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Cake day: August 14th, 2023

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    1. Call on your representatives to stop approving new fossil fuel infrastructure.
    2. Protest fossil fuel infrastructure.
    3. Call on your representatives to end fossil fuel subsidies.
    4. Call on your representatives to invest in climate action.
    5. Switch your energy supplier and/or make your home energy efficient.
    6. Stop flying as much.
    7. Support local food systems and adopt a plant-based diet.
    8. Get an electric vehicle.
    9. Eat less meat and dairy
    10. Bank and invest your money responsibly Contact your bank, building society or pension provider to find out where they are investing your money, and ask if you can opt out of funds investing in fossil fuels.Make My Money Matter campaign for banks and pension funds to be invested sustainably. There are also a number of ‘ethical banks’ you can consider for various accounts, including current and savings accounts.
    11. Change your home’s source of energy Ask your utility company if your home energy comes from oil, coal or gas. If possible, see if you can switch to renewable sources such as wind or solar. Or install solar panels on your roof to generate energy for your home. Switching your home from oil, gas or coal-powered energy to renewable sources of energy, such as wind or solar, can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 1.5 tons of CO2e per year.
    12. Save energy at home Much of our electricity and heat are powered by coal, oil and gas. Use less energy by reducing your heating and cooling use, switching to LED light bulbs and energy-efficient electric appliances, washing your laundry with cold water, or hanging things to dry instead of using a dryer. Improving your home’s energy efficiency, through better insulation for instance, or replacing your oil or gas furnace with an electric heat pump can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 900 kilograms of CO2e per year.