100% Renewable Energy by 2050: The steps we need to take

I will admit, I feel a certain sense of pride and accomplishment when I participate in earth-friendly events like Sweater Day, and turn my thermostat down to conserve energy. But are actions like mine enough to help our climate get back on track?

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Although individual actions, such as taking part in Sweater Day, are extremely important, according to WWF’s The Energy Report, to avoid the worst effects of climate change, we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% – below 1990 levels globally by 2050.
That sounds like a tough challenge. But with some hard work on the part of individuals, like yourself, organizations and our government, it can be done. “By 2050, we could get all the energy we need from renewable sources” says James Leape, director general at WWF International.
The report shows that such a transition is not only possible but it’s also cost-effective, says Leape, providing energy that is affordable for all and producing it in ways that can be sustained by the global economy and the planet. He adds that it’s time to “move boldly” on this issue and that “there is nothing more important [than] our ability to create a sustainable future.”
How do we get there?
In The Energy Report, WWF outlines the top 10 things that we as a society should be doing (and need to be doing) to reach our goals:
1. Promote only the most efficient products. Develop existing and new renewable energy sources to provide enough clean energy for all by 2050.
2. Share and exchange clean energy, making the best use of sustainable energy resources in different areas.
3. End energy poverty by providing clean electricity and promoting sustainable practices  to everyone in developing countries.
4. Invest in renewable, clean energy and energy-efficient products and buildings.
5. Choose food that is sourced in an efficient and sustainable way to free up land for nature, sustainable forestry and biofuel production. .
6. Reduce, re-use, recycle – to minimize waste and save energy. Develop durable materials and avoid things we don’t need.
7. Provide incentives to encourage greater use of public transportation, and reduce the distances people and goods travel. Promote electric power (which is cleaner) and support research into hydrogen for shipping and aviation.
8. Develop action plans to promote research and development in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
9. Develop and enforce strict sustainability criteria that ensure renewable energy is compatible with environmental and development goals.
10. Support ambitious climate and energy agreements to provide global guidance and promote global cooperation on renewable energy and efficiency efforts.
Now, I’d like to hear from you:
Are you going toput on something warm and turn down the thermostat for Sweater Day on Feb 9?
And, do you thinkif we all work together we can achieve the goals listed above?