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Work done by Tomás, Tiago Ribeiro, Tiago Sousa e Rúben Drago

Solutions to stop climate change

«Climate change is the greatest public health crisis we face, with global implications for tackling disease, food, safety, and security. When it comes to cultivating consensus and adoption of the best solutions, communication is key—and the messenger matters most.»

Gina McCarthy, Professor of the Practice of Public Health Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Change lightbulbs to LEDs

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Quality LED lightbulbs can last 25 times longer, are more durable, and use at least 75 percent less energy than other bulbs.

Change lightbulbs to LEDs

Wash clothes in cold water

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Approximately 75 percent of the total energy use and greenhouse-gas emissions produced by a single load of laundry come from warming the water itself. That’s unnecessary, especially because studies have shown that washing in cold water is just as effective as using warm.

Wash clothes in cold water

Unplug electronic devices when they aren't in use

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About a quarter of all residential energy consumption is used on devices in idle power mode, which means “sleep mode”, wich are costing more than 19 billion euros in electricity bills.

Unplug electronic devices when they aren't in use

Eat less meat

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Raising cattle and sheep creates vast amounts of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Cutting out meat, or even reducing consumption and favoring fish and chicken, can seriously save carbon.

Eat less meat

Start walking

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Studies have shown that people who normaly go by foot to work or school are 36% happier than thoes who go by car or any other kind of motorized transport. It's 2 in 1: you help to reduce the emition of grrenhouse gases and you can also be happier!

Start walking

To conclude:

Don't leave it for tomorrow! If we start doing simple things like thoes shown in this presentation we can stop climate change!

Thank you, hope you've enjoyed!