If Town A wanted to reduce its long-term CO₂ emissions while keeping energy use constant, which strategy would best support natural atmospheric cycles?

Switching to wind or solar generates energy without burning fossil fuels, so Town A can keep energy use constant while reducing long-term CO₂ emissions. These sources also avoid adding as much carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, helping natural carbon cycles keep pace. Taller smokestacks only disperse pollution, and clearing forests or switching to diesel would not reduce emissions.

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