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My name is Angelina and I’m an 8th grader attending King Middle School, in Portland Maine. I strongly believe that Maine should take action using solar and wind energy toward a carbon-neutral future by 2040. There is only one planet we live on, earth has no extra change of garments.
Solar energy may restore Maine’s carbon cycle for betterment. My reasoning for this is solar energy is a renewable source. There is no limited amount of solar energy, while to fossil fuels there could be a limited amount of the source as the earth evolves. The sun is greater than other sources, providing for mankind since the days of Adam. As time passes, the sun always rises in the morning, starting a new day. Solar does not release carbon emissions when operating.
Wind energy can reduce many carbon emissions in Maine. Wind energy is renewable, similar to solar energy. Winds occur almost every day in Maine, our state has a great amount of wind resources and this supports our carbon-neutral future. Humanity has been harvesting the wind for thousands of years.
If we do not do anything now, it will have a cost to future generations. Our children will be in danger due to our actions. Our future is in your hands, are you willing to take the first step into a carbon-neutral future?
Angelina Hidalgo
Portland