We can stop climate change primarily by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions through several key actions:
- Keep fossil fuels in the ground and transition to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal power to replace coal, oil, and gas.
- Switch to sustainable transport by reducing car use, adopting electric vehicles, and minimizing air travel.
- Improve energy efficiency in homes by insulating buildings and switching to green heating methods like heat pumps.
- Reduce meat and dairy consumption by encouraging plant-based diets and improving farming practices.
- Restore and protect forests and oceans , which naturally absorb carbon dioxide, through reforestation, rewilding, and stronger laws to prevent deforestation and ocean exploitation.
- Reduce overall consumption and plastic use, as both have significant carbon footprints.
- Implement policy changes at the government level to enforce emissions limits and support climate-friendly infrastructure.
These solutions require global cooperation, strong policies, and widespread changes in individual behaviors and industries to achieve net-zero emissions and stabilize global temperatures.
