Fixing climate change is not going to be done overnight, but it is urgent that we change now. It is possible, however, to make little adjustments which can lead to a better future. As stated previously, greenhouse gasses are being released and trapped in our atmosphere which eventually leads to the warming of the earth. The next step in fighting climate change is to invest in renewable resources and significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels. Whether someone wants to admit that climate change is a pressing issue, or that it is not caused by man, it is a fact that fossil fuels are limited and will one day be depleted. Sun, wind, and water are non-polluting, renewable, and efficient. My proposed solution is to replace these greenhouse gasses
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Very recently, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, unveiled the new solar roof. Musk has claimed that the new solar roof will cost less to manufacture and install than a traditional roof, and not to mention the savings from the power bill. Musk said, “So the basic proposition will be: Would you like a roof that looks better than a normal roof, lasts twice as long, costs less and generates electricity?” The rooftop shingles could be a game changer in solar power. The shingles are almost indistinguishable from other roofing products, and they also transform the light from the sun into power for your house and can even charge your electric car (Randall). This could eventually lead to all houses being powered without emitting any …show more content…
The Paris Agreement was first adopted by consensus on December 12th, 2015. It was put into action on November 4th 2016, and was made to unite many nations in an agreement to fight climate change for the first time in history. Nearly 200 countries have come to a consensus that greenhouse gas emissions need to be cut. Additionally, scientists point out that the Paris agreement needs to be stepped up to curb dangerous climate change (Briggs). The goal of this deal is to limit global temperatures from rising more than 1.5C. Unlike all previous attempted climate treaties, the United States, China, and India have joined in this agreement. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said that this agreement sends “a critical message to the global marketplace” to invest in green and renewable energies (Meyer). Director of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research John Schellnhuber said, “If agreed and implemented, this means bringing down greenhouse-gas emissions to net zero within a few decades” (Briggs). Although alone the Paris agreement will not fully solve the crisis of climate change, it is a step in the right direction. The economy will demand more green resources and countries will work together to limit the amount of fossil
Very recently, the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, unveiled the new solar roof. Musk has claimed that the new solar roof will cost less to manufacture and install than a traditional roof, and not to mention the savings from the power bill. Musk said, “So the basic proposition will be: Would you like a roof that looks better than a normal roof, lasts twice as long, costs less and generates electricity?” The rooftop shingles could be a game changer in solar power. The shingles are almost indistinguishable from other roofing products, and they also transform the light from the sun into power for your house and can even charge your electric car (Randall). This could eventually lead to all houses being powered without emitting any …show more content…
The Paris Agreement was first adopted by consensus on December 12th, 2015. It was put into action on November 4th 2016, and was made to unite many nations in an agreement to fight climate change for the first time in history. Nearly 200 countries have come to a consensus that greenhouse gas emissions need to be cut. Additionally, scientists point out that the Paris agreement needs to be stepped up to curb dangerous climate change (Briggs). The goal of this deal is to limit global temperatures from rising more than 1.5C. Unlike all previous attempted climate treaties, the United States, China, and India have joined in this agreement. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said that this agreement sends “a critical message to the global marketplace” to invest in green and renewable energies (Meyer). Director of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research John Schellnhuber said, “If agreed and implemented, this means bringing down greenhouse-gas emissions to net zero within a few decades” (Briggs). Although alone the Paris agreement will not fully solve the crisis of climate change, it is a step in the right direction. The economy will demand more green resources and countries will work together to limit the amount of fossil