02 UTC 2025-10-08 00:34:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f449.png ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102760928 Much of our electricity and heat are powered by coal, oil and gas. Use less energy by lowering your heating and cooling, switching to LED light bulbs and energy-efficient electric appliances, washing your laundry with cold water, or hanging things to dry instead of using a dryer.]]> 2022-03-19 05:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102760928 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102763573 The world’s roadways are clogged with vehicles, most of them burning diesel or gasoline. Walking or riding a bike instead of driving will reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- and help your health and fitness. For longer distances, consider taking a train or bus. And carpool whenever possible.]]> 2022-03-19 05:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102763573 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102764078 Eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and less meat and dairy, can significantly lower your environmental impact. Producing plant-based foods generally results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions and requires less energy, land, and water.]]> 2022-03-19 05:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102764078 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102764548 Airplanes burn large amounts of fossil fuels, producing significant greenhouse gas emissions. That makes taking fewer flights one of the fastest ways to reduce your environmental impact. When you can, meet virtually, take a train, or skip that long-distance trip altogether.]]> 2022-03-19 05:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102764548 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102764907 When you throw food away, you're also wasting the resources and energy that were used to grow, produce, package, and transport it. And when food rots in a landfill, it produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. So use what you buy and compost any leftovers.]]> 2022-03-19 05:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102764907 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102765216 Electronics, clothes, and other items we buy cause carbon emissions at each point in production, from the extraction of raw materials to manufacturing and transporting goods to market. To protect our climate, buy fewer things, shop second-hand, repair what you can, and recycle.]]> 2022-03-19 05:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102765216 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102765885 Ask your utility company if your home energy comes from oil, coal or gas. If possible, see if you can switch to renewable sources such as wind or solar. Or install solar panels on your roof to generate energy for your home.]]> 2022-03-19 05:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102765885 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102783451 If you plan to buy a car, consider going electric, with more and cheaper models coming on the market. Even if they still run on electricity produced from fossil fuels, electric cars help reduce air pollution and cause significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gas or diesel-powered vehicles.]]> 2022-03-19 06:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102783451 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102784112 Everything we spend money on affects the planet. You have the power to choose which goods and services you support. To reduce your environmental impact, buy local and seasonal foods, and choose products from companies who use resources responsibly and are committed to cutting their gas emissions and waste.]]> 2022-03-19 06:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102784112 ilaolykajoyce https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102785284 Speak up and get others to join in taking action. It's one of the quickest and most effective ways to make a difference. Talk to your neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family. Let business owners know you support bold changes. Appeal to local and world leaders to act now.]]> 2022-03-19 06:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ilaolykajoyce/xylhnqcwzdbhy6sc/wish/2102785284