1Sky Source

Jared suggested that I visit this website. 1Sky is a group that is working toward major nation-wide movements that are centered around climate change. They try to communicate a " a positive vision and a coherent set of national policies that rise to the scale of the climate challenge we are confronting." (See http://www.1sky.org/about). This is very, very relevant to my I-Search because 1Sky is trying to achieve what I'm writing about. I think this is very important. I know that there are other organization, like Step It Up, that are focused on government policies. 1Sky is building on this, but also going straight to the people.
1Sky has a "solutions" web page. Here, they have their ideas for, essentially, how to make global warming the central cultural issue of my generation. They pertain to what Jared said and are very practical and relevant to my question. The first step is to "MOBILIZE AMERICA FOR SOLUTIONS: Create 5 million new jobs with a sweeping national mobilization for climate solutions, energy independence, and investment in a new energy economy. Launch a Clean Energy Corps as the first wave, and charge it with helping communities conserve 20% of their energy by 2015." Secondly, "SECURE OUR FUTURE: Rise to the international challenge of reducing global warming pollution 20% below 1990 levels by 2020. Get on a realistic path to the reductions scientists say are necessary: at least 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Design our climate policy to support and reward accelerated public and private investment in solutions." Lastly, "TRANSFORM OUR ENERGY PRIORITIES: End development of new coal plants that emit global warming pollution. Pivot boldly away from fossil fuel dependence, and toward a clean energy future with strong standards and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy."
To me, this is a summary of all that I have researched throughout this project. It summarizes many points of views that I have discussed: the economy, government, and no fossil fuels. 1Sky is a national campaign, and they are trying to get their ideas into motion. If you want to join this movement, as I have, go to www.1sky.org, and join!