Here’s what you need to know about fighting climate change

NASA says 2024 was the hottest year on record with global temperatures being 2.30 degrees Fahrenheit (1.28 degrees Celsius) above the 20th century average. With increasing natural disasters, warm temperatures and extreme weather events, experts say that lowering carbon emissions can help slow down the earth’s warming. Here’s how to do it.

Reduce Consumption

“All of our waste actually generates greenhouse gas emissions,” said Tensie Whelan, director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. She says that we can reduce our carbon footprint by purchasing less, shopping secondhand, using online sharing platforms and rethinking how we approach spending.

One way to reduce consumption is to consider your heating and air conditioning. Ductless mini-split heat pumps are heating and coo