Many people would say that climate change is no problem. However, it’s now one of the biggest problems in the world. And it doesn’t only affect the environment, it also affects our youth! How, you ask? 

Well, climate change can make the ice in the arctic melt, causing the sea level to rise, and then causing floods. It can also cause coral bleaching, extreme heatwaves and droughts, much more dangerous forest fires (like those recently seen in California and Australia), worse air pollution, and an increase in the amount of infectious diseases affecting youth all around the world, like the coronavirus.

And what makes matters even worse, is that experts say that today’s youth are now all part of the last generation. Although, this can be fixed! According to environmentalists, we have approximately 18 months to stop climate change before the earth becomes uninhabitable. However, it’s possible to make climate change alter its course to a healthier Earth. Even the smallest of things could have a big impact on our planet. Here are 10 ways YOU can help fight climate change.

  1. Plant a Tree
    First of all, planting a tree can help lower CO2 in the air, create shade for others, and is part of multiple habitats for many creatures on Earth.
  2. Conserve Water
    Watch your water use by taking shorter showers, turning off faucets when you aren’t using them, and avoiding unneeded water consumption. 3.    
  3. Travel Green
    You can carpool, ride a bus, avoid idling, or even ride a bike. 4.   
  4.  Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
    Many people recycle, but most forget about reducing and reusing! Instead of buying multiple plastic water bottles, you buy one or two reusable water bottles.
  5. Buy Local Produce
    Buying local produce cuts down on pollution from transporting goods.
  6. Eat Less Meat Products
    Livestock farming produces 14.5 percent of the world’s greenhouse gasses. How about making meat-free meals a day or two each week? 7.    
  7. Switch to a Plant-Based Diet
    Being a vegan or vegetarian isn’t just the latest trend. Stated by climate experts, these diets could in fact help diminish the effects of climate change. 8. 
  8.    Hang-Dry Your Wet Clothes
    Did you just finish doing your laundry and it’s wet? Dry it the natural way! Hang them on a line rather than putting them in a dryer. By doing this, you can reduce the CO2 created by your laundry by 90 per cent! 9.    
  9. Reduce Your Plastic Consumption
    Did you know it takes roughly 450 years for a plastic water bottle to decompose? You’re only using them once! Reusable bags, metal straws and glass containers are just a few sustainable switches you can make.  
  10. Repurpose Old Things
    Instead of buying new and throwing away old, maybe you can make your old items have a new look or purpose. You can even buy from a thrift store.

Now that you know some ways to reduce climate change, give a few of them a try. Remember, THERE IS NO PLANET B!