{"id":14914,"date":"2022-03-11T08:09:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/?page_id=14914"},"modified":"2022-03-12T15:34:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-12T20:34:01","slug":"climate-emergency-what-can-i-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.greenneedham.org\/blog\/climate-emergency-what-can-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Emergency! What Can I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What Can We<\/em><\/span>\u00a0 Do as Individuals?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Of course, dramatic reductions in greenhouse gases will take government policy and legislation, technical advances, and corporate action, but individual actions are still a key component of the solution. We <\/strong><\/em>are voters. We <\/strong><\/em>are constituents who can influence politicians. We <\/strong><\/em>are consumers who vote with our dollars. We <\/strong><\/em>are connected to friends and families and can change social norms by our actions. We <\/strong><\/em>can lower our own carbon footprints and act as a model for others.<\/p>\n

Think climate! Given the fact that we can no longer take a liveable planet for granted, it is imperative to move climate action up on our list of priorities<\/strong>. We must resolve to go beyond “business as usual” and be prepared to make some changes in our <\/strong><\/em>lives. The aim is to make sustainability a factor in our decisions about how we live — what we buy, how we travel, how we heat and cool our homes, how we interact with our elected officials.<\/p>\n

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Increase Your Reach<\/a><\/h4>\n

Find out about which local organizations can keep you informed about climate issues and how you can increase your influence beyond your own household. Read more…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Reduce Your Energy Use\/Embrace the New!<\/a><\/h4>\n

There are many ways to reduce your energy consumption. Some are cost-free, some involve interesting new technology, and many involve rebates and incentives. Read more<\/a> for a list of ideas.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy!<\/a><\/h4>\n

Sustainable living brings new experiences and\u00a0 pleasures, from gardening and cooking ideas\u00a0 to a fun website that will answer your recycling questions. Read more<\/a> about enjoyable ways to be an environmental advocate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Would you like to get Green Needham’s updates on local and state issues and opportunities? (You won’t be flooded with emails!) On the sign-up form you can also indicate if you would like to get involved as a volunteer. Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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