A Climate Institute Publication
While many Americans cheered on Michael Phelps or Simon Biles and kept up with convention news from the comfort of their own homes, hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents faced catastrophic flooding.
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President Obama announces historic agreement to fight climate change
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Although Americans are increasingly worried about climate change, it seems only small steps are being taken to combat it. The relative lack of progress could be due to the fact that many people aren’t sure what they can do to make a difference. Without a large-scale education effort, it will continue to be difficult to effect positive changes in our national environmental policies.
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On Wednesday, June 29, 2016, a variety of professionals, organizations, and climate change enthusiasts came together at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington D.C., to discuss the innovations of the past, present, and future in facing the challenges which climate change presents. We cover the main topics discussed at the event.
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In the case of Zika, rainfall and temperature weigh heavy on the livelihood of mosquito survival. Heavy rainfall in Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and southern Brazil towards the end of 2015 provided a safe environment for Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases.
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Human-induced climate change has claimed its first mammalian species: the Bramble Cay melomys. This rodent was the only mammal native to the Great Barrier reef and was first detected on Bramble Cay in 1845 by European sailors.
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If children aren’t taught about the impact that their actions have on the planet such as recycling and turning off the lights. If children remain ignorant of the importance to mitigate Global Warming, it will be even more challenging to secure long term climate security.
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Although the Smart Tax seems promising, it’s clear from the event that we have a long way to go before climate science fuels universal public support of climate action.
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The transportation sector generates 26% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Autonomous vehicles have the potential significantly reduce those emissions.
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Energy outlook for 2040
by Fuel Fighter