They involve reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating those already in the atmosphere in order to slow their effects.

 

The greenhouse gases emitted have adverse effects such as global warming (IPCC,2018). Below are some carbon neutral efforts that can be done individually.

1. Switching to low-carbon energy technologies.

Shifting to renewable sources of energy that have a minimum carbon footprint such as solar electricity where possible in day-to-day activities reduces carbon output to the atmosphere.

2. Energy conservation

Saving energy lowers costs and reduces reliance on fossil fuels, whose use would result in high levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Examples of energy conservation practices include: green computing, turning off lights in an unoccupied room, unplugging unused appliances and using energy efficient appliances.

3. Planting trees

Trees sequester a significant amount of atmospheric carbon by fixing it during photosynthesis, thereby reducing atmospheric carbon.

All in all, Individual action is only effective if it is collective. Therefore, we are all encouraged to spread word on the Climate Crisis and positive action to those within our communicative reach, such that timely carbon neutrality is achieved.

References

Carbon Management & Greenhouse Gas Mitigation 

https://secondnature.org/signatory-handbook/carbon-management-greenhouse-gas-mitigation/

5 EASY WAYS TO CONSERVE ENERGY TODAY

https://www.starenergypartners.com/blog/energy-efficiency/5-easy-ways-to-conserve-energy-today/