BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 10, 2021
The recently released 2021 report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change about the state of the climate left many feeling hopeless this week. In short, we are almost at the point of no return when it comes to catastrophic climate change. But, there is hope if people instead see it as a call to action. Here are several ways you can take action to reduce your individual contribution to climate change.
• Buy less, use less
• Walk, bike or take a train
• Consider your home energy consumption
• Eat more sustainably
• Say no to plastic
• Talk to your friends, family and neighbors
• Vote and advocate for the planet