How Spending More Time with Family and Friends Can Help Fight Climate Change
b'This is Scott Amyx with today\\u2019s Climate Change Flash Briefing. How does spending more time with family and friends help fight climate change? \\u2726 Quality time with family and friends generally mean that we are using less energy -- unplugging from our phones, TVs, computers, and other electronics \\u2726 Traveling together. Instead of driving alone, we\\u2019re sharing time with loved ones by carpooling, taking public transportation or walking and sightseeing \\u2726 We are likely to consume less, waste less, and enjoy life more. Instead of obsessing over shopping, it helps us to focus on life\\u2019s simple pleasures such as spending time in nature, being with loved ones or making a difference for others, which gives us more purpose, belonging, and happiness than buying and consuming. Stay tuned next time to find out how making choices to help save the environment can reduce stress in your life. And to learn more, visit https://ScottAmyx.com/.'