The Millenium Development Goals, agreed to by every member country of the United Nations in 2000, call for the worldwide eradication of poverty and hunger, universal education, gender equality and huge improvements in health by 2015: two years ago!!
Can we do this without making the planet warmer?
Let's think big and imagine how we can confront the climate crisis in a way that is realistic about the other major problems that we face as a planet and as a species on it.
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Cleaning chemicals
Does using these chemicals affect our environment?
Many household cleaning solutions are made of very harsh chemicals. When we use these cleaning supplies, they often end up down the drain and the chemicals can make their way to rivers and lakes. Over time, with many of these harsh chemicals contaminating wildlife, it can negative effects. Spray cans like disinfectant, odorizer, etc can have an effect on ozone levels, meaning that they can contribute to climate change. It's important that we pay attention to the ingredients in our cleaning supplies and as always, make sure to recycle the containers when possible.