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Actions to mitigate Climate Change, Refrences: https://www.un…

- - - - Recycling signifigantly improves the supply of raw materials through lowering the extraction of virgin resources by reusing materials like paper, metal, and plastics. The process helps in lessening the environmental impact of resource extraction. This reduction in demand not only conserves natural resources but also helps in mitigating the negative environmental consequences associated with resource extraction processes.
  - - - Fossil fuel subsidies are a large obstacle to the worldwide adoption of renewable energy, amounting to approximately $5.9 trillion in 2020 alone. The large amount includes explicit subsidies, tax breaks, and unaccounted-for health and environmental damages. All of this is around $11 billion per day. These subsidies are inefficient and inequitable, with nearly half of the public funds allocated to support fossil fuel consumption in developing countries benefiting only the wealthiest 20 percent of the population, according to the IMF report.
    - - Moving subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable energy has many advantages. It provides growth in the market by investing in innovative industries for the long term. Create job opportunities with manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. Improve public health by reducing illness caused by toxic pollution and removing environmental hazards linked to fossil fuel extraction and consumption.
- - - - Electric cars are environmentally friendly vehicles that emit zero tailpipe emissions, which greatly reduces air pollution and improves air quality, especially in urban areas. Moreover, as renewable energy sources increasingly power the electricity grid, the overall environmental advantages of electric vehicles are growing, making them an essential element in transitioning to a more sustainable and low-carbon transportation system.
    - - Using public transportation is necessary for reducing carbon emissions. Public transit is naturally efficient and has a lower carbon footprint, which helps reduce the number of individual vehicles on the road, reducing traffic-related emissions and mitigating air pollution. This approach also fosters cleaner and more environmentally friendly urban mobility solutions.
  - - - Utilizing wind energy is effective and sustainable. It generates power through large fans that convert wind energy into electricity through a generator. Wind turbines harness the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or air pollutants.
    - - Adopting solar power is an effective and impactful way to promote sustainable energy use. It uses the substantial and renewable energy given by the sun and reduces harmful pollutants. Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity without emitting toxic substances, which addresses energy needs and environmental concerns.
    - - Embracing hydropower is a targeted and clean solution that uses the power of flowing water to generate electricity. Hydropower is different from some renewable sources because it offers consistent and reliable energy production, therefore making it a stable contributor to the grid. Adopting hydropower is a focused strategy that supports a resilient and low-carbon energy landscape.
- - - - It is crucial to choose sustainable wood products to preserve the climate. Ethically acquired wood helps in maintaining the trees' ability to store carbon. Opting for sustainable wood means supporting forest management techniques that promote biodiversity and limit environmental damage. (Refers to trees that can be felled and replanted with little knock-on effect on local wildlife, ecosystems and the environment in general.)
    - - It is crucial to avoid products linked to deforestation as it is one of the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions. By doing this, we can help maintain biodiversity, protect ecosystems, and preserve essential carbon sinks. (soy, beef, palm oil, wood, cocoa, coffee, rubber, charcoal, and derived products including leather, chocolate and furniture)