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Every single one of us can help to deal with climate change and prepare for the effects.

We all have an effect

on the environment through our use of resources (资源) and burning fossil fuels for everyday activities such as driving cars and heating our homes. If we all do our best to protect our environment, then we can make a real difference.

Consider the environmental effects of:

1 the energy used in your home

2 the way you travel

3 the food you eat

Do everything you can to reduce your carbon footprint (足迹) and not only will you be making fewer effects on the environment, but you511 probably find that you'll also save money and lead a healthier life.

Increasing water efficiency in your home reduces the amount of energy used for water treatment and can save money and fight against climate change at the same time.

Other things you can do

Here's a list of some simple things you can do that will help reduce your carbon footprint:

1 insulate (使隔热) your home

2 turn down your central heating by one degree (度数)

3 use energy efficient lighting

4 try not to fly

5 share a car with others

6 ride your bike for short journeys

7 eat local, seasonal, fresh, unprocessed (未加工的) food

8 reduce the amount of waste you produce and reuse or recycle as much as you can

广东省深圳市2016-2017年英语中考模拟冲刺（八）