https://www.savethechildren.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/born-into-the-climate-crisis.pdf

https://www.savethechildren.net/news/climate-crisis-%E2%80%93-children-face-life-far-more-heatwaves-floods-droughts-and-wildfires

https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/weather-climate

How can an individual be instrumental in bringing the change?

• Switch off those extra lights, when not in use
  Source: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/when-turn-your-lights
• Use energy-efficient electric appliances
  Source: https://www.energysage.com/energy-efficiency/101/ways-to-save-energy/
• Save Water
  Source: https://green.harvard.edu/tools-resources/green-tip/4-ways-measure-5-minute-shower
• Use Solar-powered devices
  Source: https://mnre.gov.in/solar/current-status/
• Unplug unused appliances
  Source: https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/3-easy-tips-reduce-your-standby-power-loads

How can you plant more trees this year?

• Protect existing trees
  Source: https://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/forests-health-and-climate-change/key-facts/trees-help-tackle-climate-change
• Just go out & plant a tree
  Source: https://www.cantonohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2570/TREES-OF-STRENGTH---Benefits-of-Trees-NCSU

How can you incorporate clean fuel into your everyday life?

• Walk or cycle whenever possible
  Source: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-02-02-get-your-bike-active-transport-makes-significant-impact-carbon-emissions
• Choose public transport, or opt for a carpool
  Source: https://www.apta.com/wp-content/uploads/Resources/resources/reportsandpublications/Documents/greenhouse_brochure.pdf
• Invest in an electric vehicle, if possible
  Source: https://e-amrit.niti.gov.in/benefits-of-electric-vehicles

Simple ways to switch to eco-friendly ways

• Use natural eco-friendly cleaning products
  Source: https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/identifying-greener-cleaning-products
• Avoid single-use plastic
  Source: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/whopping-91-percent-plastic-isnt-recycled

How can you recycle more?

• Reduce plastic usage
  Source:https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sus tainability/plastic_bag_facts.html
• Clean, empty & dry recyclable containers
  Source: https://ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/June-2019/Recycle-Right-How-empty-is-empty-enough-How-clean
• Buy recycled products
  Source: https://www.colorado.edu/ecenter/2021/03/18/recycling-and-climate-change

Steps to reduce food wastage

• Shop Smartly and store food properly
  Source: https://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/fall-2018/articles/preventing-food-waste
• Set up a compost
  Source: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-composting-can-reduce-our-impact-planet#:~:text=More%20broadly%2C%20by%20reducing%20food,increasingly%20put%20pressure%20on%20biodiversity