If the entire world became as developed and greedy as the United States,  our planet could never support all of us. If we want to develop the world as much as possible while still maintaining the environment, the already developed nations will need to use less resources so that way the developing nations can safely use more. We will also need renewable energy throughout the world if we want to sustainably end poverty. We need solar or wind energy. In order to solve hunger, we need developments such as greenhouses to ensure that anyone can grow any food anywhere in the world. The greenhouses will stop us from taking up land when we farm. They will also be far more efficient and clean. We will also need to share technology. We will need to ensure that all countries have access to green energy resources and technologies. Limiting our usage of, and equally distributing our resources is the only way that we can end poverty while saving the environment.

I actually find it crazy how much people in the US consume. It is almost 8 planets worth of consumption, in comparison to other countries the only consume 3 planets. You also have to consider that when developing countries transition to developed, they as well are going to be using more resources. So, like your next solution, we need to use renewable energy in order to continue to have a planet to live on. Solar energy is a great option, something that we will always have. Yes, it is dependent on the day, but this is a possible solution that we need to consider. But I would agree that people need to be more considerate of how many resources they consume, and we all need to make a better effort to reduce our uses.

Sami, 15
North Carolina

What is your yearly output of carbon?

It is almost 8 planets worth of consumption, in comparison to other countries the only consume 3 planets.>

I agree