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What are the steps for reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
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Reduce reliance on fossil fuels and switch to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind or hydroelectric.2 Increase energy efficiency throughout the home and workplace, such as reducing electricity consumption and adopting energy-efficient appliances or methods of transportation.3 Spread awareness about global climate change, and educate the public on how to reduce their carbon footprint and make sustainable lifestyle choices.4 Invest in carbon capture and storage technologies to capture and store the carbon dioxide that has already been emitted into the atmosphere.5 Establish laws and policies to reduce emissions from different sectors such as transport, energy, and manufacturing.6 Implement and enforce carbon pricing, cap-and-trade systems and other economic instruments that incentivize companies and individuals to reduce their emissions.7 Plant trees and preserve existing forests, as trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.