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The magnitude of Global Climate Change is so great that it might appear that any individual actions will be inconsequential, and to some extent that is quite true. However acting collectively much can be accomplished. Individually, we should:
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Educate yourself. Only by becoming, and staying, well informed can we appreciate the problem and undertake meaningful action in our daily lives.
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Conserve. A well insulated home, saving fuel and recycling is always wise. Collectively it may have some impact on global climate change, and it is a way of life that we should adopt and teach our children.
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Be a careful consumer. Try to buy products that have a low energy requirement during their manufacture, use and disposal; and/or were produced locally. Be careful – there will always be someone trying to make a buck off of global warming.
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Become Involved. Demand action from your local, regional and national politicians, and hold them accountable.
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Oppose development of “dirty” energy facilities. It is far better to leave coal in the ground than attempt to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Think globally. Climate change is a global problem with only global solutions. We must think beyond our national interests, and act in the best interests of mankind.
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