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 […]
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Agriculture production through both crop cultivation and animal husbandry produces significant greenhouse gases; however, global agricultural production offers many opportunities to mitigate its climate change impacts through effective adaptation strategies. Farmers have historically adjusted to local climate variations over centuries. Unfortunately, however, their ability to do so may not be sufficient to stave off future […]
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As solar radiation hits Earth’s atmosphere, some of it is absorbed by gases called greenhouse gases that keep heat from radiating back out into space. Scientists refer to this phenomenon as the greenhouse effect and it directly contributes to global warming. Greenhouse gases trap heat Earth’s atmosphere consists of gases such as carbon dioxide, water […]
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Climate change impacts all aspects of human life, from water scarcity and drought to floods and heat-related illnesses. While the Earth has seen periods of warming and cooling before, records demonstrate that current climate change is happening faster than ever and is mostly human-caused. Natural forces that influence climate change include volcanic eruptions that send […]
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Global warming refers to an increase in Earth’s temperature caused by human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, which releases heat-trapping greenhouse gasses such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide into our atmosphere and trap heat therein. These greenhouse gases encase our planet, trapping solar radiation that would otherwise float off into space. Pollutants like […]
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COP28 of the United Nations Climate Change Conference will take place from November 30 to December 12 at Dubai Expo City. At upcoming negotiations, governments will discuss a global stocktake and its effectiveness in pushing countries to cut greenhouse-gas emissions faster. They also anticipate discussing a finance gap fund to address loss and damage. What […]
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Climate change solutions can be found across society: from reversing deforestation and urban planning efforts, to green infrastructure initiatives and plastic pollution reduction plans; disaster recovery plans must include climate risk considerations when devising their policies. As we face a climate emergency and an increasingly dire outlook for future generations, action must be taken across […]
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Tackling climate change requires nations and corporations to make significant investments in renewable energy, reinforce climate resilience while prioritizing equity, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions to safer levels. Recycling can certainly play a vital role, but there are more things you can do: 1. Learn about Earth’s climate. Use less energy and water There are […]