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CLIMATE CHANGE: FOUR THINGS YOU CAN DO ABOUT YOUR CARBON EMISSION, ANNA…
CLIMATE CHANGE: FOUR THINGS YOU CAN DO ABOUT YOUR CARBON EMISSION
Tacking climate change will require world leaders to take action on a global level.
1.INSULATE YOUR HOME
From installing a heat pump to turning down the heating, there is a raft of changes around the home that can help the planet.
The
UK
government will offer grants of £5,000 for the installation of heat pumps in April 2022
Draught-proofing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to save energy, according to
the Energy Saving Trust (EST)
which estimates that draught-proofing could save £25 a year on household bills.
Switching to a green energy provider or a green tariff can significantly reduce your household's carbon footprint
3. DRIVE LESS, FLY LESS
Walking and cycling or sharing car journeys, are a smaller positive impact
Electric cars are becoming more widespread, but they are expensive and it is only truly green travel if the electricity used to power the cars comes from green energy sources
Transport
is responsible for almost a quarter of carbo dioxide global emissions
Low-carbon sources made up 58% of the UK's electricity in 2020, including nuclear
2.CUT OUT FOOD WASTE AND CUT DOWN ON RED MEAT
the way to limit your impact is to reduce meat and dairy in your diet, particularly red meat such as lamb and beef
Dr Foley, who investigates climate change solutions, says you can save money and reduce waste by marketing smaller portions and saving leftovers for later at home
Livestock creates 14% of all greenhouse, with cattle being by far the largest contribution
The word wastes between 25% and £0% of its food, according to the Waste & Resources Action Programme
4. THINK BEFORE BUY
It takes many litres of water to make one pair of jeans, according to the
UN's Environment Programme
, taking into account cotton production, manufacture, transport and washing
LIMIT IMPACT
by: repairing minor faults in clothing rather than replacing, donating rather than throwing away and choosing higjer-quality items that you think will last longer
Many companies are offering clothes to rent, which helps reduce waste in the fashion industry
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