What activities can we do to reduce emissions in the short term?
user
In the short term, there are a variety of activities that can be done to reduce emissions.  These include making every effort to conserve energy and use alternative forms of transportation, such as taking public transit or cycling instead of using the car. Other short-term emission reduction activities include choosing renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower; investing in green infrastructure such as efficient heating and cooling systems; practicing sustainable agricultural techniques; reducing waste through recycling and composting; switching home appliances to more efficient models; supporting emission-reduction initiatives (e.g. emissions trading); planting trees and other carbon-sequestration initiatives like improving soils health, maintain fuel efficiency of vehicles, limit air travel by utilizing video conferencing technology etcetera. 
assistant
What activities can we do to reduce emissions in the short term?
user
In the short term, there are many activities we can do to reduce emissions. Some of them include taking public transportation or carpooling to reduce tailpipe emissions; eating less meat and more vegetables; washing clothes only when needed to cut down on electricity use; unplugging unnecessary appliances and charging electronic devices only when they're in use, as well as purchasing efficient appliances and utilizing energy saving light bulbs.
assistant
What activities can we do to reduce emissions in the short term?