Family Response to Climate Change
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This document discusses family responses to climate change. It covers causes of climate change and steps that families can take to conserve energy, reduce plastic use, and advocate for local products. The document also touches on the importance of compassion and educating others about environmental issues.
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## LESSON 6 - FAMILY RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE ### CLIMATE CHANGE - Large changes in the earth's weather patterns over long periods of time. - These changes have an effect on temperature, storms, rain, and also sea level. - Believed to have started during the industrial revolution. ### CAUSES OF...
## LESSON 6 - FAMILY RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE ### CLIMATE CHANGE - Large changes in the earth's weather patterns over long periods of time. - These changes have an effect on temperature, storms, rain, and also sea level. - Believed to have started during the industrial revolution. ### CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE 1. **Greenhouse Gases:** gases that make the world hot; produced by vehicles, factories, and burning of fuels. 2. **Deforestation:** Excessive cutting of trees 3. **Pollution:** Affects the quality of air, water, and land. 4. **Excessive Consumption of Energy** ### RIGHT WAYS OF RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE - **Conserve Energy** - **Lessen Plastic Use** - **Implement Waste Segregation and Recycle** - **Minimize Water Usage** - **Advocate for Local Products** - **Take Action to Plant Trees** - **Educate Others** - **Compassion** ### 1. CONSERVE ENERGY AS A FAMILY - Turn off the lights and appliances when not in use. - Practice using natural light to save energy. ### 2. LESSEN PLASTIC USE - Bring reusable bags and containers instead of using plastics. ### 3. IMPLEMENT WASTE SEGREGATION AND RECYCLE - Segregate household waste and recycle items that can be reused, such as plastic, paper, and bottles to reduce the amount of waste. ### 4. MINIMIZE WATER USAGE - Save water by using a bucket in the shower, reusing water for watering plants, and making sure there are no broken faucets in the house. ### 5. ADVOCATE FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS - Support local products every time you shop to reduce the family's carbon footprint. ### 6. TAKE ACTION TO PLANT TREES - Plan a family tree-planting activity for nature. ### 7. EDUCATE OTHERS - As a family, talk about environmental issues and exchange ideas on how to help. ### COMPASSION - Caring for and understanding the suffering of others, along with wanting to help alleviate their suffering. - Pushes us to act for the good of neighbors and the environment.
