A presentation of simple things which anyone can do in their daily lives which can make earth a better place to live for a longer time.

1. You, Me
&
Climate
Change
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Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
Ideas to Save our
Planet

2. Earth is
Getting
Warmer
Scientific studies show that Earth would be
warmer by 2oC by the year 2050 and around
4oC by 2100!
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3. What
 Hotter Summers
 Colder Winters
 Heavier Storms
does this
Mean?
 Severe Droughts
 Rising Sea Levels
Increased Ocean Acidification affecting
marine ecosystems

4. Why
Global
Warming?
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Global Warming is
caused by increased
emission of greenhouse
gases (mainly carbon
dioxide) into the
atmosphere.
It has been proved that
this increased emission is
predominantly caused by
human activities.

5. Can Global
Warming be
controlled?
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6. Who can
Control
Global
Warming?
Only
Human Beings Can !
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7. HOW
Scientists are extensively
researching on the changes
happening to the global
climate over the years and
what is in store for future.
Based on the findings,
Governments have started
shaping policies to deal with
the climate change.

8. Can you &
I do
anything
about
Global
Warming?
Yes, each one of
us can.
There are numerous
simple things which
we can do to make
things better.
 Let us start from our
homes.

9. Use Cleaner Energy
In Our
 Switch to renewable energy
Homes ! resources.
 Consider installing solar
panels, solar water heaters etc.
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet
Cleaner Energy = Less greenhouse gas emissions

10. Save Energy
 Replace old light bulbs with CFL Lamps.
 Switch off all electrical appliances
while not in use. Unplug them
too.
 Set the thermostat a few degrees
lower in winter and wear a
sweater.
 Set the thermostat a few degrees higher
in summer. Wear lighter clothes or use
a fan.
In Our
Homes !
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet

11. In Our
Homes !
Save Energy
 Wash clothes in cold water; use
clothesline to dry clothes instead of
electric dryer.
 Use energy-efficient appliances.
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet
 Do an ‘energy audit’ of your home and
find out the actual usage as well as ways
to reduce energy consumption.
Less energy consumption = Less energy bills
Less energy consumption = Cleaner Planet, too!

12. Conserve Water
 Keep the tap closed while brushing your
teeth.
 Take shorter showers.
 Wash only full loads of laundry.
In Our
Homes !
 Install water efficient appliances and
plumbing fixtures like faucet aerators,
low-flow shower heads etc. These are not very
costly.
 Fix water leaks immediately.
Water conservation = Less water bills
Water conservation = Better environment too!
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet

13. In Our
Homes !
Eat & Drink Smart
 Eat more vegetables and fruits; reduce meat
intake.
 Always try to eat low on the food chain.
 Don’t drink bottled water. Instead use a
water filter at home to purify the tap water.
 While at work, always carry reusable water
bottles and preferably your own coffee mugs
too. You can avoid plastic bottles/paper cups
wastage.
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet
Eat & Drink Smart = More health, More money saving
Eat & Drink Smart = Environment friendly practice, too!

14. Clean Smart
Instead of using chemical based cleaning
products, make eco-friendly and nontoxic cleaning supplies at home using
simple ingredients like baking soda,
vinegar, lemon, etc.
Clean Smart = Less chemical usage, Less container wastage
Clean Smart = Better indoor air quality & some money
saving too!
In Our
Homes !
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet

15. In Our
Homes !
Shop Smart
 Always carry reusable grocery bags.
 Buy locally grown vegetables, fruits, dairy, eggs,
etc. While helping the local economy, you also
help in reducing carbon emissions which occur
while transporting food from far off places.
 Reduce the amount of new things you buy.
(Manufacturing, marketing, disposal processes
involve energy usage and carbon emissions)
 Reuse things which you already have.
 Borrow things which you would need only
Do-It-Yourself
occasionally.
(DIY)
Ideas to Save  If you do not need something, pass on to
our Planet
somebody in need so that he does not buy it.

16. Shop Smart
 Buy in bulk so that packaging waste is reduced.
 Get clothes that need not be dry cleaned. This reduces
chemical usage.
In Our
Homes !
 Buy goods that are of good quality and are durable so
that you need not replace them too often.
 Remember, each production process involves more
resources usage.
Shop Smart = Money & Resources Saving, Wastage Reduction
Shop Smart = Protecting your environment too!
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet

17. Trash Smart
In Our
Homes !
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet
 Keep recyclable items separately.
 Don’t put electronic items into general
garbage. E-garbage contains mercury
and other toxins which are bad for the
environment.
 Deposit all vegetable and fruits waste
into a compost pail and produce manure
for your own garden.
Trash Smart = Saving our Earth!

18. Travel Green
 Walk / Ride a bicycle for short distances.
 Use public transportation wherever available.
 For regular trips to work, resort to car pools.
 Combine multiple tasks in a single trip so that the
car does not make several trips.
 While driving a car, when you have to stop, don’t
keep the engine running.
 Drive energy-efficient or electric cars.
Travel Green = Better health & Lesser fuel bills
Travel Green = Less greenhouse gas emissions too!
In Our
Homes !
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet

19. In Our
Homes !
Do-It-Yourself
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
our Planet
Plant a Garden
 Plant seeds as much as you can, in your own
garden, or in your community neighborhood.
 Collect seeds of trees which are natural to your
area for this purpose.
 Grow your own vegetable/fruits garden.
 While choosing plants, go for ones which need
less water.
 Plan water-wise landscapes for homes.
Gardening = Better health & Much happiness
Gardening = Greener & Beautiful Planet, too!

20. Community Initiatives
 Talk to people in your community about
global warming and things which we can do.
Many do not know….
 Plan joint activities for your community.
 Learn about the initiatives being taken by the
local authorities and the government in your
place and participate in ‘go green’ programs.
 Learn about ‘go green’ initiatives taking place
Do-It-Yourself
in other areas or even in other countries. See
(DIY)
Ideas to Save
whether those can be adopted in your own
our Planet
locality.

21. ACT NOW, ACT JOINTLY, ACT
DIFFERENTLY
SAVE THE EARTH FOR ALL
THE CREATURES, BIG AND
SMALL
SAVE THE PLANET, SAVE IT
FOR OUR FUTURE
GENERATIONS
SAVE THE MOTHER EARTH,
FOR SHE IS THE SAVIOUR OF
ALL
AND FOR THAT,
LET’S START THE JOURNEY
FROM OUR HOMES…
RIGHT NOW !!!

22. Inspiration and References
 World Bank’s Coursera MOOC program - Turn Down the Heat : Why a
4 o C Warmer World Must be avoided
 Turn Down the Heat : Why a 4 o C Warmer World Must be avoided
World Bank, 2012 – A report by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact
Research and Climate Analytics
 IPCC Fifth Assessment report, Climate Change 2013: The Physical
Science Basis
 www.nasa.gov
 www.epa.gov
 www.worldwatch.org
 www.panda.org
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