Although the Drawdown list might seem grand to the individual, the Union of Concerned Scientists has compiled a list of what individuals can do to contribute to stopping/reducing global warming:
1. Cars - select one with the best fuel economy
2. Houses - make your house air-tight
3. Heating - buy and use a programmable thermostat
4. Diet - eat less meat, especially beef
5. Energy - use power strips since these curb 'phantom loads'
6. Refrigerators and AC units - upgrade if over 5 years old, since new appliances will typically pay back within 3 years
7. Electricity monitors - these will help you identify where most domestic energy is used.
8. Light bulbs - switch to new LED lighting
9. Washing - wash in cold water to save emissions
10. Buy less and re-use and recycle. This also means travelling less.
As a world, we also face clear resource constraints as the population rises, and resources will, therefore, have to be much better managed. More will be discussed on the Circular/Low Carbon Economy in the next chapter!
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