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  My burning question

  Scientific evidence indicates that less than an 80% reduction in CO2 levels by 2050 could result in a global temperature increase of more than two degrees Celsius (°C).  This could result in the extinction of many species and melt the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets, causing sea level to rise between 12 and 40 feet. How will you get America to reduce its CO2 levels by 80% by 2050?On Leave suggestions in comments posted 1 year, 12 months ago 35 Responses

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  What if the cities are dead?

  In the rust belt, the cities became the industrial centers of the area, filled with low-price housing densely packed.  Today, with most industry having moved to China, these cities have a few industrial areas releasing pollution, a lot of dilapidated or abandoned low-price, densely-packed housing, and crime and drug problems.  Aside from expensive lofts in the high-rise districts, people aren't moving downtown -- they're staying in the suburbs, as far out as they can afford.  So are businesses:  most of the new, high-growth business has abandoned the city center for outlying suburban business centers along freeway exits near rich suburbs.  Most people can't afford to live in the rich suburbs, so they commute.      How can you live close to your job in this situation?  You can't.  The only solution is better transit.On Land-use and development decisions are crucial in the fight against climate change, says new report posted 2 years, 1 month ago 11 Responses