As methane emissions deplete rapidly compared to carbon dioxide emissions, cutting them can help quickly lower global warming. Furthermore, cutting methane emissions is both cost-effective and easy. The Climate & Clean Air Coalition estimates that human-caused methane emissions could be reduced by as much as 45 percent this decade, helping prevent nearly 0.3 degrees Celsius […]
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Climate change’s harmful environmental and health consequences disproportionately harm low-income countries, people of color and Indigenous Peoples – infringing upon their fundamental human rights to food, water and health. Climate and social justice requires acknowledging historical injustices as well as compensating communities impacted by climate change, as well as recognising that systems of oppression intersect. […]
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Though large fossil fuel companies and governments produce the vast majority of carbon emissions, our personal choices also play a large part in creating them. Each time we use an electrical appliance, eat fruit or take a car ride we produce greenhouse gases. There are plenty of simple strategies you can employ at home to […]
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As a response to COVID-19 pandemic, Congress is currently discussing an array of climate change policies. These include substantial government efforts to cut carbon emissions as well as incentives for electric vehicle purchases. American support the measures currently under consideration; however, opinions differ as to how these efforts should be measured. Clean Energy Standards Although […]
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Implementing renewable energy into your home has never been simpler! Switching to renewables will reduce both your electricity bill and carbon footprint, helping to save both money and reduce waste. Renewable energy has emerged as an indispensable global policy and investment priority, and its advantages are widely recognized; by 2030 it could save the global […]
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Climate crisis impacts those at the margins in many ways, from exacerbating existing inequalities and risks of disasters and pollution to aggravating them. Thus, it is imperative that equity considerations be factored into climate change solutions designed by policy makers. Climate change disproportionately impacts communities of color and low-income households, who contribute the least to […]
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Healthcare is an expansive industry with numerous fields. To choose a career path in this industry, it’s essential that you understand all of its various roles and responsibilities. Health systems account for 4-5% of global emissions and can significantly decrease their climate footprint through various initiatives, including renewable energy projects, low-carbon procurement strategies and digital […]
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Energy sector emissions account for more than two thirds of greenhouse gas emissions and must significantly decrease these to help combat climate change while meeting rising energy demands. Fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas contribute to climate change by trapping solar heat in the atmosphere and holding back solar radiation from reaching Earth. […]
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Transportation industries produce significant greenhouse gas emissions, and cutting back requires both new technologies and policies to be employed for effective emission reductions. Transport emissions can be reduced through more energy-efficient vehicles, modal shift, zero and low carbon fuels and energy efficiency policies. Not only do these measures contribute to mitigating climate change impacts but […]
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Climate change risks affect numerous industry sectors, such as banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, insurers, investment houses and consumer finance companies. An extreme weather event could lead to widespread bank failures in regions reliant on energy or agriculture for their livelihood. Financial institutions can reduce both physical and transition risks by including climate considerations in […]