Carbometer wins Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s 2021 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 12th District

When asked what inspired the creation of Carbometer, the students said, “We believe that climate change is one of the most pressing and relevant issues of our generation that needs to be addressed. Though most of the carbon dioxide emitted by humans is released by large corporations, each individual can still take steps and make choices to reduce emissions. Especially in California, we see firsthand the effects of climate change and global warming: wildfires, less rainfall, and rising temperatures. The long-term effects of climate change will be experienced by our generation, prompting us to take steps, creating our app among them, to actively mitigate climate change. By raising awareness of the gravity of the situation through quantifying their carbon emissions, we hope to give them the opportunity to change their habits and inspire action. The drastic effects of climate change linger in both the near future and our minds. Concerned with the state and uncertainty of our environment, species growing extinct, uninhabitable areas, and extreme weather events, we want to ensure that our generation and those following get to experience the natural wonders of our Earth. If we take action now, we might be able to prevent and undo damage to the Earth caused by anthropogenic climate change.”