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5.1 Mitigation
Mitigation - efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The climate has changed irreversibly, our planet
will continue to warm up due to past emissions. The climate impact is inevitable, but there are ways to
mitigate it. What can we do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to environmental
protection? Here are some examples:
• Buy energy-Efficient Products - Many household appliances are available in energy-efficient models. For
example, compact energy-saving light bulbs are designed to provide natural-looking light, with significantly
less energy consumption than standard light bulbs.
• Use the ‘Off’ Switch - Save your electricity! Turn off the light when you leave the room, remember to turn
off the computer.
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Buy products that do not have large packaging, so you will contribute to reduc-
ing waste.
• Plant a tree - If you have the right conditions, plant a tree. The trees absorb carbon dioxide and release
oxygen. A single tree will absorb about one tonne of carbon dioxide during its lifetime
