How to Help Stop Global Warming: Tips for Kids & Parents

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Easy actions you can take at home and school to fight climate change
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Global warming is a big problem, but that doesn't mean kids like you can't help! Kids can actually make a really big impact when it comes to climate change. We'll walk you through easy changes you can make to be more energy-efficient, then get into some cool stuff you can do to raise awareness about global warming.

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Use less water.

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    If you shorten your usual shower time by just 1 minute, you’ll save 3,000 liters (800 gallons) of water a year! It helps to turn off the faucet when you’re brushing your teeth or washing your hands, too. Be sure to keep the water off until it's time to rinse! [1] You can also:
    • Wash full loads of laundry or dishes instead of half loads if you're doing chores.
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Drink tap water instead of bottled water.

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    Plus, most plastic bottles can’t be recycled so they just end up in a landfill! If your parents buy bottled water, ask them to stop and explain why plastic bottles are bad. If you like carrying water with you, get a reusable bottle and fill it with tap water instead. [2] [3]
    • If you don't like the taste of tap water, ask your parents to buy a faucet filter or filtered pitcher for the fridge.
3

Turn off lights and unplug devices.

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    Devices with remotes, like TVs and gaming consoles, are always using power—even when they’re off! To avoid wasting energy, unplug electronics when you aren't using them. Another easy solution: plug your devices into a power strip with an on/off switch and hit the "off" switch when you leave the room or your home. [4] You can also:
    • Turn off the lights when you leave a room.
    • Adjust your screens/monitors to automatically power down.
    • Unplug electronic devices (and their charging docks) after charging them. [5]
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Close your doors and windows.

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    In the summer and winter, make sure you close all doors behind you and don’t leave windows open. Hot and cool air can escape quickly, which means your furnace or air conditioner has to work harder and use more energy. Additionally:
    • Close your curtains in the summer so the house doesn’t get hot.
    • Put on a sweater in the winter instead of turning up the heat. [6]
    • Use ceiling or box fans instead of turning on the AC. [7]
5

Use less paper.

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    It takes a lot of energy and trees to make paper products! Instead of buying new books, borrow some from the library or read e-books . You can also ask your parents to buy recycled notebook and drawing paper for school and artwork. Find fun alternative to gift wrap or re-use gift wrapping paper. [8]
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Walk and bike more often.

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    "Greenhouse gases" are gases that block heat from escaping the planet, which makes the planet too warm. If you’re going somewhere close, walk or ride your bike instead of getting your parents to drop you off. [9] If it’s too far to walk or bike, take the city bus or train. [10] You can also:
    • Carpool to school and events with your friends.
    • Go shopping and run errands in the same trip instead of individual trips. [11]
    • Talk to your parents about buying a hybrid or electric car. [12]
7

Recycle or reuse items instead of trashing them.

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    Talk to your parents about taking advantage of your local or city recycling program so paper, plastic, newspaper, glass, and aluminum cans don’t end up in landfills. When buying new stuff, look for products with zero waste or eco-friendly packaging. [13] [14] Try these strategies, too:
    • Bring reusable grocery bags to the store.
    • Reuse plastic food containers.
    • Shop in thrift stores instead of buying new stuff.
    • Donate clothes to thrift shops when you outgrow them.
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Ask your parents to switch to CFL or LED light bulbs.

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    They use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs and last about 10 times longer! [15] Your parents can buy them at your local hardware, grocery, and discount stores. [16]
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Eat less meat and dairy.

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    The meat and dairy industries create a lot more pollution than people realize. In fact, livestock accounts for about half of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions! [17]
    • Talk to your parents about serving vegetarian or vegan meals occasionally.
    • Use almond or soy milk in your cereal instead of cow’s milk.
    • Ask your parents to buy meat replacements like tofu.
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Buy from local farmers markets and businesses.

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    Transporting fresh produce to your local grocery store releases a lot of pollution into the air! Sticking with locally-grown and in-season produce helps prevent that. [18] Asking your parents to shop at local farmers markets for produce is another great idea. Remember to take your reusable shopping bags with you!
    • When you need to buy big stuff, like new desks and bookshelves, ask your parents to check out what your local craftsmen have for sale.
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Talk to friends and family about climate change.

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    It’s a bit scary to think about sometimes, but global warming is getting worse, so we have to take action now! Sharing information with your friends, family, and classmates can help a lot. [19] You can also:
    • Ask your parents to help you weatherize the house so it’s energy-efficient.
    • Write a letter to the editor of your school newspaper to raise awareness. [20]
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    Share articles, links, and infographics with your friends and followers to educate them about climate change. Encourage reposting so you can reach as many people as possible. You can also use social media to connect with other kids who are interested in helping the environment. [21]
    • For example, check out youth-led environmental groups on Facebook.
    • Be sure to use environment-related hashtags on Twitter and Instagram. For example: #environment, #sustainability, #climatechange, #ecofriendly, #savetheplanet
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Start a recycling program at your school.

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    If your school doesn't have a recycling program in place, talk to other concerned kids and teachers about helping you start one. Then, hang posters around your school to educate others and support the program. You can even form a Green Team with other students to help you spread the word! [22]
    • If your school already has a recycling program, look for ways you can improve it.
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Write letters to your government officials.

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    Then, you can send letters, postcards, or drawings to your mayor, government representatives, or even the president asking them to do something about global warming. [23]
    Jane Goodall, Conservation & Animal Welfare Advocate

    Make a difference by advocating for your beliefs. "Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right."


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    Talk to your parents about switching to water-efficient fixtures. Also, if it's dark at home, open curtains to let in natural light so you don't have to turn any lights on.
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      You can reduce global warming at any age by making sure you unplug electronic devices when you aren’t using them, so you can conserve electricity! While you’re at it, try to cut back on the time you spend using electronics every day. Instead, do activities that don’t require electricity, such as playing sports, playing a board game, or having friends over. On top of that, cut down on your waste by recycling, reusing items such as by thrifting or upcycling, and limiting your use of paper and plastic bottles. For more tips, like how to reduce your carbon footprint, keep reading!

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