Submitted by Chip Hollister (not verified) on 18 April, 2008 - 20:58.
I've committed to computing my carbon footprint and planting the number of trees annually (17 in my case, currently) to get close to zero. Clearly consuming less, using energy more efficiently, driving less (I bought a Honda Fit, but would like a Prius next), is important. Personal awareness and responsibility is necessary. However, the real answers will come at a macro level. Our governments know how they need to change and how to design the tax incentives for businesses to do their part. We have to vote the right people in. A lot could be done immediately, and much more in the next ten years if we got serious. We aren't there yet.
I've committed to computing
I've committed to computing my carbon footprint and planting the number of trees annually (17 in my case, currently) to get close to zero. Clearly consuming less, using energy more efficiently, driving less (I bought a Honda Fit, but would like a Prius next), is important. Personal awareness and responsibility is necessary. However, the real answers will come at a macro level. Our governments know how they need to change and how to design the tax incentives for businesses to do their part. We have to vote the right people in. A lot could be done immediately, and much more in the next ten years if we got serious. We aren't there yet.