In May 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released a detailed report outlining the way to reach Net-zero (a balance between the carbon emitted into the atmosphere, and the carbon removed from it) by the year 2050.
According to the report, the main ways to solve the climate problem lie in seven main ways of coping:
While the first six points are in the hands of government decisions, regulations and commercial companies, the last and no less critical point for change is in our hands and involves small changes that we can make to keep the planet evergreen
by 2050, there could be more plastic in the ocean then fish
Emissions from private cars reaches just under one billion tons of CO2 each year which is around 2.5% of total global emission
Excess water usage diverts water from rivers, bays, and estuaries, which therefore damage the environment. Also, water and wastewater treatment cost an energy investment in treating, pumping, and heating it.
Fossil fuels causes air pollution even before being burned, produce large quantities of carbon dioxide when burned (in the U.S alone burning fossil fuels accounts for about three-quarters of our carbon emissions.), causing ocean acidification which endanger marine life.
A simple plastic bag seems harmless, but it can represent extreme suffering – and even death – for thousands of animals in the oceans. Depicting this unfortunate truth through strong images, Sea Shepherd, an NGO focused on the conservation of marine wildlife, is launching a plastic awareness campaign.
3D ads have been created in partnership between Tribal Worldwide São Paulo and DDB Guatemala, that bear the caption, “The plastic you use once tortures the oceans forever.”
As the demand for goods increases, the need to produce these goods also increases. This leads to more pollutant emissions, increased land-use and deforestation, and accelerated climate change
The polar bear for many has become a living symbol of the dangers of global warming. The powerful kings of the arctic are finding their habitat shrinking.
A new pro-vegan television advert – Israel’s first – has reached 35 percent of the nation’s population, Plant Based News can reveal, by being broadcast during one of the country’s most popular T.V shows.
The advert was created by Vegan Friendly – an international non-profit organization that seeks to end animal suffering and tackle the climate crisis by promoting plant-based food – a mission it has committed to ‘working tirelessly’ towards.
Emissions from flights are concerning because aircraft emissions are released high in the atmosphere and have a potent climate impact, triggering chemical reactions and atmospheric effects that heat the planet. Cut back on air travel – use alternatives like travel by trains or sails when possible.
All forms of electricity generation have an environmental impact on our air, water, and land. Producing and using electricity more efficiently reduces both the amount of fuel needed to generate electricity and the amount of greenhouse gases and other air pollution emitted as a result
Saving the planet seems like an impossible task. But if everyone does just a little bit, bringing their own bags to the store or walking to work, over time, these small changes will add up to a big impact on the environment.
No effort is too trivial — so pick one of these new habits and take action today!
