Developing nations and the fossil fuel dilemma
To ensure a just transition, developing nations should utilize the remainder of our carbon budget
2023 IPCC Report
The latest IPCC report says this is our final chance to act if we want any chance of avoiding 1.5 degrees C heating. Warns that climate change is making Earth “uninhabitable”
Humanity’s struggle to respect Boundaries
Humanity is crossing Earth’s boundaries, creating an environment that is increasingly inhospitable to life
How climate breakdown is affecting Americans
Half of Americans believe they are immune from climate and ecological breakdown
Wet-bulb temperatures
Some areas hitting wet-bulb temperatures and becoming increasingly uninhabitable
Aerosols and Global Heating
As we start to phase out fossil fuels, the cooling effect from aerosols will disappear within a year, while heat trapping gases will linger in the atmosphere for hundreds of years
Green jobs and degrowth
Transitioning to renewables will save countries money and boost the economy through the creation of green jobs
Climate change denial
Denial about the climate and ecological emergencies is putting the safety and survival of humanity at risk
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technology
Governments have included carbon capture as part of their net-zero plan, but there is no evidence that carbon capture will work
Mining destroys ecosystems
Fossil fuels and renewable energy both require mining that harms ecosystems, but renewable energy requires less.
Why we Act: February 2022 IPCC Report
Coverage of the Feb 2022 IPCC report from the UN.
“Our current future trajectory is a long drawn out tragedy. We have the privilege right now to know about it, we have the capacity to act on it, and history has shown us that anybody can be part of movements for change. We have the luxury of a rich history, which can teach us about them for inspiration.”
“So we have a responsibility, but there is a mass movement here which can help to make change happen. We believe collectively in the power of good people and you can still join us because there is still time.” This talk is from the Extinction Rebellion Open Call on March 15th. Watch the full recording here.
Explained: February 2022 IPCC Report
Coverage of the Feb 2022 IPCC report from the UN.
The IPCC reports are written in really difficult, technical language that makes them almost impossible to understand. We filmed this discussion about the most recent report, with the help of Dr Charlie Gardner from XR Scientists, to draw out the meaning behind the technical language and explain what’s really going on.