The United States is the only country where 94% of the Families/Singles in that country own a car and drive it to work. It is the only country where 99% of all Families/Singles own at least one television (most families have more than one). The majority of citizens own a computer, DVD player, and other appliances that would be considered a luxury in any other country. With all of these electronics, we are the largest producer of electricity in the world, which is created by burning fossil fuels of which contributes to their greenhouse gas emissions.
The United States has also set into law many bills to help fight the source and the problems caused by Global Warming. The United States has set a goal to cut emissions by 18 percent between 2002 and 2012.
The United States has spent the most money out of all countries towards finding alternative fuel, technology, and fighting Global Warming. Private, Public, and Government entities have volounteered to lower their emissions throughout the country.
There are many more things that can be done to combat greenhouse gases including researching/using nuclear, solar, hydro, and wind power, in addition to other alternative energies which are being researched today.
Talk to local companies around your area to lower their carbon emissions and research new ways to keep their emissions clean. On a more national level the government could give incentives to these companies to lower their emissions. In the United States, the best way to entice companies to lower their emissions is by giving money to new research and lower taxes. |
