Surrey Comet: Friday 20th September 2019, Climate Change Strike in LondonFriday 20th September 2019, Climate Change Strike in London The Amazon is on fire. Polar bears are losing their homes. The UK has experienced a significant heatwave, and precipitation in the US has risen drastically. It's no surprise that our globe is suffering, as it has just undergone its hottest five-month period in history. 

These are facts we hear almost every day now, but it is important to remember that you can make a difference. Minor lifestyle changes is a step in the right direction to help save our planet. There's always something that everyone can do to help.

Below are 5 simple ways which you can incorporate into your daily life to help the world become greener:

Using Public Transport Daily

In a world where we can get around by easily hopping on a train or bus rather than wasting energy in a car is a privilege yet people still do not take advantage of it. It uses less energy to take around more people to the same destinations - simple. 

Taking Cold Showers

Give me a moment to explain, I know it sounds absurd but as well as saving the wasted electricity being used on heating your water, it also has several health benefits such as increasing your blood flow, boosts your immune system and reduces sore muscles.

Ever Thought About Planting a Tree?

It's a little inconvenient right? How are you supposed to plant and grow an actual tree? Well, you don't actually have to go out and do it yourself, there are so many organisations online which you can research and use that will do the job for you, like Ecosia which is a free search engine just like google, but even better, as for every 45 searches they plant a new tree.

Buy Your Foods Locally

Supermarkets rely on the importation of goods to supply their shelves. Now think about it, how much energy is wasted transporting foods from across the world to our country? The answer is a lot. That's why buying fruits and vegetables at a local market is not only fresher, healthier and tastier but also saving the environment by saving unnecessary energy. 

Transfer to Renewable Energy

It may sound like a complex term used in science lessons however try talking to your parents about it. I understand it's on the pricey side but transferring to solar or wind energy will make the biggest difference I assure you.