# Realistic Ways You Can Cut Carbon Emissions and Combat Climate Change, Today 

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/12/realistic-ways-you-can-cut-carbon-emissions-combat-climate-change-today/
- Published: 2019-12-22T15:45:28-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Let’s talk carbon emissions please. Because despite efforts to convince the public
otherwise, climate change is underway. Carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels
have sparked a rise in temperature. All which has already begun to wildly alter 
the Earth’s weather patterns. Yes folks, with harsher storms. That’s as well as 
rising sea levels. Finally and [extreme heat](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/07/national-and-state-media-failing-to-connect-recent-extreme-heat-events-to-climate-change/)
and cold.

#### ![Carbon emissions chart](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_7810.png?resize=300%2C180&quality=50&ssl=1)

With such a large scale issue there’s [so much of the Earth’s carbon emissions coming from huge ](https://fortune.com/2017/07/10/climate-change-green-house-gases/)
[corporation](https://fortune.com/2017/07/10/climate-change-green-house-gases/)s.
Then it’s easy to feel like one person’s actions can’t influence global emission
levels. But that’s not necessarily true. I know and believe [individual citizens ha](https://web.archive.org/web/20190417194852/https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/aa7541/pdf)
[ve](https://web.archive.org/web/20190417194852/https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/aa7541/pdf)
seen changed. All as the potential for actual environmental impact.

So whether it’s going carless or eating a plant-based diet. Also some are avoiding
air travel.

#### ![Global warming melts ice caps. The water then floods as part of climate change. ](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/pexels-photo-1739855-2-1.jpg?resize=135%2C89&quality=52&ssl=1)

Now I know those particular changes may not be realistic for every person. That’s
why there’s myriad other small steps can lessen your carbon emissions footprint.

Especially and potentially meaningful ways.

All as highlighted in “Realistic Ways To Combat Climate Change, Today created by
the [online Master of Public Health program at the George Washington University.](https://publichealthonline.gwu.edu/)

In addition, the piece highlights ways to incorporate carbon-reducing habits into
daily life. It also offers options spanning a range of costs. As well as time commitment
and effort levels. Some key offerings on green living, sustainable shopping and 
eco-friendly dining are discussed below:

![Oh bye climate change Why No carbon emissions with a tesla powerwall I have two](
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#### **How To Reduce Your Energy Use at Home**

Adjust home energy-use habits in a variety of ways for more sustainable living. 
That will by default reduce your carbon emissions. Easier options include taking
shorter and colder showers. All which saves water and reduces the [carbon emissions and energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/algenols-algae-energy-tape-bares-all/).
Things that would be used with increased heat. That’s versus hanging your clothes
dry to [reduce use of extremely energy inefficient dryers.](https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/efficient-clothes-dryers-IB.pdf)

Those with central air or heating systems can use programmable thermostats to reduce
energy use during times the space is unoccupied. For anyone looking to undertake
a project with a heavier lift, insulating walls and attics traps heat in during 
winter and cold during summer. So reducing the need for energy-powered heating and
cooling systems is huge on carbon emissions.

#### **How To Be A Sustainable Shopper**

![green cleaning product ](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
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=1)

Choose [brands and companies dedicated to eco-friendly business practices](https://web.archive.org/web/20190524063710/https://www.epa.gov/greenpower/green-power-partnership-top-30-retail)
[,](https://web.archive.org/web/20190524063710/https://www.epa.gov/greenpower/green-power-partnership-top-30-retail)
for example, and thrift clothes and second-hand furniture as opposed to buying new.
You can also save energy and carbon emissions used during mail deliveries. All by
grouping smaller online orders into one larger shipment, and selecting available
options to ship all items together. On the [recycling end](https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a3752/4291566/),
make sure to properly sort your items to ensure effectivity.

#### **How To Dine Out in an Eco-Friendly Way**

#### ![eco based plates. ](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/leafware-dinnerware.jpg?resize=135%2C115&quality=52&ssl=1)

Your dining habits may be more energy inefficient than you think. Some habits to
cut your carbon footprint, if realistic for your lifestyle, include buying locally
grown, seasonal food and eating at restaurants that do the same. You can also employ
reusable containers to reduce the use of plastic dishes and cutlery, and by ordering
or buying only the amount you’ll actually eat. To really cut carbon emissions in
your dining process, consider growing your own produce in a garden.

While lifestyle changes can feel daunting, contributing to global reduction of carbon
emissions can be incorporated into your daily habits. Lowering the temp of your 
typical steamy shower, grouping your weekly online orders and reducing your use 
of plastic cutlery are all small changes that can go a long way.

![organic gardens, using eco friendly mulch, organic topsoil, organic seeds](https://
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My organic garden

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