Climate Change
Climate change is caused by the earth's warming. The human population causes this to happen.
As our population increases, we have to change our ways to help control the pace of climate change. It’s a big threat and we are all worried about the evidence this summer in Europe. Extremes of temperature and lots of forest fires everywhere is how climate change affects the world’s population. Then you have the floods which are very scary. We should all be prepared to do our little bit to reduce our carbon emissions. The way I try to help is to recycle as much as I can and dispose of all my rubbish properly. Another way I can help is by using public transport and reducing the use of my car.
I think most people do care. Most of the people of the world are concerned for their children’s and grandchildren’s sake. I think it is one of the biggest problems facing the world today.
Carol H.
Climate change is caused by the earth's warming. The human population causes this to happen.
As our population increases, we have to change our ways to help control the pace of climate change. It’s a big threat and we are all worried about the evidence this summer in Europe. Extremes of temperature and lots of forest fires everywhere is how climate change affects the world’s population. Then you have the floods which are very scary. We should all be prepared to do our little bit to reduce our carbon emissions. The way I try to help is to recycle as much as I can and dispose of all my rubbish properly. Another way I can help is by using public transport and reducing the use of my car.
I think most people do care. Most of the people of the world are concerned for their children’s and grandchildren’s sake. I think it is one of the biggest problems facing the world today.
Carol H.
E-commerce
Ecommerce is the buying and selling of goods electronically on-line rather than in a shop. It is popular because of the many benefits of ecommerce, and it also reduces business costs as it eliminates the need for a physical store and sales staff. Amazon, eBay and Done Deal are examples of ecommerce apps.
Some advantages of ecommerce shopping are: faster buying process, more choices, cheaper item costs, flexibility for customers, price comparison, items available in physical stores but not found locally, able to purchase gifts to be delivered to another country and reduced transportation costs.
But it is important to look at the affect this new world of on-line shopping and instant shipping has on our climate. The way we shop can help reduce the impact of climate change.
Examples of climate related disadvantages of ecommerce shopping are, people who choose shipping options like two- day mailing (this doubles transportation related emissions) and boxes containing wasted space filled with papers, bubble wrap or Styrofoam which create more waste which find its way into waterways or landfills. For companies to cut down emissions it could mean they nudge customers towards slower shipping options or to make instore purchases when appropriate. It could also mean bundling items together in one package or even reducing the amount of packaging for a product by resizing its’ box.
Other disadvantages of ecommerce are that there are no face-to-face interactions between customer and employees, there is a risk of fraud and digital scams, and it is inconvenient to return purchases.
In conclusion, from the rise of ecommerce in the last several years, especially in 2020, it is clear that ecommerce is important. But so too is shopping in physical stores. Shoppers like the option to try on clothes and browse in shops. People want the convenience of ecommerce but also like the option of shopping in-store.
Susan B.
Ecommerce is the buying and selling of goods electronically on-line rather than in a shop. It is popular because of the many benefits of ecommerce, and it also reduces business costs as it eliminates the need for a physical store and sales staff. Amazon, eBay and Done Deal are examples of ecommerce apps.
Some advantages of ecommerce shopping are: faster buying process, more choices, cheaper item costs, flexibility for customers, price comparison, items available in physical stores but not found locally, able to purchase gifts to be delivered to another country and reduced transportation costs.
But it is important to look at the affect this new world of on-line shopping and instant shipping has on our climate. The way we shop can help reduce the impact of climate change.
Examples of climate related disadvantages of ecommerce shopping are, people who choose shipping options like two- day mailing (this doubles transportation related emissions) and boxes containing wasted space filled with papers, bubble wrap or Styrofoam which create more waste which find its way into waterways or landfills. For companies to cut down emissions it could mean they nudge customers towards slower shipping options or to make instore purchases when appropriate. It could also mean bundling items together in one package or even reducing the amount of packaging for a product by resizing its’ box.
Other disadvantages of ecommerce are that there are no face-to-face interactions between customer and employees, there is a risk of fraud and digital scams, and it is inconvenient to return purchases.
In conclusion, from the rise of ecommerce in the last several years, especially in 2020, it is clear that ecommerce is important. But so too is shopping in physical stores. Shoppers like the option to try on clothes and browse in shops. People want the convenience of ecommerce but also like the option of shopping in-store.
Susan B.
Listening
Sometimes it can be hard to listen as well as we would like, because of how you are feeling or background noise or perhaps what is being said is hard to understand.
These are some tips and ideas on what you could do to help in that situation from a class in Tipperary.
Go to a quiet room and talk to a family member about your feelings. Niamh
Turn off the TV, ask a person to say it again, go to a quieter place, make eye contact and ask questions. Mary
Ask a person to say it again. Noreen
If it was hard to hear well, I ask a person to say it again. If there is too much noise, go into another room. Mariena
Ask some questions, talk to someone about how you feel, go to a quieter room. You could also ask a person to say it again and turn off the TV. Olivia
Talk to your sister or a friend about how I you are feeling. Karina
Ask for support or help. Christine
Ask someone to be quieter. Dan
Ask someone to speak a bit louder. Ger
Turn off the radio or TV or ask a person to speak louder. Michael
Close the window or door for quietness. Ask a person to speak a small bit louder. Diarmuid
Talk to your brother or family member about how you are feeling. Brendan
Ask a person to say it again or explain it a different way.
Marion
Sometimes it can be hard to listen as well as we would like, because of how you are feeling or background noise or perhaps what is being said is hard to understand.
These are some tips and ideas on what you could do to help in that situation from a class in Tipperary.
Go to a quiet room and talk to a family member about your feelings. Niamh
Turn off the TV, ask a person to say it again, go to a quieter place, make eye contact and ask questions. Mary
Ask a person to say it again. Noreen
If it was hard to hear well, I ask a person to say it again. If there is too much noise, go into another room. Mariena
Ask some questions, talk to someone about how you feel, go to a quieter room. You could also ask a person to say it again and turn off the TV. Olivia
Talk to your sister or a friend about how I you are feeling. Karina
Ask for support or help. Christine
Ask someone to be quieter. Dan
Ask someone to speak a bit louder. Ger
Turn off the radio or TV or ask a person to speak louder. Michael
Close the window or door for quietness. Ask a person to speak a small bit louder. Diarmuid
Talk to your brother or family member about how you are feeling. Brendan
Ask a person to say it again or explain it a different way.
Marion
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