roadrash
Well-known member
This is scary!
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45775309
Quoting from the article:
It's the final call, say scientists, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of rising global temperatures.
Their*dramatic report on keeping that rise under 1.5 degrees C*says the world is now completely off track, heading instead towards 3C.
Keeping to the preferred target of 1.5C above pre-industrial levels will mean "rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society".
...
What can I do?
The report says there must be rapid and significant changes in four big global systems:
energy • land use • cities • industry
But it adds that the world cannot meet its target without changes by individuals, urging people to:
buy less meat, milk, cheese and butter and more*locally sourced seasonal food*- and throw less of it away • drive*electric cars*but walk or cycle short distances • take*trains and buses*instead of planes • use*videoconferencing*instead of business travel • use a*washing line*instead of a tumble dryer*• insulate*homes • demand*low carbonin every consumer product
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45775309
Quoting from the article:
It's the final call, say scientists, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of rising global temperatures.
Their*dramatic report on keeping that rise under 1.5 degrees C*says the world is now completely off track, heading instead towards 3C.
Keeping to the preferred target of 1.5C above pre-industrial levels will mean "rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society".
...
What can I do?
The report says there must be rapid and significant changes in four big global systems:
energy • land use • cities • industry
But it adds that the world cannot meet its target without changes by individuals, urging people to:
buy less meat, milk, cheese and butter and more*locally sourced seasonal food*- and throw less of it away • drive*electric cars*but walk or cycle short distances • take*trains and buses*instead of planes • use*videoconferencing*instead of business travel • use a*washing line*instead of a tumble dryer*• insulate*homes • demand*low carbonin every consumer product