I think that when in comes to the issue of climate, we should start small and work our way up; starting in smaller communities and working towards to entire continents. This is also an important belief of Mary D. Nichols, an environmentalist who has been working locally in California to reduce carbon emissions. I think that Bedford is currently doing a okay job at getting the word out. Currently, Bedford is involved in a project called Bedford 20-20, which has set a goal of reducing Bedford's carbon emissions by 20 percent by the year 2020. A part of this project is hosting an environmental summit every two years to spread the word. I think that this is a big step. We are setting an example and making a dent in the World's carbon footprint.
Every single person needs to start taking care of the environment. Like the article said; we need to start converting to clean energy sources. This, along with other things, will help lower our carbon foot print which will then stop the average global temperature from rising. I agree with Ms. Nichols in that “Progress is going to come from the bottom up, not the top down.” What she is saying here is that the people need to start changing on their own. The government will have to make changes based on what the people are doing. It won't work if governments force "green laws" upon us. We need to have the will to do this ourselves, the only way people will start to reduce their carbon foot print is if they want to. They will WANT to start doing this when they see other average normal people doing this as well, not if the government makes them. We should do this because we want to save the environment and want the next generations to live in the same clean world we were born into. We shouldn't have to be forced into doing it, cause then no one really cares about it. It all starts with an average person reusing things after using it once, reducing things, and recycling it when it can't be reused anymore.
In John M. Broder’s article he discusses the issue of the our heating planet. Broder believes that it is a result from the large manufacturing nations such as the USA and China. While I do agree with that statement I still feel that every nation no matter how big or small should work to improve their living for the good of our earth. Everyone can help even with something as simple as finding a recycling bin rather than a trash can for your bottle. I know there are people who would criticize this article because they believe the change of temperature has to do with the sun. However, is there any harm in being cautious? Better safe than sorry is an excellent motto to follow, in any situation.
I think that when in comes to the issue of climate, we should start small and work our way up; starting in smaller communities and working towards to entire continents. This is also an important belief of Mary D. Nichols, an environmentalist who has been working locally in California to reduce carbon emissions. I think that Bedford is currently doing a okay job at getting the word out. Currently, Bedford is involved in a project called Bedford 20-20, which has set a goal of reducing Bedford's carbon emissions by 20 percent by the year 2020. A part of this project is hosting an environmental summit every two years to spread the word. I think that this is a big step. We are setting an example and making a dent in the World's carbon footprint.
ReplyDeleteEvery single person needs to start taking care of the environment. Like the article said; we need to start converting to clean energy sources. This, along with other things, will help lower our carbon foot print which will then stop the average global temperature from rising. I agree with Ms. Nichols in that “Progress is going to come from the bottom up, not the top down.” What she is saying here is that the people need to start changing on their own. The government will have to make changes based on what the people are doing. It won't work if governments force "green laws" upon us. We need to have the will to do this ourselves, the only way people will start to reduce their carbon foot print is if they want to. They will WANT to start doing this when they see other average normal people doing this as well, not if the government makes them. We should do this because we want to save the environment and want the next generations to live in the same clean world we were born into. We shouldn't have to be forced into doing it, cause then no one really cares about it. It all starts with an average person reusing things after using it once, reducing things, and recycling it when it can't be reused anymore.
ReplyDeleteIn John M. Broder’s article he discusses the issue of the our heating planet. Broder believes that it is a result from the large manufacturing nations such as the USA and China. While I do agree with that statement I still feel that every nation no matter how big or small should work to improve their living for the good of our earth. Everyone can help even with something as simple as finding a recycling bin rather than a trash can for your bottle. I know there are people who would criticize this article because they believe the change of temperature has to do with the sun. However, is there any harm in being cautious? Better safe than sorry is an excellent motto to follow, in any situation.
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