I agree with the idea of an overwhelming reduction in individual carbon emissions globally, but I responded maybe to this poll because of the inclusion of tracking individual carbon footprints. How …Read MoreI agree with the idea of an overwhelming reduction in individual carbon emissions globally, but I responded maybe to this poll because of the inclusion of tracking individual carbon footprints. How would this function on a global scale and under what authority? What about the vast quantity of people living in impoverished areas of the world that cannot afford to reduce their individual carbon footprint due to the realities of daily life in places like Brazil or Peru, for example? How can a global system on this scale be implemented when many other nation states do not regulate carbon emissions to the same degree that the United States does?Read Less
I do like the idea of reducing carbon foot prints but I don’t think that we should be tracking individuals for how much carbon footprint they produce. The issue with carbon foot print is that big …Read MoreI do like the idea of reducing carbon foot prints but I don’t think that we should be tracking individuals for how much carbon footprint they produce. The issue with carbon foot print is that big companies and governments are the ones that should be tracking their carbon footprint because they produce the highest amount, not individuals.Read Less
I agree, which is why I voted no. Individuals can have an impact when reducing carbon footprints, but this would be a waste of resources when companies can have a much larger effect if they reduce …Read MoreI agree, which is why I voted no. Individuals can have an impact when reducing carbon footprints, but this would be a waste of resources when companies can have a much larger effect if they reduce their carbon footprint.Read Less
I would say no to this question. The matter is especially about the contradictory values between privacy and environmental concern. In this regard, I value individual privacy more. I agree that …Read MoreI would say no to this question. The matter is especially about the contradictory values between privacy and environmental concern. In this regard, I value individual privacy more. I agree that environmental concern is very significant and urgent, and it requires tremendous collective efforts. However, I do not think tracking individuals would significantly improve environmental outcomes. The majority of carbon emissions comes from industrial production, large-scale energy use, and transportation systems, not from individual daily choices alone. This real focus should therefore be on decreasing the aggregated level of carbon consumption.
In addition, the amount of carbon one consumes depends heavily on where they live and what kind of work they do. For example, people in New York may consume more carbon because of the nature or urban life, while those in rural areas may have a better chance to live in a less carbon-intensive way. Occupations also create very different patterns and levels of emissions. If we track at the individual level, it risks comparing people unfairly without appropriate context. The real goal must be a decrease in the total aggregated level of carbon dioxide at the national or global level, not surveillance of individuals. Read Less
I voted no beacause individuals are not the ones who carry the biggest carbon footprints, that would be corporations, so the system would be used more as means of control over the population and have …Read MoreI voted no beacause individuals are not the ones who carry the biggest carbon footprints, that would be corporations, so the system would be used more as means of control over the population and have no direct and real impact on emissions worldwide. Additionally, while I think individuals should be encouraged to live a life that is healthier for them and the planet, to go as far as tracking their consumption infringes on their rights.Read Less
I agree with the idea of an overwhelming reduction in individual carbon emissions globally, but I responded maybe to this poll because of the inclusion of tracking individual carbon footprints. How …Read MoreI agree with the idea of an overwhelming reduction in individual carbon emissions globally, but I responded maybe to this poll because of the inclusion of tracking individual carbon footprints. How would this function on a global scale and under what authority? What about the vast quantity of people living in impoverished areas of the world that cannot afford to reduce their individual carbon footprint due to the realities of daily life in places like Brazil or Peru, for example? How can a global system on this scale be implemented when many other nation states do not regulate carbon emissions to the same degree that the United States does? Read Less
I do like the idea of reducing carbon foot prints but I don’t think that we should be tracking individuals for how much carbon footprint they produce. The issue with carbon foot print is that big …Read MoreI do like the idea of reducing carbon foot prints but I don’t think that we should be tracking individuals for how much carbon footprint they produce. The issue with carbon foot print is that big companies and governments are the ones that should be tracking their carbon footprint because they produce the highest amount, not individuals. Read Less
I agree, which is why I voted no. Individuals can have an impact when reducing carbon footprints, but this would be a waste of resources when companies can have a much larger effect if they reduce …Read MoreI agree, which is why I voted no. Individuals can have an impact when reducing carbon footprints, but this would be a waste of resources when companies can have a much larger effect if they reduce their carbon footprint. Read Less
I would say no to this question. The matter is especially about the contradictory values between privacy and environmental concern. In this regard, I value individual privacy more. I agree that …Read MoreI would say no to this question. The matter is especially about the contradictory values between privacy and environmental concern. In this regard, I value individual privacy more. I agree that environmental concern is very significant and urgent, and it requires tremendous collective efforts. However, I do not think tracking individuals would significantly improve environmental outcomes. The majority of carbon emissions comes from industrial production, large-scale energy use, and transportation systems, not from individual daily choices alone. This real focus should therefore be on decreasing the aggregated level of carbon consumption.
In addition, the amount of carbon one consumes depends heavily on where they live and what kind of work they do. For example, people in New York may consume more carbon because of the nature or urban life, while those in rural areas may have a better chance to live in a less carbon-intensive way. Occupations also create very different patterns and levels of emissions. If we track at the individual level, it risks comparing people unfairly without appropriate context. The real goal must be a decrease in the total aggregated level of carbon dioxide at the national or global level, not surveillance of individuals. Read Less
I voted no beacause individuals are not the ones who carry the biggest carbon footprints, that would be corporations, so the system would be used more as means of control over the population and have …Read MoreI voted no beacause individuals are not the ones who carry the biggest carbon footprints, that would be corporations, so the system would be used more as means of control over the population and have no direct and real impact on emissions worldwide. Additionally, while I think individuals should be encouraged to live a life that is healthier for them and the planet, to go as far as tracking their consumption infringes on their rights. Read Less