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Changing lives
ZSL exists to protect biodiversity but climate change will also affect every human on the planet.
It is people in countries with fewer resources or less wealth who are most vulnerable. Our lifestyles in the developed world may have a direct and devastating effect on those who can least afford to protect themselves. The human impact would be huge but alongside us, wildlife would also be facing a catastrophe.
Although the scientific world is united in understanding that climate change is really happening, there is still uncertainty amongst the general public, which has led to not enough action. With enough public and political will, we can still tackle climate change before it is too late.
I’m already doing loads, yet governments do almost nothing
Well good on you, keep it up and find one more thing to do as well. What about writing to your MP, or joining a climate change campaign? Massive change could be achieved if laws were altered to stop some of the most polluting habits, but that will only happen if we, the public, insist on it. We should still take responsibility for our own actions, regardless of how governments enforce change.
It’s hardly worth making personal sacrifices for those tiny savings
Stop and think. They are barely even sacrifices! Turning down the heating a fraction, washing your clothes at cooler temperatures. If lots of people did even this, it would make a vast difference. You’re here, you’re reading, you’re interested, you’re contributing to the emissions – surely you’re able to take such small actions to save the planet?
If the people around me don’t do anything, why should I?
Regardless of how other people act, you are personally contributing to the problem of climate change. Show others how easy it is, and how much money you are saving.
Why change in the UK when growth in the Far East wipes out our efforts?
For starters, all major economic powers (including America) now agree that climate change is happening and most, including China and India, are ready to sign up to targets on CO2 reduction. Secondly, we can and should lead by example, showing that individual changes can benefit the environment and the economy.
