Learning about clean energy development paths was likely the most mind blowing thing to me because it seems like that would be one of the number one reasons to switch to clean energy since it has great long-term benefits. I feel that starting developing countries on a clean development path would be a more talked about topic since they are the biggest co2 emitters right now. However, there are some that believe clean technology would be more expensive than its long run benefits, but they are not taking into account the fact that ripple-effect benefits of switching to clean technology.
After taking this class I am dumbfounded as to how nothing has been done about climate change. Even when it is evident that it is occurring and the solutions aren't as expensive as they once were. I am also unsure how some can just toss away scientific evidence and say there is not climate change at all. It seems to me that the people who are willing to turn a blind eye are the biggest obstructors of actually doing anything about climate change.
It made me happy to see that there is some movement, policy wise, towards clean energy development. Before, I was not very optimistic that anything of substance would get done anytime soon, but now there is at least some hope.
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