The top polluting nations are revising their emissions targets. Will it be enough to avoid catastrophic global warming? https://t.co/jfGCxMNpjF ...

[Applause] Look who's here today in this big airond conditioned auditorium with cushioned seats and high-tech equipment. You came here to talk to listen to kids talk about sustainability. Maybe you're here because your kid goes here or maybe you're part of our cranley community and you wanted to show your support.The point is you had the time and the resources to bring yourself here today. You have a car. You don't have to worry about where you're going to sleep.Maybe you're worried about what you might wea ...

[Music] [Applause] Your children and grandchildren can experience a safe climate they don't have to worry about. Impossible. You're probably thinking killer storms, floods, wildfires, they're all getting worse.Today, I'm going to challenge our climate thinking and show you that we can and probably will end the climate crisis in 25 years. Nature shows us how before ice ages. We just need to pay attention.Beyond stopping our planet from getting hotter, imagine a plan to cool it back down. I have two children ...

Climate Crisis & Current Efforts - Current global efforts to combat climate change are insufficient to meet established goals [2] - A new, bolder approach is needed to achieve different outcomes and safeguard the future of life on Earth [3] The Role of Fossil Fuels - Fossil fuels have historically played a crucial role in human progress, including preventing the extinction of whales by providing an alternative to whale oil [6][7] - Society benefits from fossil fuels in various aspects, including transportation, heating/cooling, food production, medicine, and industrial development [7][8][9][10] - The continued use of fossil fuels at the current rate is unsustainable due to their finite nature and the environmental consequences of air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions [12][13][14] Climate Change Impacts - The emission of carbon dioxide is creating a blanket around the world, leading to global warming and climate change [16] - The effects of climate change are increasingly visible through wildfires, droughts, floods, rising sea levels, and mass migration [17][18] The Urgency of Action - To limit global warming to 15% degrees Celsius, the world needs to reduce annual carbon emissions by 59 gigatons (59 billion tons) by 2050, with significant progress required within the next decade [20][21] The Potential of Solar Energy - Solar energy is a readily available and commercially viable solution that can be harnessed to meet global energy needs [22][23] - The sun provides more clean energy every hour than the world consumes in an entire year [23] - Renewable energy sources, including biomass, hydro, and wind, are ultimately powered by the sun [26][27] - The cost of solar energy has decreased by 995% in the last 40 years, making it the lowest-cost form of energy in many countries [28][29] Call to Action - Humanity needs to unite and set aside divisions to address the climate challenge effectively [31][32] - It's time to embrace solar energy and work together to create a sustainable future [33]

[Applause] Look who's here today in this big airond conditioned auditorium with cushioned seats and high-tech equipment. You came here to talk to listen to kids talk about sustainability. Maybe you're here because your kid goes here or maybe you're part of our cranley community and you wanted to show your support.The point is you had the time and the resources to bring yourself here today. You have a car. You don't have to worry about where you're going to sleep.Maybe you're worried about what you might wea ...

Global warming is expected to impede the fight against malaria, with most of the harm concentrated in Africa. Countries are already scrambling to adapt https://t.co/an87b2sRdP ...

Environmental Impact of Climate Change - Climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, is the primary cause of coral bleaching due to rising ocean temperatures [3] - Chemical damage from sunscreens and other pollutants also contributes to coral reef degradation [4][10] Energy Consumption and Coral Reefs - Digital subscriptions consume significant energy, requiring coal burning and contributing to rising ocean temperatures [6] - Fast charging devices uses more electricity compared to slow charging, increasing energy demands [7][8] - Clothes dryers are high-energy consuming appliances, releasing 3 to 10 kg of carbon dioxide per hour [9] Actions to Protect Coral Reefs - Canceling unused digital subscriptions can reduce energy consumption and ease pressure on coral reefs [5][6] - Slow charging devices reduces energy demands, giving coral more time to breathe [7][8] - Air drying clothes instead of using a dryer reduces energy use completely [9] - Using reef-safe sunscreen protects coral reefs from harmful chemicals [9][10] - Small actions, such as switching off lights and shortening showers, collectively contribute to coral reef protection [11] - Respecting coral by avoiding littering, touching, or standing on them is crucial [12] - Raising awareness and educating others about the problem can drive broader action [12]

Aviation Industry & Environmental Impact - Aviation industry faces the challenge of reducing pollution, specifically moving from zero carbon (no CO2 emissions) to zero emissions (no CO2 and non-carbon emissions) [5][6] - Burning hydrocarbon fuel produces both carbon dioxide and water vapor, with water vapor behaving as a greenhouse gas in the atmosphere [4] - Contrails, or condensation trails, are artificial clouds formed by the freezing of water vapor released from aircraft engines, contributing to global warming by creating a heat-trapping blanket [6][7][10] - Contrails cover is increasing, with projections showing a significant rise in artificial cloud coverage by 2050 compared to 1992 [13] - Aviation's annual fuel burn is 4 billion tons, releasing 5 billion tons of water vapor, with 50% (2.5 billion tons) forming contrails, disrupting the earth's ecosystem [14] - Global warming heat signature from contrails is equivalent to 1 trillion watts, which is one-third of the world's annual electricity consumption [11] Technological Solutions & Innovation - Various technologies are being explored to reduce aviation pollution, including hybrid-electric, all-electric, liquid hydrogen burning, hydrogen fuel cells, ammonia fuel combustion, and sustainable aviation fuels [15][16][17] - Battery technology limitations hinder the development of large-scale electric aircraft, necessitating a combination of technologies [17][18] - A company has developed an add-on turbo machinery for jet engines to process exhaust emissions, converting water vapor into liquid water for later release as artificial rainfall, aiming to eliminate contrails [19][22] - The company's technology is at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stages, progressing from basic concept and simulation (TRL 1-3) to lab testing (TRL 4-5) and eventually flight testing (TRL 9) for commercialization [26][27] Business & Market Strategy - The company aims to provide an alternate technology to reduce pollution in the sky, enabling regulations on emissions of smoke [34] - The company targets engine manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, and airlines as potential adopters of its contrail-free engine technology [29][31] - Airlines can potentially create artificial rainfall, obtain carbon credits, and support environmental agencies' regulations by adopting the technology [34]

This week major climate events in Bonn and London were held as military conflicts escalated across the Middle East. Today’s Green Daily newsletter looks at how delegates maintained focus on the continuing threat of global warming https://t.co/rGykDl7EBB ...

[Music] [Applause] [Music] This piece I did it on abandoned railways. station in Surami. Imagine a place long forgotten where nothing remains for use. They try their luck in a bigger louder cities. There is kind of stillness there but not a peaceful one. On a contrary a silent heavy one that grows when hope starts to fade. The wall says I am the wall and I can't. But you, this rhetorical question, simple as it is, has power. It does not scream, but it stirs. It becomes a fume for those who feel frustrated, ...