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- Civility. Civilityis the capacity of a group to cooperate and resolve disputes in a reasonable and structured way. This is the primary value of a society whereby cooperation and the avoidance of excessive and disorderly conflict make life better.
- Stability. A societycan provide stability to life. For example, a nation that is so incredibly financially stable that people panic when economic growth turns slightly negative for a few years.
- Technological Advancement. The pooled efforts of millions or billions of people can solve problems, create knowledge and develop technologies that would be out of the reach of smaller groups or uncooperative groups.
- Shared Services. A society can pool resources to offer public services. For example, a city with a large technically advanced hospital that most people seldom visit that is nonetheless there for everyone when they need it.
- Spread the word. Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to reduce their carbon pollution. Join a global movement like Count Us In, which aims to inspire 1 billion people to take practical steps and challenge their leaders to act more boldly on climate.
- Keep up the political pressure. Lobby local politicians and businesses to support efforts to cut emissions and reduce carbon pollution. # ActNow Speak Up has sections on political pressure and corporate action - and Count Us In also has some handy tips for how to do this.
- Transform your transport. Transport accounts for around a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions and across the world, many governments are implementing policies to decarbonize travel.
- Rein in your power use. If you can, switch to a zero-carbon or renewable energy provider. Install solar panels on your roof. Be more efficient: turn your heating down a degree or two, if possible.
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