#GoElectric
The campaign #GoElectric refers to going electric; it is a movement in which people switch out items and necessities that are powered by natural gases for ones powered by electricity, a resource that does not produce carbon dioxide.
Personal
Connection
My family members, including my father, mother, and grandmother, reside in the southern region of South Korea. There was a drought in that region earlier this year (2024) in February, which was the worst drought ever recorded. The drought last year (2023) was the worst in the last 50 years. This is not normal.
Because of these events, the price of wheat and rice skyrocketed, making it harder for people in my hometown community to eat; the staple food in my hometown was rice. Sure, there were short-term solutions to this problem, but soon, if no one took the initiative to take long-term solutions into action, the droughts would worsen.
My family has participated in the #GoElectric initative; we switched out our gas applicances and now use an electric water heating system.
75%
of global greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil fuels such as coal and gas
90%
of carbon dioxide emissions come from fossil fuels such as coal and gas
1%
of vehicles are powered by electricity, a renewable resource
Local Initiative - Electric Kitchen Goods
3 Degrees would like to raise funds to donate electric hot pots & kettles for people in need in our community. A lot of people, especially elders, often use gas stoves, which is dangerous and affects our environment negatively, causing global warming. 100% of these funds will be used to supply electric hot pots & kettles for the citizens of Geoje, South Korea.
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Take Steps.
1)
Switch to a Electric Water Heating System
Instead of using gas to heat up the water at your house, you could use an electric heat pump. Heat pumps are not only more eco-friendly but also cheaper.
2)
Replace Gas Applicances
You can replace appliances that utilize gas in your kitchen, the major one being gas stoves, with more eco-friendly ones using electricity. A widely used example of an alternative to a gas stove is an induction cooktop.
3)
Install Solar Panels
Although there is a large cost, installing solar panels could be a good long-term investment both for you and the environment. This is because solar panels generate electricity for you to use; if all of the energy used came from your solar panels, you would not have an electricity bill! Solar panels require battery storage to output electricity for days without sunlight.
4)
Use Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are better for the environment and can save you money on fuel costs. To switch to an EV, research available models and charging options in your area. In certain regions and states, you may be eligible for discounts.