Small Actions Lead to Big Solutions for Climate Change
Thu, 11/16/2023 - 02:43pm | By: Melissa Scallan
The key to combatting climate change is grandchildren, said presidential and energy historian, Dr. Jay Hakes.
Hakes recommends sitting at the kitchen table with children and talking about what kind of world you want to leave for them.
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Carbon emissions can stay in the atmosphere for 100 years, Hakes said, and that can make the problem seem overwhelming. But there are solutions, both in new technology and behavior.
Technology that helps with carbon emissions includes hybrid cars, solar and wind panels and energy-efficient appliances.
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Some of the things people can do include recycling, carpooling, driving hybrid cars, walking instead of driving when possible and using solar panels.
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