The table compares the ideas of experts and the general public about how to reduce the effects of climate change. It shows the different solutions suggested by each group.
Overall, experts often give large-scale and scientific solutions, while the public focuses more on everyday lifestyle changes. Both groups, however, agree that using cleaner energy is an important way to protect the environment.
Experts suggest several scientific and environmental methods. They recommend planting more trees, which can absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Another idea is to capture and store carbon so that it does not stay in the air. Experts also believe that oceans could be used to grow more algae, which would help reduce greenhouse gases. In addition, some suggest reflecting sunlight away from the Earth as a way to cool the planet. These solutions are usually big projects that need governments, scientists, and technology.
On the other hand, the general public mainly talks about actions that individuals can take in their daily lives. For example, they think people should choose cars that use less petrol and make homes that leak less air, which saves energy. Other common suggestions are eating less meat, since animal farming creates many emissions, and turning off electronics when not in use. These ideas are simpler and can be done by normal people without advanced technology. The only solution that both groups share is the use of cleaner energy.