A new year brings a fresh start, and a great opportunity to build up new habits. If you’re thinking about changes you can make in 2026, consider ways you can help the environment along the way. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Experts say that the importance of global action to reduce planet-warming emissions cannot be overstated. But small, individual changes can still add up to a big impact—especially in communities. “There is a relationship between one person doing something and then other peers or neighbors in the networks adopting those courses of action,” says Arun Agrawal, director of the Just Transformations to Sustainability Initiative at the University of Notre Dame. Here are five new year resolutions climate experts suggest for 2026. Consider Your Home’s Energy Sources If you’re looking to make some home improvements in 2026, consider changes to make your home more efficient. Whether it be installing a heat pump, solar panels, or even just switching out lights to LEDs. Making these changes can also help with another common new year’s goal—saving money. “Improving those elements of your home not only helps with greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, but also lowers your utility bills which is something a lot of us want,” says Angela Melidosian, assistant professor of sustainability at the George Washington University. Reduce Your Meat Consumption Last year, nearly half of U.S. adults said starting a new diet was one of their New Year’s resolutions. Reducing the amount of meat you consume is a dietary change that can help…
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