Transcript What can you do to fight it? Climate change What is climate change?

Climate change
What can you do to fight it?
What is climate change?
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Emissions are increasing due to human activity
Sea level is rising
Climate is changing: extreme temperatures
Natural phenomena: storms, floods, ...
Some animals are disappearing
• Human activity is increasing greenhouse gases
emissions
• Changes in behaviour can reduce emissions
• Everybody can contribute to the fight against
climate change
• Acting on climate change can save you money
Turn down
Turn down
• Lower the temperature of your heaters by a
degree or two
• Don’t set the refrigerator to its coldest setting
Choose low energy
When it comes to replacing equipment…
– Light bulbs
– Refrigerator, freezer
– Central heating
– Windows …
Choose energy efficient models
Switch off
• Turn off lights when you don’t need them
• Don’t leave appliances on standby
• Turn off the tap when you’re brushing your teeth
Don’t waste energy!
Think efficient
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Don’t run washing machine or dishwasher half full
Take a shower instead of a bath
Boil only the amount of water you need
Don’t leave the refrigerator door open
Don’t open your windows for too long in winter
Use less energy!
Intelligent transport
Intelligent transport
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Don’t use the car for short journeys
Walk, cycle or use public transport
Share car journeys
Drive efficiently
Take the train, not the plane!
Reduce your carbon footprint!
Reuse/recycle
Reuse/recycle
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Reuse bags and packaging
Recycle glass, metals and plastics
Choose products with the least packaging
Use old products rather than new ones when you
can
Recycling and reuse save energy!
What else can we do?
• Look for the EU Eco-label
• Choose wood products made from sustainable
forests
• Eat local produce, grown in season
• Eat more vegetables – farming animals uses more
energy
• Plant a tree
• Print double-sided … when you really need to
print
DON’T FORGET:
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RECYCLE,
REDUCE
REUSE