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2016 will be the hottest year on record by a large margin. The WMO report reveals that the records from last year will be broken. Thus, 16 of the 17 hottest years in the records will have occurred in this century. Reports also indicate record high carbon-dioxide levels and record low Arctic sea ice levels. Research has shown that the rising temperatures have made events like extreme heat waves and rainfalls more likely and intense. The rising temperatures and climate change are issues of large concern. Climate change affects everyone- humans, animals, and future generations. I believe that we should continue educating people across the globe of climate change in order to preserve our environment. Overall, the rising temperatures are indicative of how we have been mistreating and misusing our environment. I hope that people look at the evidence and stop denying the evident climate change phenomenon.
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http://news.stanford.edu/2016/11/10/will-new-administration-affect-environmental-policy/ Donald Trump's election as our President has raised environmental concerns. His disagreement with environmental regulation is a severe matter of concern. Donald Trump may undo or withdraw policies and agreements that have been implemented to protect the environment. The policies under the Paris Agreement may be weakened or delayed while Trump may drop out of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Also, Trump can probably undo the executive order-driven Clean Power Plan commitments. While Trump's desire to save the coal industry poses an issue of concern to many environmentalists, some believe that Trump many actually not change the existing policies as much. Optimists say that it is possible to "have a better environment without as much bureaucracy and burdensome regulation." Personally, I hope that Trump's election will not halt environmental progress, but the current information regarding environmental policies does scare me. Also, Trump's ignorance of climate issues is very concerning. I believe that Trump should realize that environmental regulations, nationally and internationally, are good for US interests and the world. Environmental policies, in fact, should be better monitored and implemented. http://www.enn.com/energy/article/50109
Some BYU engineering students want to trigger energy change by "installing solar cells in public locations you wouldn’t think of, such as: bus stops, park picnic tables and benches, cafeterias and restaurants, car window shades, stadium seats, and blinds." All of the locations will provide charging spots for personal devices. Their ideas have caught some attention, and the Ford Motor Company Fund has granted the students a $25,000 grant to fund the process. The students have started on their first idea as they are building solar panel tables that allow people to work and charge devices at the same time. The entire concept is quite interesting, and it would be effective if it spreads rather than being limited to a location. The development of such solar panel items can bring the change in energy consumption environmentalists hope for. The successful execution of the plans would definitely be a solar cell revolution. The plan is also feasible, according to me, with the new resources and talented individuals. Overall, the ideas are bright and unique. |
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