Reducing In 2017, Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels rose by 1.6% to 36.2 gigatonnes	CO2 The largest source of greenhouse gas in the U.S. comes from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat, and transportation.	Emissions Burning fossil fuels emits CO2, with coal releasing twice as much of the gas as petroleum.
A Possible Solution: A way to reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions is to utilize forms of Alternative Energy. Different Forms of Alternative Energy Include: · Solar · Wind · Geothermal · Nuclear Along with these alternatives, there are also other forms of alternative energy that have been emerging in recent years. S.M.A.R.T. Objectives:  1. Mandate that 100% of new homes built after 2020 have solar panels installed.  2. Build 2 new free fueling stations in all major cities across the U.S. for electric vehicles. 3. Reduce global carbon emissions ≥50% by the year 2030.	More on Alternative Energy: Click on each picture to find out more information Solar Energy A 1.5 kilowatt PV system will keep more than 110,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, the chief greenhouse gas, out of the atmosphere over the next 25 years. The same solar system will also prevent the need to burn 60,000 pounds of coal. With solar, there's no acid rain, no urban smog, no pollution of any kind. Wind Energy A downside of wind energy is that it is not always readily available and not a steady source of energy. Geothermal Energy Geothermal energy refers to the production of energy using the internal heat of the Earth’s crust. Nuclear Energy Nuclear power uses nuclear reactions that release nuclear energy to generate heat, which is used in steam turbines to produce electricity. Nuclear energy can be controversial because of its use of uranium.	Making the Switch: There are many ways to cut down on our own CO2 Emissions that can reduce our carbon footprint. To find out more about how to make the switch to renewable energy, check out some of these websites: Climate Reality Project: https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/change-starts-home-four-ways-switch-renewables Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/us-could-switch-mostly-renewable-energy-no-batteries-needed-180957925/ CleanChoice Energy: https://cleanchoiceenergy.com Change your life and change the world!

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