This article was co-authored by Kathryn Kellogg and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hunter Rising. 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. She's the author of 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste and spokesperson for plastic-free living for National Geographic.
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Climate change is one of the biggest issues we’re facing on our planet. Even though some people aren’t aware of how seriously it affects the world, there are a lot of things you can do to keep them informed. We’ll go over some easy ways to bring up climate change in conversation and move on to actions you can take in your community and get the word out there!
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionHow can I help towards climate change?Kathryn KelloggKathryn 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. She's the author of 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste and spokesperson for plastic-free living for National Geographic.
Sustainability SpecialistLook for things that you normally throw away that you can reuse, compost, or recycle. - QuestionWhy is climate change is important?Kanishka WilliamsonCommunity AnswerIt is extincting many animal species. It is bringing irregular change in climate. The period that we are experiencing now is the biggest Carbon Dioxide spake in recorded history of humans.
- QuestionHow do I make people aware of global warming?Community AnswerDistribute pamphlets in your community, post about it on social media, attend and host meetups dedicated to the subject and organize activities in your area that focus on climate change.
Tips
- Keep reading and learning about climate change! The more you know about the subject, the more prepared you’ll be to discuss the subject in an insightful way.[21]Thanks
Warnings
- If someone just doesn’t want to hear it, don’t start an argument. You aren’t going to win any hearts or minds by fighting with people that don’t want to hear the truth.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.digitalnewsreport.org/survey/2020/how-people-access-news-about-climate-change/
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/02/opinion/climate-change-deniers.html
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50401308
- ↑ https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/climate-impacts/climate-impacts-ecosystems_.html
- ↑ https://www.nrdc.org/stories/your-guide-talking-kids-all-ages-about-climate-change
- ↑ https://www.nrdc.org/stories/green-your-school
- ↑ Kathryn Kellogg. Sustainability Specialist. Expert Interview. 28 June 2019.
- ↑ https://www.nrdc.org/stories/your-guide-talking-kids-all-ages-about-climate-change
- ↑ https://wp.stolaf.edu/news/a-well-designed-plan-to-raise-awareness-about-climate-change
- ↑ https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/climate-impacts/climate-impacts-society_.html
- ↑ https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/climate-impacts/climate-impacts-ecosystems_.html
- ↑ https://www.pennfuture.org/Blog-Item-How-Artists-Interpret-Climate-Change-Raise-Awareness
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/07/save-the-planet-guide-fighting-climate-crisis-veganism-flying-earth-emergency-action
- ↑ https://www.cnn.com/2014/05/06/us/climate-change-strategies/index.html
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2019/04/25/716359470/eight-ways-to-teach-climate-change-in-almost-any-classroom
- ↑ https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/npf-2012-0001/html
- ↑ https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/12/2/20976180/climate-change-best-charities-effective-philanthropy
- ↑ https://climategen.org/take-action/take-action-in-your-home-school-or-community/
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2019/04/25/716359470/eight-ways-to-teach-climate-change-in-almost-any-classroom
- ↑ https://www.npr.org/2019/09/20/762629200/mass-protests-in-australia-kick-off-global-climate-strike-ahead-of-u-n-summit
- ↑ https://www.cnn.com/2014/05/06/us/climate-change-strategies/index.html
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