take action right now:

petitions

Petitions are a simple but vital way to take action that have a surprisingly profound impact on environmental decisions. Anybody can sign petitions. Remember, every voice matters and is needed in tackling the environmental issues we face. Many of the petitions found online take no more than 30 seconds to sign!

🌎  SUSTAINability  🌎

SUSTAINABILITY: The ability for us to exist constantly. The ability of us doing what we can to allow the environment to prosper. The ability of us making sure that our future generations can live on a healthy planet. 
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Below on this page you can learn about some easy and practical ways to be sustainable in everyday life.


Three simple ways for us to do our part on

Preventing global warming and ocean

acidification

try to lessen the use of transportation vehicles

Transportation is something we rely on almost every day. You may think vehicles don't make that much of an impact on global warming but every less vehicle on the road can create an overall positive impact. This is something you might not be able to do everyday but whenever you can, always try to carpool, bike, or walk to places that are not too far away. This itself is doing a lot to prevent global warming. 


​Avoid using fossil fuels

Fossil fuels are one of the biggest factors that contribute to global warming. Most of them such as coal take years to form but we still use them as if they are being formed daily. If you do use fossil fuels, whether that be home, work, or any other places, consider replacing them with renewable energy sources. An example includes switching to solar panels for electricity inside your house. Although, renewable energy sources can be expensive, in the long run they are a better investment not only for yourselves, but also your environment. 

Pass the knowledge on

Many people believe that global warming is an insignificant process, but it is an event that continues to impact our environment in several ways. There are many people in the world who do not know or do not realize the significance of this issue. By merely addressing this problem to people, who knows, even they might get involved in the issue for preventing global warming and climate change. 
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Protesters advocating for change and using collective action to make an impact. People are the will of the country and a democracy.
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These are just some steps you can take to make an impact. Remember to pack food, water, and anything else you may need to give it your all. If you take such action with a friend it may be even more fun.

do goals help the environment?

set environmental goals

Goals are good for things when it comes to time management, getting things done, etc. Why can't you do the same for the environment? After all, if you don't set goals it is much harder to get things done. Try it out, it will definitely help make a difference. Not only have goals but also strategies (plans to achieve the goals).

Not all goals may be achieved

When it comes to goals always strive for the best. If you cannot meet your goals adjust them so you can.

Effective climate communication

77 percent of registered voters believe that climate change is correlated to human activities and natural causes. They are also not sure whether we can do anything to address the issue of climate change. The majority feel a collective sense of apathy relating to climate-change. While coverage by the press, media, and even some environmental organizations show the daunting facts, this can often be a barrier to effective climate communication. Though this website serves as an information hub for environmental issues and taking action, your individual initiatives help make the difference. Remember, collective action is more effective than individual action. Below are some examples on how to have effective climate communication and resources for further reading. Your climate communication cannot be perfected overnight but with interaction, activism, and the feedback from your peers, this skill can be mastered. Climate communication is not about you, it is about how effective your message was conveyed.

Key recommendations

ecoAmerica® has made numerous recommendations for talking about climate change. Check it out on Page 8 of Let's Talk Climate: Messages to Motivate Americans.

Let's talk climate guide

Above is a chart from ecoAmerica® on effective word choice when talking about climate change. As can be seen from the guide, specific and more relatable word choice can often have a deeper impact and thus have a greater effect on mobilizing others.
Other Resources:
Empower
ScienceDirect (Advanced)
Environment and Energy Study Institute
Information courtesy of ecoAmerica® Let's Talk Climate

Fight
Deforestation: Plant
trees

Planting trees is the most simple way to help prevent deforestation. From the Arbor Day Foundation ®, by becoming a member you can obtain 10 free baby trees, or you can have them plant it elsewhere where trees are needed. As long as trees are in the environment proper to them and they are given time, they will most likely grow. 

If you think that planting trees may be too much work, you can still bring about change by teaching others and making them aware about the importance of trees. 


On the right side, is a picture of me watering the trees I received from the Arbor Day Foundation® from the Spring of 2020 (check the About Sheel page for more pictures). Because they are situated in a stable and suitable environment they are thriving. 

Still, even more important than planting trees are conserving forests both young and old. This is because forests store extremely high amounts of carbon which is vital for fight against global warming. For example destroying a 600 acre forest and then replacing that with a pine forest will not balance the effect. With the destruction of the 600 acre forest there is also the loss of much essential flora, fauna, and life.

prevent the depletion of ozone; Help protect earth

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Avoid completely or lessen the use of products that include CFCs and halons. These compounds are the causes of ozone depletion.

Industrial solvents

  Solvents for cleaning

*RefrigerAnts

​Foam Blowing agents

  Aerosols
 
  Fumigants

Information courtesy of Ministry for the Environment.  * Refrigerants are part of almost all households to store food. This option can probably not be avoided using. 

How to be ECO-Friendly:

Compost and ​Discourage ​single

use items 

This is as simple as making sure the products you use are decomposable and eco-friendly. Reducing, reusing, and recycling is also a very simple system that can be used to utilize not only plastic, but also other items such as cardboard, glass, metal, etc., resourcefully. You can help contribute even more by composting.

Learn more by pasting these links into your search engine:
https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home 
https://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/compost/how-to-compost/

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Reduce

When reducing the amount of unnecesary manufactured materials such as plastic and  styrofoam, it is the best of the 3R's helping our Earth and saving space in our landfills. 

Reuse

Reusing items is also very good way to prevent buying any extra unnecessary items. Many items that we think can only be used once can actually be used multiple times before they have to
​be discarded. 

recycle

Many people believe that recycling is the best step, but it should be our final option after the other two steps. Recycling items can be done at any recycling center, or maybe you even have it get picked up at your house. Still, be careful because not all recycling centers recycle the numbers 1-7. 

Do you like to invest or are you planning on investing?

Make GREEN Stock Choices

Almost every choice you make can be green. Using sustainability as a factor in choosing your stocks can be a major bonus. See if companies make a pledge to be eco-friendly or reduce their emissions. The urgency of climate change is growing every single day. Companies acknowledge this - a lack of pledge to sustainability could be a potential sign of a dying or obsolete company. Read more through the Investopedia® link below!

make our ecosystem healthier: increase

biodiversity

Biodiversity, is one of the most essential factors of an ecosystem.  Biodiversity is impacted goes hand-in-hand with issues such as climate change and deforestation. When these issues are impacted so is biodiversity. 
Below are two ways in which you can help make a difference on this issue. 

RESEARCH YOUR AREA'S BIODIVERSITY​

Researching your habitat is one of the best ways to get to know your environment and ecosystem. Research the impacts of biodiversity and learn about the issues in your area. This issue varies in different areas based on their environmental factors. ​

GET INVOLVED WITH AN ORGANIZATION ON THE ISSUE

Getting involved with an organization can sometimes be the best choice as the organization usually already knows the global or local problems being faced. Local organizations would be better if you want to focus on the biodiversity issues in your specific area. 

Vote for the proper

​politicians

Politics has a major role for the well-being of the environment. When voting for political officials do not just think about yourself; think about which candidate is better for the environment too. There will not always be candidates who care for the environment and planet Earth. Still, use your judgement to the best of your abilities.

Wait, there's more! Even if you vote for the proper politicians, there is no guarantee that they will always listen to you. Contacting local officials, engaging in lobbying, and hosting events are all great ways to get to know your officials and help them shape your needs into their agenda. Believe it or not, large-scale environmental policy-making happens with your officials. Whether it be at the state, national, or even international level, their decisions can have large impacts. 

Use eco-friendly search engines

Click the button to learn more. 

kids can also make a

​difference 

Courtesy of National Energy Technology Laboratory

what you can do to stop the spread of invasive species When away

According to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, some ways you can prevent the spread of invasive species include:

1. Clean your hiking and fishing gear
2. Don’t move firewood
3. Fish using native bait when possible
4. Volunteer at removal efforts
5. Talk to your local nursery when selecting plants for your garden
6. Clean your boat before transferring to a new body of water
7. If you see an invasive species, report it
8. Learn about and be aware of the invasive species sightings in your area
9. Plant native species in your garden and yard
10. Check your pet’s paws when traveling with them

Want more details on these tips? Read their full article HERE

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what you can do to prevent noise pollution

Noise pollution is an ever-increasing problem in societies all around the world. Here are some ways you can do your part to help prevent noise pollution.

Invest in a more efficient engine for your car

It is imperative to have the most efficient engine possible if you want to decrease the noise of the vehicle as much as possible. Having a more efficient engine could also result in your car being more efficient in general.

Protest against factories or industries in your area

Factories and industries not only let off a lot of pollution but they also created a lot of noise. Protesting against them can be useful not only for fighting noise pollution but also industrial pollution.

Spread Public awareness

Noise pollution is not the most commonly known environmental topic. Just by spreading the word you may find yourself with a lot of other people combating noise pollution.

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