Could you reply to this message (you can agree/disagree or add more information)? Message: "To be completely honest, my knowledge on climate change and the science behind it is truly limited.  However, I genuinely do believe in climate change and also believe that if actions are not taken quickly, irreversible damage to the planet will change the course of the future for the worse. In the lecture, we have heard countless times how we, as a generation, are the most important in directing the future of planet Earth. I also agree with these statements as well. Past generations have continued to push issues down on to the next group, hoping that others will make a change so that they do not have to. This is also seen in dealing with issues like the national debt and other social issues that are yet to be addressed. Thankfully, it appears that this generation is willing to take on the challenges that others have been fearful of in the past.  In order to mitigate climate change, I believe large corporations must be the first to act. While individuals and communities can do small things like reducing, reusing, and recycling, the first domino will fall when these big businesses take ownership of the situation at hand. A great example of a business starting to steer in the right direction is evident in Amazon who has recently announced its goal of going net carbon zero by 2040. Whether or not this goal will be accomplished is unknown, however, these are steps being taken in the right direction by the right people."

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Could you reply to this message (you can agree/disagree or add more information)?

Message: "To be completely honest, my knowledge on climate change and the science behind it is truly limited.  However, I genuinely do believe in climate change and also believe that if actions are not taken quickly, irreversible damage to the planet will change the course of the future for the worse. In the lecture, we have heard countless times how we, as a generation, are the most important in directing the future of planet Earth. I also agree with these statements as well. Past generations have continued to push issues down on to the next group, hoping that others will make a change so that they do not have to. This is also seen in dealing with issues like the national debt and other social issues that are yet to be addressed. Thankfully, it appears that this generation is willing to take on the challenges that others have been fearful of in the past. 

In order to mitigate climate change, I believe large corporations must be the first to act. While individuals and communities can do small things like reducing, reusing, and recycling, the first domino will fall when these big businesses take ownership of the situation at hand. A great example of a business starting to steer in the right direction is evident in Amazon who has recently announced its goal of going net carbon zero by 2040. Whether or not this goal will be accomplished is unknown, however, these are steps being taken in the right direction by the right people."

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