Climate change affects all countries on all continents.

It has a negative
impact on the national economy and the lives of people, communities and
countries. In the future the consequences will be even worse.
People live on their own skin the consequences of climate change, including
changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels and more extreme weather
events. The greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities make
this threat increase. In fact, emissions had never been so high. If we do not
act, the average surface temperature of the world could increase about 3
degrees Celsius this century and in some areas of the planet could be even
worse. The poorest and most vulnerable people will be the most
disadvantaged.

We have at our disposal viable solutions so that the countries can have a
more sustainable economic activity and more respectful with the
environment.

Changing attitudes accelerates as more people are turning to renewable

energy and other solutions to reduce emissions. But climate change is a
global challenge that does not respect national boundaries. Emissions at
one point on the planet affect other distant places. It is a problem that
requires the international community to work in a coordinated and precise
manner of international cooperation for the developing countries to move
towards a low carbon economy. Countries are working to adopt a global
agreement in Paris this December with the aim of fighting climate change.

10 concrete measures to help curb climate change

1. Change the bulbs
Replacing a traditional bulb with a low-energy bulb saves more than 45
kilograms of carbon dioxide per year. True, the second is more expensive,
but it is more economical throughout his life. Only one of them can reduce
electricity costs by up to 60, according to the European Commission.

2. Turn off the TV and PC

Just turning off the TV, DVD or computer when not in use will prevent
thousands of pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Do not leave the
electrical devices in stand-by: a television that stays on for three hours a
day (the average that Europeans watch TV) and on stand-by the remaining
21 hours will consume 40 percent of the energy Total in standby mode.
Do not leave the charger of your phone plugged in all the time, even if it is
not connected to the phone, because it will continue to consume electricity.

3. Drive less
Go, ride a bicycle, use public transportation. You will save 30 grams of CO2
for every 4.5 kilometers that you do not drive. For every liter of fuel that
burns the engine of a car, an average of 2.5 kilos of CO2 is released,
according to the European Commission.
Brussels also recommends not running with the car: you will spend less gas
and emit less CO2. Going at more than 120 kilometers per hour increases
fuel consumption by 30 percent, compared to a speed of 80 kilometers per
hour.

4. Check the tires

If your tire pressure drops by 0.5 bar, your car will consume 2.5 percent
more fuel and thus release 2.5 percent more CO2. The saving of four liters
of gasoline prevents the emission of six kilos of carbon dioxide.

5. Recycle
You can save more than 730 kilos of CO2 a year by recycling half the waste
produced at home.

6. Avoid packing too much

Choose products with little packaging: a 1.5 liter bottle generates less waste
than three half liter. In the purchase it uses reusable bags. Avoid wet wipes
and paper wipes. You can avoid the emission of 1,100 kilos of CO2 if you
reduce your trash by 10 percent.

7.Less hot water

A lot of energy is needed to heat water. Install a water flow regulator in the
shower and prevent the emission of more than 100 kilos of carbon dioxide
per year.
Wash with cold or lukewarm water and save 150 kilos of CO2. You save hot
water and spend four times less energy if you take a shower instead of a
bath. Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth. Make sure your faucets do
not leak: one drip can cause enough water to fill a bath in a month.

8. Monitor household appliances

Covering the pan while cooking is a way to save a lot of energy. Even better
are pressure cookers and steamers, which save 70 percent energy.
Use the washer and dishwasher only when they are full. If they are not, use
economic programs. No need to set a high temperature, today detergents
are effective even when low. Remember that if the refrigerator and freezer
are near the fires or the boiler, they will consume much more energy. If
these are old, periodically defrost them. The new ones have automatic
defrost cycles and are almost twice as efficient. Do not put hot or hot foods
in the refrigerator; You will save energy if you allow them to cool down first.

9. Set the thermostat

The oscillation of two degrees Celsius in winter and in summer saves more
than 600 kilos of carbon dioxide per household in a single year. Lowering the
temperature by one degree can reduce the heating bill by 5 to 10 percent.
When you ventilate your house, open the windows for a few minutes, do not
let the heat escape for long.
If you leave a small opening all day, the energy needed to keep the interior
warm for six months of cold will be almost a ton of CO2 emissions. Isolate
your house well. Do not abuse air conditioners, they consume a lot of
energy and emit about 650 grams of CO2. And a cost on your bill of 10 euro
cents per hour.

10. Plant a tree

A single tree absorbs a ton of carbon dioxide throughout its life.