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scienceclimate-change1 year ago

"Exploring Unconventional Methods to Combat Global Warming"

In the face of insufficient progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are exploring unconventional and controversial methods to combat climate change, including brightening marine clouds, reflecting sunlight with particles, building underwater walls to shield glaciers, using mechanical trees to capture carbon, and dumping sodium hydroxide into the ocean to lower acidity and absorb CO2. While these ideas are being tested, some caution against potential environmental risks and advocate for strict oversight.

environment2 years ago

Seaweed: The Xprize Winner's Plan to Save the Planet

The Climate Foundation, a winner of Elon Musk's Xprize, is using seaweed farming as an innovative solution to trap carbon and combat climate change. However, some scientists have concerns about the method. Seaweed farming has environmental benefits and can be used for food, eco-friendly plastic, and reducing methane emissions. The Climate Foundation plans to produce seaweed into a pesticide-free fertilizer, but harvesting the seaweed releases trapped carbon back into the atmosphere. Additionally, artificially inducing upwelling to enhance seaweed growth may have negative consequences. Despite uncertainties, the foundation believes taking action is better than doing nothing to address climate change.

environment2 years ago

"Humanity's Resource Consumption Exceeds Earth's Capacity: 1.7 Earths Depleted in a Year"

Humanity reached Earth Overshoot Day on August 2nd, using up more resources than the Earth can replenish in a year. This day has been occurring earlier each year due to overuse and wastefulness, leading to long-term consequences such as deforestation, overfishing, and pollution. Advanced countries, particularly the US, are the biggest culprits in resource overuse. Solutions to address this issue include putting a price on carbon pollution, investing in reproductive health for women and girls, implementing renewable energy and smart cities, and supporting policies and businesses that prioritize environmental protection. Active participation from individuals, governments, and businesses is crucial to solving these problems.

environment2 years ago

Prince William Takes Earthshot Prize Awards to Singapore in 2023.

Prince William announced on social media that the next Earthshot Prize, his environmental challenge, will take place in Singapore in November 2023. The Earthshot Prize celebrates environmental solutions based on five goals outlined by Prince William: protect and restore nature, clean our air, revive our oceans, build a waste-free world, and fix our climate. The five winners will be awarded a catalytic £1 million to help scale their solutions. The event will be attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales and feature performances by world-renowned musicians and artists.

environment2 years ago

Prince William Takes Earthshot Prize Awards to Singapore in 2023.

Prince William announced on social media that the next Earthshot Prize, his environmental challenge, will take place in Singapore in November 2023. The Earthshot Prize celebrates environmental solutions based on five goals outlined by Prince William: protect and restore nature, clean our air, revive our oceans, build a waste-free world, and fix our climate. The five winners will be awarded a catalytic £1 million to help scale their solutions. The ceremony will be attended by the Prince and Princess of Wales and feature performances by world-renowned musicians and artists.