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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QuestionHow could we reduce global warming at home?Kathryn Kellogg is the founder of goingzerowaste.com, a lifestyle website dedicated to breaking eco-friendly living down into a simple step-by-step process with lots of positivity and love. Kathryn is the author of two books focusing on sustainability, 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste and 101 Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen. She is the spokesperson for plastic-free living for National Geographic, has been featured by the Guardian, CNN, Refinery29, and Bustle, and has a following on instagram of over 700k.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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QuestionWhat can youth do to protect the environment?Kathryn Kellogg is the founder of goingzerowaste.com, a lifestyle website dedicated to breaking eco-friendly living down into a simple step-by-step process with lots of positivity and love. Kathryn is the author of two books focusing on sustainability, 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste and 101 Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen. She is the spokesperson for plastic-free living for National Geographic, has been featured by the Guardian, CNN, Refinery29, and Bustle, and has a following on instagram of over 700k.If you're able to, walk or bike to nearby places rather than getting a ride to help reduce greenhouse gases.
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QuestionI'm a really shy person. When I try to help, my word only goes so far. How can I get a voice in my community?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerShy people often feel more comfortable speaking freely on social media, so try sharing news articles and tips on preventing global warming with your friends/followers on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
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- ↑ https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/water/be-a-water-saver2
- ↑ Kathryn Kellogg. Sustainability Specialist. Expert Interview. 28 June 2019.
- ↑ https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/water/be-a-water-saver2
- ↑ https://climatekids.nasa.gov/how-to-help/
- ↑ https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming
- ↑ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/science/climate-change/
- ↑ https://climatekids.nasa.gov/how-to-help/
- ↑ https://climatekids.nasa.gov/how-to-help/
- ↑ Kathryn Kellogg. Sustainability Specialist. Expert Interview. 28 June 2019.
- ↑ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/save-the-earth-hub/13-ways-to-save-the-earth-from-climate-change/
- ↑ https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/what-you-can-do-to-fight-climate-change
- ↑ https://www.c2es.org/content/what-we-can-do/
- ↑ Kathryn Kellogg. Sustainability Specialist. Expert Interview. 28 June 2019.
- ↑ https://climatekids.nasa.gov/how-to-help/
- ↑ Kathryn Kellogg. Sustainability Specialist. Expert Interview. 28 June 2019.
- ↑ https://climatekids.nasa.gov/how-to-help/
- ↑ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/science/climate-change/
- ↑ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/save-the-earth-hub/13-ways-to-save-the-earth-from-climate-change/
- ↑ https://www.climategen.org/take-action/act-climate-change/take-action/
- ↑ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/save-the-earth-hub/13-ways-to-save-the-earth-from-climate-change/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jan/25/social-media-inspiring-children-to-save-natural-world
- ↑ https://thegreenteam.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Starting_a_School_Recycling_Program_(1).pdf
- ↑ https://www.climaterealityproject.org/sites/default/files/APR%2018%20NGK-Climate%20Change%20tips_0.pdf
About This Article
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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