Both speakers primarily focused on how innovation and a
little tweak in the way we live and we might just be on our way to having
everyone on the warship sailing towards the fight against climate change. Until
we begin to see climate change as a threat to global security, we will only be
going in circles in the fight and continue to experience even bigger negative impacts
of climate change.
Dr. Ahove Michael spoke on embracing innovative
development, the use of energy efficient bulbs, fans and freezers and most
importantly reducing energy consumption generally.
Mr. Desmond Majekodunmi centered about first changing our minds and thought systems before even thinking of overcoming climate change as this stands as a battles not just for us but for the coming generation. It goes beyond being an environmentalist but instead becoming an environmental activist by championing the drive to decarbonize, protect the forests and plant trees.
Mr. Desmond Majekodunmi centered about first changing our minds and thought systems before even thinking of overcoming climate change as this stands as a battles not just for us but for the coming generation. It goes beyond being an environmentalist but instead becoming an environmental activist by championing the drive to decarbonize, protect the forests and plant trees.
He mentioned the lazy man’s guide to changing the world
by combating climate change through the following steps;
From your couch:
1. Save electricity by removing chargers and connection
boxes from power sockets when not in use.
2. Stop paper payments
3. Share information on climate change, whether posted by
you or someone else. Be involved in awareness and orientation.
4. Speak up-Ask your local and national authorities to
engage in, and be involved in initiatives that combat climate change.
5. Turn off lights when not in use.
6. Stay informed.
At home:
1. Air dry-Let your clothes and hair dry naturally,
instead of using machines.
2. Load washing machines to the maximum when you want to
wash. Reduce washing in bits.
3. Take short showers.
4. Eat less poultry/fish.
5. Freeze leftovers - don't allow wastage.
6. Recycle.
7. Install solar panels.
8. Buy minimally packaged goods.
9. Avoid preheating oven before using to reduce power
consumption.
Outside your house
1. Shop local (support neighborhood businesses)
2. Shop smart (no impulse buying)
3. Bike, walk, and use public transport (sometimes)
instead of using your car.
4. Use refillable water bottles.
5. Bring your own bags when you shop (reduce the
circulation of polythene bags).
6. Vaccinate yourself and your family.
At work
1. If you can't finish your food/beverages/fruits, etc.,
give your colleagues. Don't throw food away.
2. Mentor/educate young people about climate change.
3. Ensure equal pay for equal work, regardless of the
gender.
4. Make sure your company uses energy saving appliances
and bulbs.
The fight against climate change cannot be won by a few
or only environmental activists. We all need to come together at a common front
and deliver a desirable environment into the hands of our children.
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