In order to better our environment and to attempt to lessen or at least prevent the effects of climate change each person will have to make changes to their homes, businesses, communities and lifestyles. There are many small things that each person can do to lessen their footprint, however, I think in order to really make a difference we will need to make major changes in the ways we produce and use our power. For one, we need to move away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. Currently the cost of solar paneling is decreasing rapidly, for many families, unfortunately, this is still not an option.  I feel that for many families it would be a good idea, instead of going on a vacation, to put that money aside in order to save up for solar power. Where I live in Oakland, California, according to project sunroof, the average family can save 17,000 on electricity bills from solar energy. Not only will solar energy help to save bills on electricity for many people, but it can also open up job opportunities for thousands of people such as solar engineers.

I agree, but I also think that the government plays a big role in this. They must set an example by making their buildings energy efficient and put into legislation bills that will force people to regulate their carbon emissions, thus regulating their carbon footprint. This is not just a problem for the citizens, but all people. We need to save our earth and take that rescue mission more seriously.