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Goal thirteen of the sustainable development goals.
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Climate action, things in your home that are linked to climate change.
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Meet the Johnson family,
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like many other families in the world, they are linked to climate change.
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This is because typical household items and activities directly influence climate change.
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Throwing away junk mail creates more greenhouse gases than New York City produces.
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Plastic bags produce carbon dioxide from the oil burned to make them and most end up in landfills.
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Crops being used to make coffee and chocolate are affected by climate change due to the rising temperatures in the areas they grow.
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One in six animal species around the world can become extinct over the next century due to the effects of climate change.
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Just like the Johnson family, most of our homes and activities are contributing to climate change.
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People are making household changes to help reduce climate change.
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Reducing the number of plastic bags used at home is just one way to limit negative effects of climate change.
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The crops creating coffee and chocolate can be changed by adding vegetation around the areas they grow.
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Scientists are supercharging some plants by reengineering enzymes to produce organisms that help turn carbon dioxide into energy more efficiently,
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rather then getting all of their carbon dioxide from the air.
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Certain fungi can attach to crops and pull an extra nutrients from the soil.
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Remember to keep your home in mind when it comes to reducing climate change.