Those tiny green square dots outlined in red are what would need to be covered with solar panels to power the entire world in 2030. Yes, the entire world!! Imagine that for a moment. 0 carbon emmissions. None at all from electrical consumption machinery or transportation. Absolutely incredible, right? I ran into this map by Land Art Generator while stumbling around the net. It reminded me of the ridiculous Verizon vs. AT&T coverage maps that are constantly being shown on television ads. You know…
Now, I know that these maps are not completely comparable. This one is only the United States. And it only shows areas that have cell phone coverage by the two companies but imagine what could be achieved if even 1/1000 of that space was covered by solar panels instead of simply having cell phone coverage!
Not convinced?? How about this popular map showing McDonald’s locations through the United States?
What if 1/100 of that space represented solar panel coverage? What if we simply slapped some solar panels on the roof of every single McDonald’s worldwide? Remember that the Mc Obesity epidemic is not simply an American issue…they are unfortunately spreading worldwide into the far reaches of pretty much everywhere. Imagine how much emissions could be saved simply by having self sufficient McDonald’s? Kind of makes me see things a little more clearly.
