Global Temperature

0.94°C above average and the second highest August temperature since global records began in 1880.

Climate change has already begun to impact our planet in more ways than we can think. Temperatures continue to rise throughout the planet and we are experiencing changes in precipitation patterns as we have never seen before. The main cause of these catastrophic effects on our planet is pollution.

Fortunately, there are always things that we can do to fight against climate change. Saving the environment starts with us and it is our responsibility to act against these terrible changes to preserve the planet for future generations.

6 THINGS YOU CAN DO

1. Make Your Commute Green

For starters, taking public transportation to work is a great way to cut out emissions.

Riding your bike to work is also incredibly helpful to the environment and is a great method to get exercise.

2. Be More Conservative with Energy Usage

Make sure to turn off lights and unplug devices that you are not using anymore when you are done with them.

Replace your light bulbs with energy-efficient light bulbs to help you save electricity too.

3. Get Active and Vote

One of the best ways to improve climate change to is to vote for legislation and politicians that aid against the detrimental effects of climate change.

4. Recycle

Recycling is a cost-effective and eco-friendly process that eliminates waste and doesn’t emit greenhouse gasses into the environment.

Be sure to collect your discarded paper, glass, plastic, and electronics for recycling.

5. Educate Yourself and Others

There are many platforms for us to utilize that can allow us to spread our message easily. Whether you use word of mouth or social media, there are always ways to educate others on what climate change is doing to our planet

6. Encourage the use of renewable energies

Focusing your efforts to spread awareness about renewable energy is the best way to create a positive impact in your community.

References:

1. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, State of the Climate: Global Climate Report for March 2020, published online April 2020, retrieved on October 4, 2020 from https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/global/202003.
2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, State of the Climate: Global Climate Report for August 2020, published online September 2020, retrieved on October 4, 2020 from https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/global/202008.
3. Activesustainability.com. 2020. 6 Things You Can Do To Prevent Climate Change.retrieved on October 5, 2020 from www.activesustainability.com/climate-change/6-things-you-can-do-to-prevent-climate-change

Coded by Rachael Sia

Global Temperature: August 2020