I think one of the main reasons we struggle to achieve these goals without making the planet warmer is because we often choose the faster, easier route. For example, decreasing the amount of undernourished and malnourished people in the world could start locally by buying locally grown foods and less meat. However, it is much easier to grab an overly-packaged food item from the grocery store, rather than starting your own garden or going to a local farmer's market. Additionally, because the of the large class stratification present in our society, many people cannot afford to buy the organic, but often more expensive, food.

To combat these issues while also being environmentally friendly, I believe we should start by acting locally and then expanding globally. By this, I mean that we should all try to do our part in reducing our carbon footprint, and by not buying as much food that has been shipped over long distances. Globally, we could raise funds and advocate  for more universal education. Finally, I believe that spreading awareness to the general public, and to those who hold the majority of the wealth, could raise money to help end these issues.

I completely agree that a major reason that people aren’t more environmentally conscience is laziness. It is much easier to buy packaged/processed foods for Safeway, and then it is to cook food that is locally grown. It is easier to throw everything in the trash, rather then taking a few minutes to sort things into recycling and compost. Many people also prefer to save a few dollars and buy consumer goods that are made across the planet; instead of looking for slightly more expensive locally made products. I think the solution is to spread awareness about how to EASILY make our planet more sustainable as well as doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint anyway you can.

I think you made some excellent points, Alyssa.  I strongly agree with your statement how we tend to take the easy way out and receive that instant gratification.  Food packaging is a convenience to us and convinces us to buy the product simply because it is faster/easier.  In addition, I too have noticed organic foods are more expensive; attracting only wealthier audiences.  Although it is understandable that locally grown foods or organic foods are more expensive, I still believe there should be an option of a healthy food selection for those who cannot necessarily afford it.

In terms of your solutions, I really liked how you wanted to solve the problems by starting off small and then working larger.  I think the best way to even decrease our carbon footprint is by simply becoming aware of our personal impacts.  Once we gain awareness, our choices can then be made based on what we have learned from our mistakes.  As we begin to solve our personal contributions,  we can then transition and help others globally.  Your idea of raising money to fund education is an important aspect because it is a way to make those who are ignorant become aware of the issue.

You make very good points. Humans naturally want to take the easy way out, no matter the consequences. If you extend your idea, you can possibly permanently solve some global issues. As for the world hunger problem, if you simply give donations of food to the community from all over the world, you will create lots of carbon emissions for a short-term solution. However, if you teach the community how to properly grow a sustainable food source and educate them on their carbon footprint, then they can work together to make their own community, and possibly other communities, better. As the saying goes, "If you give a man a fish, he has food for one day. If you teach a man how to fish, then he has food for a lifetime."

I agree with the original post that people's laziness affects how much they contribute to global warming. The more people think and contribute to environmental awareness causes the less lazier they are. If people could just care about things outside of their community (which is seemingly perfect) and look around at how the threat of global warming is already affecting the world and reading about what global warming will cause, then the world would be better off.