Writing Prompt: The TED TALK article, “Path to the Future,” by Bill Mckibben, journalist turned environmentalist, paints a clear picture of the connection between climate issues and energy consumption. Bill Gates’ talk “Innovating to Zero” boldly proposes his Zero-emission innovations in developed countries. Our world today is facing severe greenhouse effects due to humans’ mindless burning of fossil fuels. What are the best energy solutions to replace fossil fuels? In the past, governments of different countries, including the United States, have spent billions of dollars a year subsidizing renewable energy. There has been an on-going debate by all sectors over whether or not governments should continue subsidizing alternative energy. What’s your take on this issue? In support of or against it? Why?