Since time began, humankind has attempted to peer ahead and see what awaits them. They’ve searched for messages in the stars, looked for omens in comets and freak weather events, and asked famed historical fortune-tellers, like Nostradamus, for their predictions.

For the future of the environment, we don’t need fortune tellers and voodoo. The sad state of our planet is not a secret, and it’s time to stop being afraid and start thinking about what we can do to look after it. A united effort is what’s really needed. If we can band together to tackle climate change, the next time we try and gaze through that crystal ball will be full of rejoicing and celebration.

Here’s how we bring the world together to overcome environmental issues.

#1: Education

It all starts with education. The way that we live as a society has caused real and extensive damage to our planet and the many species that inhabit it. Part of the reason for this is that lots of people remain ignorant of the ways in which they’re contributing to this mess. You can be one of the individuals that teaches them how to be more environmentally responsible.

You can help educate in either a personal or a professional capacity. Use your reach – your voice, your social media platforms, and your own actions – to start showing people all of those little steps they can take to make a positive environmental impact.

#2: Advertising Environmental Causes

Most people like to avoid the limelight. For this reason, it can be hard to find individuals willing to raise controversial topics in their private interactions. If you’re one of them, this doesn’t disqualify you from helping, but perhaps you’d feel more comfortable using your business as a vehicle to educate others.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur with your own venture or you’re an employee, use your brand to tell people how you as a company are making a difference. Inspire those around you to do the same. Even if your clients ignore the message, they’ll still be making a difference by doing business with you. And you’ll find additional customers eager to support a venture that’s conscious of its global impact.

Advertising can be a tricky business. Not everyone will respond to the same arguments or medium. Try to think about what the person you’re interacting with is most passionate about. For instance, many people are very interested in hearing about their future. They turn to groups like TheCircle for tarot card readings and horoscopes – to learn what’s written on their collective cards, or even study natural phenomena.

To create an environmental message that appeals to a future-focused audience, you can try to focus on the prediction part of the eco-friendly argument – showing them what the future of our planet is expected to be if we keep this up. Remind them that knowledge is power, but what’s even more powerful still is our ability to change the future for the better by taking action today.

#3: Raising awareness

You don’t have to be the world’s premier eco-warrior to help others understand the future that lays ahead – especially if we fail to do anything to change it. A powerful first step is simply endorsing other people’s causes, primarily through your social platforms. You can do your part by doing nothing more than signing petitions, sharing educational and insightful articles, and lending visible support to individuals and enterprises that are playing a part.

Will you step up to the plate? It doesn’t matter who you are, nor how you do it. It only matters that you want a better future and that you’re willing to work for it.