Who is responsible?
Who is responsible?
We need to be aware that what we do in Wales affects people living in other parts of the world.
Who is responsible?
Climate change is a big, complicated problem with many questions unanswered. But there are plenty of things we can do as individuals ...
Who is responsible?
But it can be hard to make changes which will help to reduce the impact of climate change. Especially if no one else seems to be doing them.
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In Wales our biggest contributions to climate change are due to:
Energy we use in our homes, workplaces and travel.
The energy and other pollution from the manufacture of the products we buy.
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Many of us enjoy our lifestyle. A great deal of money is spent on advertising persuading us we need just a little bit more of everything.
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However many people in Wales are in debt or work long hours to afford their standard of living.
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We all know people in other countries may be poorer than us, and that climate change will have a severe impact on them, but it can seem very far away and our contribution very small.
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However “Doing the right thing” may make us happier as well.
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Some things we can do will save us money.
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Some things can make us healthier.
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Some things will just make us feel good.
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But we may even do something that will save someone’s life
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Some times doing the right thing costs more.
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Things are often easier when we do things together. Your school may have an Eco committee, why not join in? People in some towns and cities have decided to make a plan for their community to use less fossil fuel. Is your town one of these?
Who is responsible?
What we do as individuals can have a little impact but together we can make a big difference.