In addition, the newest of all issues that see activism in a boom in the world seems to be climate activism. People from geographically different areas club in to fight for a noble cause: school-going children, retired personnel—everybody does their bit to try and make a better planet. Now, if you feel it's time to get up and make a change, here is what this guide will do to help you.
The activities that climate activism has been involved in bring into people's experience the change in climate and advocate for policies that assist in the reduction of carbon emissions that promote sustainable behaviors. Climate activists lead activities at grassroots and international levels of advocacy groups, although the goal is the same.
Why Engage?
Below are some of the reasons people need to engage in the climate movement:
Help in reducing pollution, conserve resources, and preserve biodiversity.
Community Involvement: A chance to work with similar-minded persons in activism strengthens the community sense and a sense of common interest.
- Personal Development: Activism fosters abilities like leadership, public speaking, and project management.
How to Begin
More Awareness of the Problem
Communication of the science side of climate change is very important. Start reading some articles and watching documentaries. Follow authentic sources on the internet or social media; they are all, just like NASA Climate Change and IPCC reports, informational.
Participate in local groups:
Engage with local environmental lobbies or NGOs working on climate. Organizations such as Greenpeace India and The Energy and Resources Institute are active, doing some credible work for the country and the world. One can gain deliverable and networking experience through volunteering.
Joining Campaigns and Protests
Join climate marches, clean-up drives, and tree-planting activities. This year, the Global Climate Strike in 2021, wherein millions of people across the world had participated, finally—hopefully—managed to draw the much-needed attention to the cause of climate change.
Engaging in policy change
Write letters to your local representatives, sign petitions, and participate in public consultations. Alpine for renewable and clean energy, waste reduction, and sustainable transport.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Make some lifestyle changes: Use public transport, eat less meat, and reduce waste. Share your journey with others on social media.
Support and Invest in Green Enterprises
Purchase products and services coming from enterprises that support sustainability. These are, for example, from buying eco-friendly or local products to investing in green technologies.
Use of Domestic Solar Panels
This is one of the quickest routes to attaining sustainability. Solar panels can translate to electricity, which is made using a renewable resource: this means reduced reliance on fossil fuels and reduced electricity costs.
Benefits of Solar Panels
Environment: Solar energy comes with no emissions at all. The same is not the case for its fossil fuel competitors, which emit a huge amount of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.
Cost-Effectiveness: Even though solar panels have a somewhat hefty installation cost to them, they do pay for themselves in electricity costs by being reduced significantly or eliminated.
Energy Independence: One's own produced electricity reduces dependency on the grid. The incentives and subsidies for setting up solar panels are offered by the central government and, more specifically, by the government of India. Now, under its target for the Rooftop Solar Mission Programme, has targeted the achievement of 40 GW of solar capacity by 2022.
Installation process: First of all, a site assessment is done to check if your roof is good for solar panels. This measures the ideal roof orientations; the tilt of the roof and the shading.
System Design: A choice of solar panel system must be selected from the type and scale of the system. This in most instances would depend on the energy to be met.
Find a CEC-accredited Installer: Get a CEC-accredited installer who will take charge of all the laid-down safety requirements and installation practices.
Installation: Mounting of panels, connection to the inverter, and finally to the electrical system of your home.
Maintenance: Cleaning and checking faults with the panels to ensure they are at their best performance all year round.