by Joe Rees
Please enjoy this timely article by Joe Rees, founder of catastrophes.info, providing lots of detailed information on being prepared for most any kind of climate disaster. Joe’s website is jammed pack with tons of handy information necessary should catastrophe hit. So check it out now and be prepared. Don’t wait until the storm is upon you. Thanks, Joe. You are a true public servant.
Climate change poses a real threat with shrinking ice caps and frequent natural disasters. It’s no wonder that according to studies, 45% of people between 16 and 25 experience adverse mental health effects because of it. However, it’s not all bad news. By changing your lifestyle and taking a stand, you can fight against climate change. Here are some ideas:
Set a Corporate Example
Business owners can take the lead with environmentally friendly products. A premade marketing strategy template can help visualize your go-to-market strategy. This way, your small companies can successfully market its wares, streamlining launching. The process can be more complicated than many business owners anticipate, but a template ensures you don’t miss any steps.
Vote With Your Wallet
When you support green businesses, you signal that corporate waste is unacceptable. However, identifying eco-friendly companies is easier said than done, as some enterprises “green-wash.” Research a brand to determine if it’s actually sustainable before spending money.
Rethink Transportation
Emissions from transportation contribute to global warming, but some forms are more wasteful than others. For example, flying consumes a great deal of fuel. To limit your carbon footprint, consider the following alternative transportation options:
- Carpool
- City bus
- Trolley
- Train
- Subway
- Bike
Make Changes at Home
You don’t have to live off the grid to make a difference — small, cumulative changes can also fight climate change:
- Avoid one-use items
- Don’t buy petroleum-based products
- Don’t litter
- Use LED light bulbs
Upgrading major appliances to Energy Star-approved models is another get step. You can also reduce your energy usage with the following good habits:
- Use cold water to wash clothes
- Take five-minute showers
- Turn off the AC when you leave the house
Alter Your Diet
Beef production generates a significant portion of emissions, so cutting down on consumption can make a big difference. Limiting your dairy and other meat purchases also helps.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Recycling reduces the need for fresh materials, preserving natural resources. Of course, not everything can be recycled, so you need to check which items your local processing center accepts.
You can also reduce your waste by only buying what you need. Look for products made from recycled materials and designed for repeated use.
Support Tree-Planting Initiatives
Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, so reforestation efforts are essential in fighting climate change. However, not all tree-planting initiatives are created equal. Before volunteering or donating, make sure the organization also cares for saplings as they grow.
Skip Fast Fashion
The fashion industry consumes a huge amount of water, and fast fashion is notorious for its waste. Avoid this pitfall by wearing clothes for as long as possible and shopping second-hand when you can.
Get Educated
Staying updated with the latest scientific data is just as essential as recycling. Sustainability research constantly uncovers new ways to fight climate change and identifies problematic practices. Reading the news and tracking sustainable initiatives can help you avoid potential pitfalls.
Make Your Voice Heard
National and local governments have the power to crack down on emissions and promote green energy. To encourage these moves, vote in every election and support candidates who protect the environment.
Take Care of Yourself
While working to save the planet, don’t forget to take care of yourself. When you start feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, care for yourself with these simple activities:
- Connect with loved ones
- Exercise
- Meditate
- Stretch
Battling climate change is a daily struggle, but individuals can make a real difference by changing their behavior. If the effects of global warming make you anxious, join in the fight to safeguard the future.
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All great tips.
I partake of all to a high degree.
I could exercise more!
Don’t own a car.
Hate planes. Haven’t been on one for about 7 years, since mom passed.
Been a veggie most of my life, since 17.
Still, there must be more.
I can’t afford to do a major overhaul of my home, including solar panels. That’s on my wish/to do list.
Thank you Joe Rees!
We should all care!
Pam, thank you for featuring Joe!!!
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Sounds like you are already doing your part, Resa, and don’t forget all the recycling of fabrics and other materials you use in your art gowns. 🙏😘
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Beautiful article with lots of information thanks for sharing 😊👍
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🙏🙏🙏
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Good information. I didn’t know the term ‘green-wash’ but I have wondered about if that was happening. I am smiling at the suggestion to turn down your AC when you leave the house. I don’t know that I’ve ever not done that, climate crisis or not.
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Me either, but there’s a whole slew of people who don’t, Ally. 😳
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Thanks Pam so much – I’ll definitely check out Joe’s blog but thanks for a lovely summary of it and happy to say I do my bit as much as possible xx 🙂
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It’s all we can do, right, Susan?♥️
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I do a few of these, but the anxiety and the feeling of powerlessness is real.
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I hear you, Damyanti. It’s difficult to sit by and watch it all fall to crap, but the little things we do as individuals, while contributing to the whole, are not as important as what countries can do to shift the needle by passing comprehensive laws.
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Very informative tips here from Joe – thanks for passing them along Pam. I do a lot of these suggestions, except since I work from home, my heat/AC is not lowered during the day, but other than that, I’m good. I really like your picture up top – Spring never looked better!
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Hi Pam. It’s such a daunting situation. I’m anything but an expert. But it seems that a very high percentage of electricity worldwide needs to be generated via wind or water or solar very soon. But there’s not much reason to think it will happen. I hope I’m wrong.
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We have to get the GOP to step aside and let progress happen, Neil. 🤨
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A good strategy, Joe. Thank you 🌍
A post that I wrote sometime back is here:
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Great article, Pam. Thanks for sharing Joe‘s wisdom with us. It was heartening to see that I’m doing pretty well in some areas and to be reminded of where I can do better. I think climate change is the most critical issue facing the world today, but I fear it is too often obscured by war, pandemic, and social injustice, which may seem more immediate. They are ALL critical issues and I hope we can do a better job of addressing each and every one of them. Thanks for keeping environmental issues in the spotlight.
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It’s very true, Donna, and there really is no longer any time to dally.
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Pam, thanks for sharing Joe Rees’ article and the link to his website. With climate catastrophe already upon us, we have to be prepared to handle the fallout. I’ve just finished reading Deep Adaptation: Navigating the Realities of Climate Chaos Edited by Jem Bendell & Rupert Read (USA 2021). On March 6, I posted an overview of Part I, “Climate Chaos: Humanity’s Predicament,” and will post Part II this Sunday, April 10. They argue that we’ve got to make far deeper changes and adaptation than those recommended by Joe Rees, if we are to avoid the probability of societal collapse in your lifetime and mine. Change and adaptation must begin with each one of us. My reflections on my evolving identity is my first step in understanding who I am as a human in the modern world that we have created. Deep changes call upon us to question our deep beliefs.
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It’s a scary and true thought, Rose and I worry mostly for my kids and the crappy world we’ll be leaving them if we don’t do something now. But that something is beyond you and me. Countries need to make sea changes in adaptive thinking if we are to survive, rather than kick the can down the road for another day. It’s pretty demoralizing when you look at what we’re up against.
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Another excellent guest post my lady xxxxxxxxx
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Thank you, Shey. And a happy Friday to you!
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Happy Sat now xxxxxxxx
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and to you, Lady Shey!
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