How can we combat climate change?

Climate change is an uphill battle, but by combining efforts in the areas of adaptation and mitigation, we can slow the process.

In the context of climate change, adaptation refers to working to reduce the negative effects of the phenomenon. For example, the mass production of livestock generates methane, which accounts for 16% of greenhouse gas emissions. Pursuing food sustainability through ecological farming practices and plant-based diets can help reduce carbon emissions.

Mitigation, however, means addressing the root causes of climate change rather than reducing its effects. For example, the fossil fuels that we burn for electricity, heat and transportation account for 76% of greenhouse gas emissions. Taxing the use of fossil fuels and opting for renewable energy sources like solar and wind can help reduce these harmful emissions.