Use more renewable resources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, etc) and fewer fossil fuels (coal, petroleum, and natural gas), since fossil fuels produce a lot of carbon dioxide
Eat less livestock (farm animals, such as cows, produce a lot of methane) and possibly become vegetarian/vegan
Decrease deforestation (trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen)
You can help to reduce the demand for fossil fuels, which in turn reduces global warming, by using energy more wisely. Buying products with minimal packaging will help to reduce waste. By recycling half of your household waste, you can save 2,400 pounds of carbon dioxide annually. For example, improvements to energy efficiency and vehicle fuel economy, increases in wind and solar power, biofuels from organic waste, setting a price on carbon, and protecting forests are all potent ways to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases trapping heat on the planet.
