We are concerned about and reacting to the coronavirus pandemic because it is disrupting our civilization. But as terrible as this epidemic is, it’s nothing compared to the horrific effects of climate change. Covid-19 is killing thousands of people all over the world. Climate change will kill millions of species across the planet.

What kind of world do we want to leave for our children? Do we want a world for our grandchildren?

Just as we are mitigating the spread of the coronavirus, there are simple things every single first world citizen can do to mitigate the advance of climate change:

Eat less meat. Limit meat consumption to once or twice a week.
Drive less. Make less trips, walk or cycle, or take public transportation.
Mind purchases of goods and services. Support companies that benefit the planet.
Reduce consumption. Borrow and lend items. Reuse what is already owned, and recycle everything possible.
Discuss climate change regularly. Motivate others. Inspire.

Are these suggestions fun? No, they are not. Are they easy? Not necessarily. Are they simple? Incredibly so. We can bemoan inconvenience and lifestyle changes, or we can mourn the loss of the planet as we know it. The choice is ours, and it’s a simple one.

Let’s keep the world big, beautiful, and amazing. We can do this. Think of humanity’s future. Spread global consciousness. What kind of world do we want to leave our children?