Combating climate change seems like a tall order. The world is swiftly heating up and we’re already buckling under the effects of this issue. All hope is not lost however. Here are six things that can be done by individuals and governments to help help slow down the rising temperatures.
Some suggestions are pretty well known such as a higher taxes with real, cheaper/subsided alternatives to push people towards them. Don’t just tax red meat for example, ensure that other, less eco-harmful benefits are available. Don’t just push people to better choices, give them a reason to want to make them.
Shorter work weeks is something that is gaining momentum but the idea of less of focus on economic growth is not. They both boil down to prioritizing sustainable living over financial success. In order to see that goal met, many changes need to happen through various levels of society.