What do you think is the most actionable and effective solution to global warming?
One of the wicked problems in the world is global warming, yet I don't know of any actionable and effective solutions that can be taken to prevent it. There are a lot of intelligent people on SteemIt, so I'd like to ask, what do you think is the best way of tackling this problem?
Increased use of renewable energy and less reliance on fossil fuels is the only way. Elon Musk has made tremendous strides with electric and self driving vehicles, but solar, wind, and water need to be fully utilized. And this all needs to happen quickly, as there are "positive feedback loops" which increase the rate of rising carbon dioxide levels. For instance, ice reflects light and keeps temperatures cooler. As ice melts, more heat is absorbed and temperatures rise faster.
The window for acceptable carbon dioxide levels is narrow. Too little and you have Mars, a planet with no atmosphere. Too much and you have Venus, a toxic and hot planet. We have to stop the rise and do it fast
Wow. That's quite an ominous situation we seem to be in, thanks for your clear and thorough explanation @daut44.
Which technological innovations other than 'green' energy and advancements in the automotive and transportation industry do you think are possible and necessary? And on another account, which global or national policies do you think should be instituted to counteract the global warming feedback loops?
shut down your computer and save energy ;)
Hehe, I suppose that would make a microscopic impact. But what kind of solutions on a society level do you think could work?
i belive the sun has the most impact on global warming. so idk
erase mankind
If that's the solution you're proposing, what do you think would be the most effective way to achieve this?
If all would agree we could just stop breathing, else I think an asteroid would be most effective.