Question

Review the suggested actions for lowering carbon emissions in this article. What is your reaction to these suggestions? What challenges can you imagine in following the suggestions? What are some potential solutions?

Answer 1

The enormity of global warming can be daunting and dispiriting. What can one person, or even one nation, do on their own to slow and reverse climate change? But just as ecologist Stephen Pacala and physicist Robert Socolow, both at Princeton University, came up with 15 so-called "wedges" for nations to utilize toward this goal—each of which is challenging but feasible and, in some combination, could reduce greenhouse gas emissions to safer levels—there are personal lifestyle changes that you can make too that, in some combination, can help reduce your carbon impact. Not all are right for everybody. Some you may already be doing or absolutely abhor. But implementing just a few of them could make a difference.

Answer 2

Answer: Definitely the Correct answer

Sample Answer

Reactions and potential solutions will vary, but answers should note these challenges:

Solar and wind energy projects are largely dependent on environmental conditions like climate and weather.

Business organizations are less likely to invest in offsets without any direct gains

Higher price of energy saving appliances may deter consumers despite their advantage over the long run.

Consumers will lack confidence in alternative fuel without a nationwide or global scale adoption

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