INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Look for visible signs of anger, like clenched fists, tense shoulders, and shaking. You want to know how angry they are so you can decide the best way to de-escalate the situation. If someone is visibly upset, they may lash out verbally or physically if you try to walk away. You may want to hear them out before you try to leave. Disarm them by sharing how you feel in a genuine way. Telling someone you love or care about them when you're fighting can be hard, but it might help de-escalate the situation. For example, you could say "I love you and don't want us to get angry at each other like this. Let's not fight right now." You don't have to mean it or believe they're in the right. Set aside your pride and say you're sorry so you can avoid a bad situation from getting any worse. Sometimes, an apology is all they need to hear. For example, you could say to a stranger you got in a fight with "I'm so sorry. That was my fault and I didn't mean for this to turn into a fight." Put the fight on pause so you can both have a moment to calm down. You'll probably find that you're both thinking more rationally when you come back together. For example, you could say to your friend that you're fighting with "We're not getting anywhere right now. Want to cool off and talk about this later?" If your friend is still persistent, explain that you want to resolve this flight, but you can't do it when you're not thinking clearly. This way, they won't feel attacked. Use humor to cut through the tension between you and the other person. They might be too angry to laugh, but a joke could stop the fight from escalating any further. Don't use sarcasm or make a joke at the other person's expense. This will make them feel that you're not taking their feelings seriously. If you're fighting with a friend or your significant other, try an inside joke that you can both laugh about. Don't allow the other person to use insults and personal attacks to rile you up. If someone is insistent on fighting with you, and you've tried to defuse the situation, you should leave. Walk away calmly, but with confidence. Confidence is key. If you appear insecure, the person may try instigating a fight with you. Keep your back straight, your shoulders pulled back, and your head high.

SUMMARY: Assess the other person's anger level. Tell the other person you care about them. Apologize to the other person. Ask the other person if you can both take a breather. Make a light-hearted joke. Walk away if the fight persists.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: . It's not something only hippies do! Anyone can recycle, and these days just about anything can be recycledfrom newspapers and plastic, to computers and old mobile (cell) phones. Encourage your school or workplace to recycle and to use recycled products. You probably already know that vehicle emissions are bad for the planet. What you may not know is how you can reduce your emissions: Start walking to nearby places. Use public transportation whenever possible. You can also do things like riding a bike to work instead of taking a car. If you need to use a car, consider purchasing one which uses a mix of electricity (a renewable energy source) and gas or only electricity. Reduce your harmful impact on the planet by reusing items and materials when you can, using green products, buying local food and items (supporting your local economy), and conserving resources such as water. This will help protect the planet and provide a healthy environment for all people who will live on after us. Help others to do the same by educating them about how they can reduce their impact on the planet. Remember: don't be preachy or self-righteous. You're doing this to help the planet, not so you can be smarter or better than your neighbour. Did you know that there will probably be a major water crisis in our lifetimes? The problem is that we consume and use water faster than we can clean old and new water. Help alleviate this problem by taking shorter showers, being careful when washing dishes, not leaving the water running when you brush your teeth, and generally paying attention to how you use water. Another thing to avoid is watering your lawn in the summer. Collect and use gray water for this purpose, as using clean drinking water to water grass is very wasteful. All life should be appreciated if humanity is to step forward in our pursuit for a better society. Spend time supporting animal rights, volunteer at your local shelter, or donate to an organization for animal welfare. Keep in mind that most animal suffering happens to farm animals, not pets. Most people forget this, since they can't see the animals they eat. Consider going vegetarian - it's healthier, helps the environment, reduces animal suffering and might actually be cheaper! If you can't imagine being vegetarian, eating less meat also works. Remember, it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing decision. However, do your research before donating to organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS for short), PETA, or other big-name corporations; sometimes a large percentage of the money will not go to the animals. A great site for comparing charities is http://www.animalcharityevaluators.org/ Don't buy animal food for donations. Donating your money directly to the shelter is much better, because the shelter can get food cheaper in bulk and it's hard to plan for donated goods. Fostering an animal for a short period of time is another great way to show your support of animals, and it costs little to no money to do!

SUMMARY:
Recycle Stop driving everywhere! Reduce your impact on the planet. Minimize your water usage. Support animal welfare.