Here we are going to provide 7 helpful tips on how you can help prevent ocean acidification +  a few inspiring cities who are already implementing programs to reduce climate change!

7 Helpful Tips!

1. In the yard, use as little fertilizer as you can- fertilizers  add nutrients to the soil and water that can be carried downstream when it rains. Attempt to grow plants suited to the local natural conditions.

2. Look for fruits and vegetables that are grown without pesticides-pesticides contain toxins that can run off into the sea and harm marine life.

3. Buy  produce grown in season and close to where you live- A lot of energy is wasted in transporting foods from far away

4. Choose non toxic cleaning products- try products like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice for household chores!

5. Ditch Disposable- use reusable bags at the grocery store

6. Walk, bike, take the bus, or carpool to work or school- this will reduce carbon greatly 

7. Try drying clothes on a closeline instead of a dryer- again a great way to reduce carbon! 

Cities around the world who are implementing change! 

• New York, United States- the  government is leading by example to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2017 Seoul, Korea-Car-free days have reduced C02 emissions by 10% annually & improved the health of the city’s residents. 

• Seoul, Korea- Car-free days have reduced C02 emissions by 10% annually & improved the health of the city’s residents.

• Melbourn, Australia- built several buildings that has reduced CO2 emissions, electricity, gas and water consumption.

• Berlin, Germany- Germany’s largest city has created an innovative energy efficiency program that slashes emissions.

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Refrences:

"What Can We Do about Ocean Acidification?" What Can We Do about Ocean Acidification? N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.

"How You Can Help the Ocean." Smithsonian Ocean Portal. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2014.