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Climate Brief: Manchin agrees to Action on Climate, 40% more tigers than estimated +more [1]
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Date: 2022-07-28
It's the Year of the Tiger, and a new population assessment offers hope for the endangered species. Dk images
An estimated 3,726 to 5,578 tigers currently live in the wild worldwide — up 40% from 2015, according to a new tiger assessment from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).npr.org/…
The evidence is clear: the time for action is now. We can halve emissions by 2030 ipcc.ch . How Far Is The US From A 100% Renewable Energy Future? newsjunkie Wind power . Nature-based solutions: How can they work for climate, biodiversity and people? carbonbrief.org/... . U.S. & World US to plant 1 billion trees as climate change kills forests . Very fond of milkweed blossoms, bees will desert other flowers when these are available. The plants provide a good nectar flow. Bees discard the pollen. Honey Bees Do Love That Milkweed - Bug Squad . Amazon: e-cargo bikes to replace thousands of van deliveries in London
Online retailer opening ‘micromobility’ hub in Hackney as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions www.theguardian.com/… . World's first solar-powered carbon capture systems could help remove tonnes of CO₂ The machine is built around a sponge-like substance. interestingengineering . Yes, You Can Do Better Than the Great American Lawn www.nytimes .
Carbon Brief
Guest post:
Why estimates of the ‘cost’ of climate action are overly pessimistic
(Various scientists):
The “cost” of cutting greenhouse gas emissions is often used to argue that tackling climate change is expensive. But this provides a skewed image to policymakers and stakeholders.
www.carbonbrief.org/…
A Graphical History of Atmospheric CO2 Levels Over Timeearth.org/.…
From milligrams to gigatons: Startup that sucks carbon dioxide from the air is building a big plant in Icelandwww.cnbc.com
World’s largest seagrass project proves ‘You can actually restore the oceans’
In 20-year study, scientists find coastal planting can rebuild damaged ocean ecosystem.thecurrentga.org/...
Climate crisis
Six key lifestyle changes can help avert the climate crisis, study finds
*Jump, a new climate movement persuading people to make six relatively simple lifestyle changes to cut global emissions.
Research shows that governments and individuals making small changes can have a huge impact in reducing emissions
People in well-off countries can help avert climate breakdown by making six relatively straightforward lifestyle changes, according to research from three leading institutions*
The study found that sticking to six specific commitments – from flying no more than once every three years to only buying three new items of clothing a year – could rein in the runaway consumption that is partially driving the climate crisis.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/07/six-key-lifestyle-changes-can-help-avert-the-climate-crisis-study-findstheguardian.com
From Meteor Blades post about it:
*Activism-can-help-overcome-emotional-fatigue-from-the-pandemic-and-our-political-predicament*
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Nature.org:
"The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. Globally, the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons."
About 20% of greenhouse gases in the US come from homes amp.cnn.com/…
HELP SAVE THE PLANET AND OURSELVES:
🌎
Turn out the lights when not in use/use less Turn down the heat or AC
vent out at night if cooler
Avoid creating nighttime light pollution
Don’t waste water
Avoid burning wood (or other things), as wood fires are both pollutant and carcinogenic
Don't use pesticides
Limit your use of cars and planes (if possible)
Don't use gas powered vehicles
Take out grass and put in a garden or pond (or xeriscape )
xeriscape ) Mow, blow, and whack with electric or by hand
Plant for the animals (bees, birds etc)
Plant trees
Don't micro manage yards, go wilder
Try to use solar
Take a bus, trolley or train
Encourage your city/town to use electric buses
Use energy efficient products or products that work on clean fuels
Reduce dependence on non-biodegradable items
Walk, bike or carpool
Reuse items- give to Goodwill or Craig's list rather than dumping
Cut down or cease eating meat
Use reusable carry bags for grocerie; second choice, paper bags; not plastic
Compost
Save the bees
Be informed
Write your representative, sign petitions
E lect pro-environment candidates and demand action
Support the Green New Deal
Get involved
March
Blog about the environment
Control population
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