During this weeks module we learned about the climate system and its effect across the world.  We, as a human race, have recognized that the globe is in fact getting warmer and that the climate is being effected by humans.  The primary cause of humans impact on climate is through the release of large amounts of greenhouse gases into the air, which then traps the heat emitted by the sun and earth.  However, countries such as Morocco are making great strides in reducing their carbon emissions by implementing alternative forms of energy for the population.

The article I have chosen to blog about is titled “Morocco Unveils Massive Solar Plant” by the New York Times.  It states that Morocco introduced one of the world’s biggest solar plants this past Thursday.  Morocco spent nearly $3.9 billion on the project and the plant is projected to supply nearly 1.2 million people with power.  The country has decided to take advantage of the “Sahara sunshine” and will even be storing power when the sun isn’t shining.

In my opinion, this is a great stride in energy conservation for the world and I am hoping other countries are willing to consider the use of solar energy for the future.  The world needs to diminish their carbon emissions and solar energy is a viable solution to this problem.  It will be interesting to follow this project and see the impact it has on Morocco’s environment and emissions.

“Morocco Unveils Massive Solar Plant.” The New York Times. The Associated Press, 4 Feb. 2016. Web. 4 Feb. 2016. <http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/02/04/world/middleeast/ap-ml-morocco-solar-plant.html?_r=0>.