Now that we see what our collective and personal impact is on the planet, let's think big!
What big and bold ideas do you have for reducing personal, community, country and even global carbon footprints?
Use this space to develop and discuss your big ideas! Who knows- maybe one of these ideas can be the next key solution to the global climate challenge!
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There needs to be a widespread alternative way to create energy that does not involve burning fossil fuels. I think the way to do this is by making solar energy a widespread energy source in factories. Also, we could apply solar energy to cars which would help stop the large amount of CO2 in the atmosphere because of vehicles. I also think that electric cars should become more widespread and affordable. This will also help with the amount of CO2 being let into the atmosphere.
I agree with this a lot. Solar energy is a relatively easy fix for main energy sources. I also really appreciate when I see buildings with solar panels as I know that they are extremely beneficial for the environment. I think a good way for the use of solar panels to be spread around the world is if big companies put panels on all of their stores/buildings. This could easily promote the use of solar energy and alternate energy sources.
I definitely agree, solar energy is a really great solution for the amount of carbon we emit, and switching the world to solar power could decrease carbon rates exponentially. I like the idea for factories to start doing this, large companies like Google, Apple, and Starbucks, have started to convert to solar energy. Not only will this help the environment, it costs less! In 2016, solar power became the cheapest energy source in the world, even passing up wind energy! This would be very beneficial in multiple ways, and would even help the economy of large companies! Solar energy is definitely the way to go.
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I also agree. Americans waste so much money and energy, but solar panels are a solution to this problem. Many people think that solar panels are expensive and a hassle to keep up. Although some of this is true, installing solar panels will eventually both save you money as energy. Why spend large amounts of money on your electricity bill when you could be cutting down on it and practically get most of your energy for free. Overall, Solar panels are an easy way to benefit both your world and your pocket.
I definitely agree with you Frances! Solar energy is so much better for the environment and if it's implemented more, the rate of CO2 emissions will go down a lot. A lot of people worry about the cost of solar panels, but they have actually been found to be a lot cheaper in the long run than other energy sources. Many big companies today are switching over to be completely powered by solar energy. Not only is this saving these companies money and energy, but it is also promoting the use of solar energy.





