Monitoring health impacts associated with climate change is of utmost importance, and CCIEVIs provide a global monitoring system that will inform and direct effective intervention strategies. Health threats affecting populations worldwide range from direct impacts such as heat waves and flooding to indirect ones like changing range of disease-carrying insects or their survival in new […]
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Financial metrics are an effective tool for dissecting data sets. Each metric adds insight to an issue or situation and help investors decide if investing is worthwhile in any particular company. Forest management practices with high climate mitigation potential can increase forest sinks by creating mixed forests or choosing more resilient tree species, while mitigating […]
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Green transportation refers to sustainable methods of travel that don’t create greenhouse gases or contribute to air pollution. Walking and cycling to work or using commuter rail are great ways of going green while saving money and getting exercise! Transportation accounts for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. To lower that figure, consider […]
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Green technology innovation is revolutionizing how we live our lives – be it an electric car or smartphone made with biodegradable materials. Green construction techniques reduce the environmental impact of buildings throughout their life cycles. E-waste recycling programs turn discarded gadgets into cash for consumers. Voices like Augustine and Joseph demand significant institutional efforts; Cilia […]
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The UK has recently set a number of legally binding targets to transition to net zero energy. Companies will have to decide how they will adapt to this new economy-wide target, and will have different overall targets. Good transition plans should clearly state these decisions and quantify milestones and interim targets. This will help firms […]
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Attempting to slow the impact of global warming requires rapid and far-reaching transitions to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. By 2030, global net human-caused emissions would need to decline by 45 percent from 2010 levels and be at zero by 2050. Any remaining emissions would need to be balanced by removing CO2 from the atmosphere. […]
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Electric vehicle adoption rates have been outperforming expectations in recent years. They have consistently outperformed year-on-year growth expectations. To meet the 2030 targets, adoption rates need to continue to exceed expectations. The good news is that EVs are becoming more affordable and are available in more models, including SUVs and crossovers. In addition, they have […]
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A smooth transition to zero emission vehicles requires careful planning. While it’s impossible to get everything right at once, functional analyses and incremental decision-making techniques can help ensure a successful transition. A well-thought-out transition plan minimizes wasted time, garners public support and demonstrates a strategic plan for the long term. ZEVTC co-chairs The Zero Emission […]
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In this article, you will learn why electric vehicles (EVs) are better for the environment. You will learn that these cars reduce the amount of tailpipe emissions, emit less greenhouse gases, and produce less air pollution. You will also learn about the ways that EVs can reduce the amount of waste. These are some of […]