CCUS isn't just about capturing carbon from power plants. It can also be used to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like cement and steel production. However, deploying this technology will require significant investment and innovation. Let's go, science! π§βπ¬
#Day13#climatechange
Battery storage is the holy grail of the energy transition. As renewables become more prevalent, we need efficient, affordable ways to store excess energy for when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. This is where innovation is key.
#Day12#climatechange
The climate finance gap is widening. At COP15 (2009), developed nations pledged $100 bn to climate action annually by 2020, but we're falling short ($91.6 bn in 2022). We need better justice for vulnerable communities on the front lines of climate change!
#Day11#climatechange
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yo! this is my idea for buildspace, feel free to roast the idea lol, i would love to get feedback on my idea :)
cc: @_buildspace@_nightsweekends@FarzaTV
Carbon offsets are NOT a get-out-of-jail-free card. While they support cool projects, cutting emissions at the source is the REAL game-changer. Let's invest in solutions, not just guilt trips. β½οΈ
#Day10#climatechange
Food waste accounts for about 10% of global GHG emissions. That's more than the entire aviation industry (2-3%)!
Reducing food waste is a low-hanging fruit in the fight against climate change. Take only as much food as you need. It's that simple! β¨
#Day9#climatechange
Have you wondered why 1.5ΒΊC is a big deal?
It takes 225 zetta joules (ZJ, 10^21) of energy to heat up the world by 0.1ΒΊC. For context, thatβs equivalent to consuming 500 bn tons of coal for an increase of just 0.1ΒΊC. Imagine the heat required for 1.5ΒΊC!
#Day8#climatechange
The ocean absorbs a little less than 90% of the heat emitted into the atmosphere as a result of human activities. 6% gets stored on land, 1% in the atmosphere and the remaining for heating the cryosphere (ice).
The heat we feel now is already too much!
#Day7#climatechange
The climate clock was launched on September 19, 2020 in New York. It originally said that we had an alarmingly short 7 years, 102 days to transition away from fossil fuels before the climate becomes irreversible.
Today, the clock reads 5 years, 38 days.
#Day6#climatechange
The sea level has risen by 13-20 centimetres (5-8 inches) in the last 125 years!
By 2050, nearly 80% of south Mumbai is predicted to be submerged. I'm sure some of us are really going to miss Marine Drive! π₯Ή
#Day5#climatechange#savetheice
Fun fact: Costa Rica holds the world record for the most consecutive days (300) on 100% renewable energy in 2018. This broke their previous world record of 299 in 2015! They use a combination of various renewable energies to get the job done. β
#Day4#climatechange
Planting a single tree can absorb 20+ kgs of CO2 and provide enough oxygen for 2 people every year. Not to mention the significant temperature reduction in their surroundings!
Plant more trees and stand against projects that require cutting of trees. π³
#Day3#climatechange
Did you know that AI can be used on wind farms to prevent killing of birds by the blades?
Cameras can be placed near the blades and a model trained to detect nearby birds. Then the system can be slowed down for long enough to let the birds pass by safely!
#Day2#climatechange