Climate Change and Solutions
Present day climate change is human-caused and we know the solutions
Increasing Climate Risks
Instead of demanding change, many of us are adapting to increasing risks.
Melting Permafrost
Melting permafrost will emit trapped carbon and methane and could potentially release dangerous viruses
Sea level rise: Glacial and Ice sheet Melt
Glaciers and ice sheets are melting faster than scientists projected, locking in sea-level rise that puts coastal communities at risk
Animal Agriculture
Animal agriculture produces around 15% of global emissions and requires massive amounts of deforestation and fresh water
Radiative Forcing
Radiative forcing is a holistic way of understanding earth’s energy balance
Uninhabitable Earth
Because of human behavior, we are on track to hit major tipping points that will render large areas of Earth uninhabitable and put the survival of our species at risk
Humanity’s struggle to respect Boundaries
Humanity is crossing Earth’s boundaries, creating an environment that is increasingly inhospitable to life
Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution poisons the land, water, and our health and accelerates global heating.
Sixth Mass Extinction as dangerous as Climate Crisis
The Sixth Mass Extinction is the first major extinction event that is preventable and a result of human behavior.
Why we need to focus on the Ecological Crisis
We need to transition away from oil, coal, and natural gas to renewable energy and restore and protect ecosystems.
Fresh Water Shortage
Fresh water we rely on for drinking, agriculture, and industry is being put at risk because of overuse and climate change
How climate breakdown is affecting Americans
Half of Americans believe they are immune from climate and ecological breakdown
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.