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Pope Francis released a sweeping statement about the environment on Thursday, calling for “cultural revolution” to change our lifestyles – from our addiction to technology to our treatment of the poor.
The document is very long – 184 pages in English. But here are 10 quick commandments the Pope says everybody can follow to stop the “disturbing warming” of our planet.
1. Think of future generations.
![Pope Encyclical 1](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618115850-pope-encyclical-1.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
2. Embrace alternative energy sources.
![Pope Encyclical 2](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618115957-pope-encyclical-2.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
3. Consider pollution’s effect on the poor.
![Pope Encyclical 3](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618120047-pope-encyclical-3.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
4. Take the bus!
![Pope Encyclical 4](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618120124-pope-encyclical-4.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
5. Be humble.
![Pope Encyclical 5 b](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618145102-pope-encyclical-5-b.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
6. Don’t become a slave to your phone.
![Pope Encyclical 6](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618120313-pope-encyclical-6.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
7. Don’t trade online relationships for real ones.
![Pope Encyclical 7](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618120359-pope-encyclical-7.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
8. Turn off the lights, recycle and don’t waste food.
![Pope Encyclical 8 b](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618124904-pope-encyclical-8-b.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
9. Educate yourself.
![Pope Encyclical 9 b](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618123100-pope-encyclical-9-b.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)
10. Believe you can make a difference.
![Pope Encyclical 10 b](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/150618122952-pope-encyclical-10-b.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)