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According to the IPCC, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere is directly linked to the average global temperature on Earth, and the concentration has been rising steadily. The most abundant greenhouse gas, accounting for about two-thirds of greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, is largely the product of burning fossil fuels.
There is alarming evidence that important tipping points, leading to irreversible changes in major ecosystems and the planetary climate system, may already have been reached or passed. One of the most urgent challenges facing countries across the world today is how to achieve economic prosperity and development while also combating climate change.
The Paris climate change agreement commits nations to limit global temperature rise to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial levels, with countries pledging to cut or curb their greenhouse gas emissions – through a combination of mitigation and adaptation measures – by 2030.
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Precision Agriculture, AI, and Water Efficiency: The Future of Farming
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Water Banking: A Climate Adaptation Strategy for Managing Critical Groundwater Resources
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The closed-cycle economy is impossible without recycling production waste. They generate 15 times more solid household waste. Technology of processing of red sludge - waste from the production of raw materials for the production of aluminum, alumina. By improving the environment, we profit from the production of iron, titanium, potassium, and rare earth metals.
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Science is absolutely essential to ways in which the world can change for the better but, above all, it is our common belief in the future that will keep us on track.
In my own experience, there have been moments when the idea of the Blue Economy - action to ensure the health of the ocean, the political will to reduce global warming, the need to have a planet in balance to ensure the survival of life - have shone brightly, and other times when our actions or inactions have dimmed the lights. In bad times, as well as good, I have been sustained by my conviction of how much better things can be.
I have always have hope and believed in the wisdom of humanity to work towards a better future for all and ensure that we do not chose the path towards self- extinction.
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Despite great efforts by a relatively small group of committed people, the world is not making the rapid progress needed. We desperately need more supporters. In
https://www.chartist.org.uk/effective-communication-needed-to-avoid-tip… I explore key research about how to campaign to achieve the urgent and substantial emissions cuts needed. Please share with others who may be interested. tim@timroot.net
Irrespective of whether we’re heading towards 1.5C of warming, 2C, or more, climate change is already here and we’re seeing weather events become more extreme and frequent as a result. The very first figure of the recent IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report shows all the human and natural systems that are already adversely affected. The flooding in Pakistan, wildfires in California and Arctic heatwaves are just some recent examples.
We need to do everything we can to stem the flow of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere through intense decarbonisation of businesses and nations. And while the quantity of emissions in the atmosphere is important, there should also be a lens on the human impact of climate change. This human impact is something that we can manage additionally, by making ourselves less vulnerable to the impacts of climate change through adaptation.
Climate adaptation and resilience has been rising up agendas recently, and this week we were interested to see it being tackled head-on by Transport for London (TfL) through its first climate adaptation plan. Transport contributes 37% of global emissions but is also at the front line of feeling the impacts of extreme weather events, as many people trying to use the London Underground in February, July, August and November 2022 found out.
While lots of the focus of the new plan is on data collection, staff training, better weather forecasting and embedding climate risk into capital projects, it will also see the building of sustainable drainage systems, green roofs, and tree planting. As well as making the city more attractive and nature-rich, these steps will put London’s transport infrastructure in a better position to keep the city moving when extreme weather strikes.
#Climateadaptation is a new frontier for climate strategy, and we commend organisations driving forward to protect themselves and customers from the impacts of climate change.
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Hello Sustainability people! How familiar are you with EU Taxonomy? Did you know that now some companies MUST report on their sustainable activities and financial contributions? If you think that this is relevant for you keep reading!
WHAT IS EU TAXONOMY? AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
The EU taxonomy is a classification system that establishes a list of economically sustainable environmental activities. It is part of the EU's plan to increase sustainable investment and put the European Green Deal into action. It specifies the technical requirements that must be met in order for an activity to be considered sustainable.
HOW DOES IT IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS?
All large companies must report their taxonomy alignment, as well as relevant information that may help investors assess their ESG performance, beginning January 1, 2023.
Small and medium sized companies can report on a voluntary basis, but will be affected by the EU’s upcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Investment funds will also be required to report on taxonomy alignment and collect data necessary to assess the degree of taxonomy alignment or the portfolio companies themselves.
To find out more about the EU Taxonomy requirements for reporting and its benefits read this blog and understand what are your responsibilities as a business owner.
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Shaping the Water Industry: Harnessing Renewable Energy and Sustainability for a Cleaner Tomorrow