The damage we have caused to the environment since the industrial revolution will continue to impact, even if we stop emissions today.
Tim Lenton, course manager for Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions states "It's easy to be gloomy about climate change, but it's important to realise that just as our understanding of the impacts of carbon emissions improves, so does our understanding of the actions we can take to reduce those emissions".
Following on from last week's solutions ideas I'm going to make changes in my lifestyle to reduce my carbon footprint. It's still difficult for individuals to see how their choices impact the planet. Through studying this course I now understand that I must 'do my bit' and hopefully influence others to do more as well.
The quote I think is most applicable to us now is from the film Terminator-
Tim Lenton, course manager for Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions states "It's easy to be gloomy about climate change, but it's important to realise that just as our understanding of the impacts of carbon emissions improves, so does our understanding of the actions we can take to reduce those emissions".
Following on from last week's solutions ideas I'm going to make changes in my lifestyle to reduce my carbon footprint. It's still difficult for individuals to see how their choices impact the planet. Through studying this course I now understand that I must 'do my bit' and hopefully influence others to do more as well.
The quote I think is most applicable to us now is from the film Terminator-
"The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves"