Chapter 3: How to prevent climate change?

What can each of us do to protect the climate?

Climate change is a slow and long-term process. People feeling the effects of global warming do not identify them with their own activities. Because almost every activity we do increases the pool of greenhouse gases, we should take measures to reduce emissions while reducing our own household budget:

Save electricity
Save water
Let's choose environmentally friendly transport
Shop with a conscience
Save the forests

Let's save electricity at home and at work

Switch off the devices from the power supply at night and before leaving the house (do not forget about the relics of the past, TV and radio if they are in your home) - do not leave them in standby mode, because then they still consume a significant amount of electricity.
Unplug the charger when you are not charging devices - even then it still consumes electricity.
Set the option to save power on your computer - in most modern computers it is possible to automatically turn off functions not currently in use.
Do not put hot meals in the fridge - they increase energy consumption and increase carbon dioxide emissions; in addition, the equipment may be damaged.
Use energy-saving bulbs instead of traditional ones.
Use natural light - open curtains or blinds during the day instead of turning on the light.
Remember to turn off the light if you leave the room for more than a few minutes.
Cook on low heat - you will save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions; remember to cover the pot to reduce cooking time.
When boiling water in an electric kettle, do not fill the water up completely - use as little water as possible.
Wash at a lower temperature, because then the washing machine consumes less electricity - 20 degrees less is up to 1/3 less electricity consumption. Prewash only when necessary (heavily soiled, stained clothing).
Do not open the oven during baking, because heat escapes from it. A few minutes before the end of baking, you can turn it off - it will emit heat anyway.

Let's save water

Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth.
Take a quick shower instead of bathing.
Taking a shower or washing your hair - apply the cosmetic and then rinse.
Do not waste cold tap water before the heat starts to flow - collect it and use it to water the plants, wash the floor or car.
To wash a pile of dirty dishes, it is worth using a dishwasher, but never do it with a small amount of dishes - then it is better to wash by hand!
If you do not have a dishwasher, fill one sink chamber with water and wash the dishes in it, and use the other chamber to rinse the dishes under a stream of water.
Only set up the washing machine if you have enough dirty clothes. Set an ECO program that uses less water.
Use the remaining water after cooking to water the flowers.
Make sure that the taps and flushes are tight, report any failures immediately.
Collect rainwater - you can use it for cleaning work or watering plants.

Let's choose environmentally friendly transport

Walking or cycling are ideal for protecting air quality and preventing climate change. The resulting benefits for our health, fitness and general well-being are invaluable.

For longer distances, collective transport is a good way to reduce environmental pollution by car exhaust fumes. So let's use public transport. Let's go by train instead of by plane, because the latter emit huge amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere. In recent years, carpooling has become a fashionable phenomenon, i.e. making available free places in the car for people traveling in the same direction. Of course, the safest option is traveling with people we know well.

Perhaps the future of environmentally friendly transport are hybrid cars that have two engines: internal combustion and electric. These cars consume less fuel and thus emit less exhaust into the atmosphere. Although hybrid cars are still rare on our roads, their popularity is growing.

Let's shop with a conscience

By buying things that we throw away later, we produce rubbish and contribute to climate change. Therefore, let's think more about our purchases. Here are some practical tips:

When shopping, remember to bring a reusable bag instead of buying another bag.
Do not buy kilos of fruit and vegetables - they have a short shelf life.
Buy products from organic farming in environmentally friendly packaging.
Store food properly, e.g. Most vegetables and fruits - on the bottom shelf in the fridge, but tomatoes at room temperature.
Buy only organic detergents and cosmetics.
Buy products with ecological "fair trade" certificate.
Don't throw old equipment away just because you are bored with it. Part of the e-waste produced by us, i.e. discarded electrical and electronic equipment, goes to companies that transport them to poor countries. There, the poorest work to recover valuable materials from discarded electronic equipment. This activity is not only harmful to the environment, but also deadly due to chemical substances contained in electronic equipment, such as: lead, halides, mercury, freon, asbestos, cadmium and many others.
And most important: you have doubts? Do not buy.

Let's use environmentally friendly energy sources

Energy sources can be divided into conventional (traditional) and unconventional (ecological). Using conventional sources creates greenhouse gases, which increases the greenhouse effect. They do not arise when obtaining energy from ecological sources. Replacing traditional energy sources with ecological ones can help prevent the greenhouse effect.

Let's save forests

Do you know why we call them "oxygen factories"? Forests produce half the oxygen needed for human and animal life. Furthermore, forests absorb carbon dioxide, whose excess contributes to global climate change. They are the living environment for many species of animals, birds, insects and plants. Deforestation, on the other hand, results in increased carbon dioxide emissions and disasters such as floods and droughts.

How to protect forests? While in the woods, do not litter him or make fires. Remember that a plastic bag abandoned in the forest not only harms the soil, but also threatens wildlife that can get tangled in it. Do not make noise that might disturb wildlife. Take part or initiate forest cleanup actions. Do not discard waste paper but always dispose of it in waste paper containers. Support the planting of trees and encourage your loved ones and friends to do the same!

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