Make a difference

Even though people talk a lot about climate change, I wonder how many of us care about it and do our part (“Why COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow might not be a success”, Gulf News, October 18). Climate change is a global situation — that’s what we have heard since childhood, as we learned about climate, environment and ozone depletion, greenhouse gases, and more. As adults, we know things a lot better.

But, do we incorporate or develop a habit that will help the cause? How many of us can honestly say that we care about our environment? I believe it is a collective habit that helps a community that extends to a larger group. Many factors cause climate change. As we know, minute changes in our practices can help the environment better. For example, try to avoid disposable cups. Almost 500 billion disposable cups are discarded in landfills or incineration every year. Get yourself a reusable cup, and you can save money, as well as the planet. Minute things like using energy-efficient light bulbs and unplugging the electronics when not in use can also help fight climate change better. It’s high time that we adopt change for good. As the end of the pandemic nears, the world needs support in every way possible, and now is the right time to do it.

RAMACHANDRAN

India