SOLUTIONS
What You Can Do
Climate change doesn't have to be the end for us. There are multiple solutions out there, ready to be put into action. Here's a few:
COMPOSTING
Garbage sent to landfills is left to decompose, which produces methane, a greenhouse gas. Instead of throwing your trash away, consider composting. Composting is easy and efficient and something you can do from the comforts of your own home. Learn more here.
ELECTRIC CARS
Compared to internal combustion engines, electric vehicles reduce carbon dioxide emissions by fifty percent. If they are solar powered, emissions drop by ninety-five percent. Charging electric cars is cheaper.The only problem is, electric vehicles cannot travel more than 80 to 90 miles on average. Soon, we might be able to get cars ranging up to 200 miles. Electric cars would cut down hugely on fossil fuel use.
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Like electric cars, using public transit reduces emissions. Less cars on the roads means less traffic and less greenhouse gas production.
RECYCLING
Recycling at home can be very effective in fighting climate change. Sorting your trash is something you can do at home. Products made from recycled materials use less energy to make. There are also other strategies your community can use to save the planet.
SOLAR POWER
Concentrated solar power uses solar radiation, which does not use any carbon. Angled mirrors direct sunlight to a fluid that produces steam and turns turbines. Solar panels are best for sunny, dry places, and keep working even when the sun goes down.
