Countries agreed that the only way to combat climate change is by working together, and in a historic agreement made in Paris in 2015, they committed to making every effort to limit global temperature below 1.5C. At the COP27 meeting, which will be held in Egypt in November, world leaders will adopt more ambitious targets for decreasing emissions, including reducing the use of fossil fuels. By 2050, many nations have vowed to achieve "net zero" emissions. This entails minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and making up any remaining emissions by removing an equivalent amount of greenhouse gas from the environment. Experts concur that this is still feasible but that significant adjustments must be made immediately by corporations, governments, and people.
What can people do to help?
Governments and companies need to make significant changes, but scientists say we can reduce our impact on the climate by making some little lifestyle adjustments:
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Take fewer flights.
Use an electric vehicle or live without a car.
Reduce your intake of dairy and meat.
You should utilize less energy.
When appliances like washing machines need to be replaced, buy energy-efficient models.
Make your home's insulation better.
Use an electric heat pump instead of a gas heating system.
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