10 things you can do to protect the climate

With a new global agreement to guide governments toward climate protection, personal action is more
important than ever. From riding your bike to shopping organic, here are some simple ways you can help
save the climate.

1. Use less energy

Most greenhouse gases are emitted by power plants, industry and traffic. By using energy efficiently,
you can save fossil fuels and protect the climate. So switch lights and appliances off when you aren't
using them, and make sure your buildings are well-insulated so you don't waste energy on heating and
cooling.

2. Produce clean energy

Electricity doesn't have to come from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Alternatives like solar are even
getting less expensive. Producing power yourself isn't hard - there's lots of space for solar panels on your
roof, and by now the technology is well-established.

3. Support good ideas

More and more communities, companies and cooperatives are investing in renewable energies and
selling clean power. The solar park pictured above belongs to Saerbeck. The German town with 7,200
inhabitants produces more power than it needs, and is an international role model.

4. Pull your money out of climate-damaging businesses

The number of citizens, funds, insurance agencies, universities and cities that are divesting from fossil
fuels is growing. Münster is the first city in Germany to have joined the divestment movement. Globally,
57 cities have already done the same. Investors of all stripes can divest from fossil fuels, making for a 5.

Switch to bike, bus and tram

Traveling by bike, bus or train saves a lot of CO2. Compared to a car, a bus is five times more climate-
friendly - and an electric-powered train is 15 times more climate-friendly! Most people living in
Amsterdam bike everywhere. The city takes good care of its cyclists, with its well-kept bike lanes.
dynamic global movement.

6. Eat less meat

Methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, is generated in the stomachs of cows, sheep and goats. Eating less
meat means fewer animals are generating methane. Another reason that large-scale livestock farming
and meat consumption are bad for the climate is that it uses such a large amount of resources, including
water, and land to grow feed. Rainforests are even cut down to grow soy that is then fed to cows.

7. Buy organic

Laughing gas is no laughing matter - the damaging gas contributes up to 6 percent toward the
greenhouse effect. It's generated in power plants and engines - but mostly by artificial fertilizers in
industrial agriculture. Use of the gas is prohibited in ecologically oriented farming, so the more that
happens, the less laughing gas is emitted. And that helps protect the climate.

8. Build and consume sustainably

A lot of carbon dioxide is produced from production of steel and cement. Wood and bamboo, on the
other hand, bind CO2. Consciously choosing products made from sustainable materials helps the
climate. The same is true for other everyday consumer choices: drinking a cup of coffee at the cafe uses
less resources - and fossil fuels - than getting a cup of coffee to go.

9. Take responsibility

How can we keep down greenhouse gas emissions so that all children across the world - and their
children - can live without climate catastrophes? Make responsible choices. These students are
fascinated by clean energy and see it as an opportunity for their future.

10. Don't act alone

Perhaps one of the best things an individual can do is not be an individual. Climate activist Bill McKibben
points out that coming together in movements is likely to be more effective in changing the systems and
structures that are causing the problem.

Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator

ltitude. 1a : the vertical elevation of an object above a surface (such as sea level or land) of a planet or
natural satellite. b : the angular elevation of a celestial object above the horizon.

altitude. 1a : the vertical elevation of an object above a surface (such as sea level or land) of a planet or
natural satellite. b : the angular elevation of a celestial object above the horizon.
An ocean current is any more or less permanent or continuous, directed movement of ocean water that
flows in one of the Earth's oceans. The currents are generated from the forces acting upon the water
like the earth's rotation, the wind, the temperature and salinity differences and the gravitation of the
moon.

Topography is the study of the shape and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area could
refer to the surface shapes and features themselves, or a description (especially their depiction in
maps).

Latitude influences weather and climate because it is one the main factors which helps to determine
climate and weather. Example: Places located at high latitude, i.e, far from the Equator. They are the
ones which receive less sunlight, this affects the amount of rain( precipitation) in that area

Altitude affects climate in that the higher up you get, the more the temperature drops. The temperature
goes down roughly 4 degrees Fahrenheit for every 1,000 feet you climb. Altitude is the subject's distance
from the sea. ... This can result in a very dry or desert-like climate in the lower regions.

he effects of topography on the climate of any given region are powerful. Mountain ranges create
barriers that alter wind and precipitation patterns. Topographical features such as narrow canyons
channel and amplify winds. Mountains and plateaus are exposed to the cooler temperatures of higher
altitudes.

The topography of an area can influence the weather and climate. ... Mountainous areas tend to have
more extreme weather because it acts as a barrier to air movements and moisture. One side of
mountain can be dry while the other side is full of vegetation. Mountains can cause a physical barrier to
rain clouds.

Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt, transporting warm water and precipitation from the
equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics. Thus, ocean currents
regulate global climate, helping to counteract the uneven distribution of solar radiation reaching Earth's
surface.

Distance from the sea (Continentality)

The sea affects the climate of a place. Coastal areas are cooler and wetter than inland areas. Clouds form
when warm air from inland areas meets cool air from the sea. The centre of continents are subject to a
large range of temperatures

arge bodies of water, such as oceans, seas and large lakes, can affect the climate of an area. Water heats
and cools more slowly than landmasses. Therefore, the coastal regions will stay cooler in summer and
warmer in winter, thus creating a more moderate climate with a narrower temperature range.