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Climate Change & International Day of Peace: What Should You Know?

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Burnside Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing

June 26, 2026
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Climate Change & International Day of Peace: What Should You Know?

International Day of Peace is September 21st every year. This is a day that is devoted to bringing strength and peace to the nation and the people in it. There are 17 sustainable development goals that are part of the United Nations Member States and one of those is climate action.

The purpose of this year’s peaceday theme is to draw attention to combatting climate change. It is also to offer affordable solutions that can help with cleaner technology and renewable energy turning countries into greener, resilient economies.

Today we are going to let you know how you can help out your McKinney, TX community in order to keep our world as comfortable as we feel when inside homes with the air conditioner on.

What Do You Need to Know About Social Effects?

There are many social changes that can occur from extreme weather changes. It seems like every year the weather is changing. It is different from one summer to the next summer.

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With this being said, some of the social changes include:

  • Movements in population.
  • More use of artificial climate systems such as HVAC systems.
  • More electrical use.

These changes are affecting the climate even more and more. It is important to find ways to help save the environment and economy rather than harming it. There are many ways you can do that including the use of programmable thermostats and planting trees.

Using Programmable Thermostats

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One of the ways you can prevent climate change is by using programmable thermostats. There are many different types of these thermostats.

The first and most important thing to know is that when these are used with HVAC systems, they help homeowners save up to 30% on their heating and cooling bills.

They allow you to use less energy, instead of keeping your system on full blast all day. If you don’t currently have a programmable thermostat and you want to help save this world, get one today.

Planting a Tree Can Also Help

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Another way you can help with preventing climate change is by planting a tree. Planting trees is not only a fun activity, but it helps our environment in many ways.

The main way is by allowing the trees to absorb carbon dioxide which is a huge help to our air quality. If you want to help the world have better air quality, choose to plant a tree today.

Do you want to keep our world in great shape? That is possible. You have just learned that planting trees and getting a programmable thermostat are two of the best ways you can help to save the world. There are many other ways you can help to do this, as well.

Some of the ways you can help to prevent climate change include using bicycles instead of cars, carpooling, using your energy wisely, using renewable energy, eating locally grown foods, talk about helping the climate with your friends and family, and much more. Every little bit of help counts.

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