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Apart from our efforts in reducing emission we can use certain measures whichcan be called adaptation to “global warming” in order to reduce its impact. Followingare some of these steps, which may be taken by citizens to grapple with impacts ofglobal warming and extreme weather events.i) Follow health precautions advisories to avoid sunstroke, de-hydration, etc.,during summer due to heat wave.ii) Like wise take proper care during winter to avoid exposure which may causecardio vascular ailments.iii) Use boiled / filtered water during the rainy season and during floods to checkwater borne diseases.iv) At the community level develop coastal dykes and shelters to reduce theimpact of sea level rise and increase frequency of tropical storms.v) Use clothes suited to changing climate rather than being fashion oriented.vi) Using and cultivating crops & fruits in tune with changing climate of theregion or place.These adaptation measures at the citizen’s level are ‘no cost’ or minimal cost, benefitsand promote a sustainable life style also in the context of global warming. Each region,country, city and citizen can contribute to these efforts. A bottoms-up approach fromcitizen upward appears a viable option. Let us give it a try.AnswersDO YOU KNOW?1. 10 µm2. Severe dust storm/dust raising winds in north Africa particularly.3. It is about 14% of the total radiative forcing due to various constituents.Incidently, nearly 60% of the radiative forcing is due to CO 2 .4. Hurricane5. Sir Napier Shaw5