Earthology’s Post

Climate change is a global crisis driven by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels. This releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, trapping heat and causing the planet's temperature to rise. The consequences are far-reaching, including rising sea levels, more frequent and intense extreme weather events, disruptions to ecosystems, and threats to human health and well-being. Addressing climate change requires a global effort, including transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and adopting sustainable practices in all sectors of society. #ClimateChange #LinkinPark #Sustainability #Environment #Action #HybridTheory #Meteora #MinutesToMidnight #TheHuntingParty #OneMoreLight

Nature never ceases to fascinate me. Even though humans struggle to find efficient ways to reduce our environmental footprint, messing up our ecosystems along the way, nature always presents new and previously undiscovered ways to help us repair what we have broken down over the years. 🌬 "Dark oxygen" production at the abyssal seafloor will change the way we look at life below water, and potentially also the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe. Where photosynthesis cannot find a way, polymetallic nodules take over. 🌳 Tree bark can play a vital role in removing methane from the atmosphere. Methane is 28 times as potent greenhouse gas as carbon dioxide, and its increase in concentration since the Industrial Revolution is estimated to be responsible for 20 to 30% of climate warming since those ages. Discovering that trees not only sequester carbon, but could also act as methane sinks, truly emphasizes that we should take care of our green fellows. Links to studies can be found in the comments section.

🌍 Climate News! A recent study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham has revealed that trees are even more powerful in the fight against climate change than we thought. While we’ve long known that trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis, this study discovered that certain trees also capture methane (CH4) – a greenhouse gas 28 times more potent than CO2. The research team found that trees can absorb methane through microorganisms living on their bark 🤯 By studying forests across different regions, they estimated that trees remove between 25 and 50 million tons of methane from the atmosphere each year. This means that trees are 7 - 12 % more effective in reducing greenhouse gases than previously estimated! This incredible discovery underlines the urgent need to protect and restore our forests. Trees are doing more than we realized. It’s our turn to do more for them. 🫡💚 #ClimateAction #ForestConservation

Telling new study in nature linking overconsumption patterns to the transgression of planetary boundaries. I repeat for those who I’m sure constitute the vast majority of my network here: « If the global top 20% of consumers would adopt effective mitigation measures, they could yield a reduction of 25%-53% in environmental pressure. In such a scenario, just focusing on the food and services sectors would be sufficient to push land systems change and biosphere integrity back within their boundaries ». In other terms, it is LITERALLY up to us ! #growth #gdp #planet #landuse #pollution #climate #climatechange #biodiversity #economy #mitigation #COP29 #baku #circulateconomy

"If the global top 20% of consumers would adopt effective mitigation measures, they could yield a reduction of 25%-53% in environmental pressure." In other words, if the mega-rich would stop their overconsumption, we might not be in such a mess #climatecrisis #biodiversitycollapse #pollution #environment

Our species displays proudly an alarming level of evolutionary collective incompetence. ✔ Tax the truly wealthy. ✔ Tax overconsumption. ✔ Relieve taxes on the working class. #Italy is falling short on these fronts. 🌍 Instead, these taxes could fund solutions to tackle the overwhelming #GreenhouseEmissions disrupting our ecosystems. How much more evidence do we need? How many more studies in Science must we publish before taking these critical steps? 👉 How Italy's tax system got rigged for the rich #ClimateEmergency #Sustainability #TaxJustice #GreenSkills

"Tree Planting and Climate Impact: Location Matters" Research published in Nature Communications highlights a counterintuitive aspect of tree planting: when done in unsuitable locations, it can actually contribute to global warming by reducing the Earth's ability to reflect sunlight. Scientists have created maps to illustrate how different areas reflect solar energy. Regions covered in snow and ice, for example, can reflect up to 90% of solar energy, significantly aiding in the cooling of the planet. While many countries are embarking on large-scale tree-planting initiatives to combat climate change, the study stresses the importance of choosing appropriate locations for afforestation. Forests thrive and are beneficial in places like the Amazon, but are less effective in grasslands where they can impede the reflection of sunlight. Susan Cook-Patton, a co-author of the study, emphasizes the strategic approach needed for tree planting: "We can't put trees everywhere." She advocates for the efficient use of resources to maximize the environmental benefits of tree planting. #ClimateChange #Afforestation #GlobalWarming #EcoFriendly #TreePlanting

Overconsumption drives the transgression of several planetary boundaries, according to a new study in 'Nature'. Significant parts of the planetary boundary breaching responsibility can be attributed to the global top 10% and top 20% of consumers. The data is based on a global expenditure database that includes up to 201 consumption groups across 168 countries. "The world’s top 10% of consumers were responsible for 51%, 48%, 38%, 31% and 67% of the PB transgressions in terms of climate change, land-system change, N flows, P flows and biosphere integrity, respectively." If the global top 20% of consumers would adopt effective mitigation measures, they could yield a reduction of 25%-53% in environmental pressure. In such a scenario, just focusing on the food and services sectors would be sufficient to push land systems change and biosphere integrity back within their boundaries. === Full study (open access): https://lnkd.in/dZXQJAwh #sustainability, #planetaryboundaries

World Environment Day is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility for the planet. At RACE for 2030, we're celebrating this milestone by actively developing innovative solutions to generate clean and affordable energy. This year’s theme highlights the urgency of land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. Climate change is accelerating these challenges, and Australia is feeling the heat. From scorching summers to weeks without rain, the impacts are undeniable. As greenhouse gas emissions rise, the consequences for our daily lives become more pronounced, even in subtle ways. Take the recent increase in air turbulence experienced by travellers – this is just one example of how a warming climate disrupts weather patterns and has a ripple effect on our daily routines. Are you passionate about driving change? We're looking for collaborators on projects exploring energy storage solutions, renewable energy integration, or energy efficiency innovations. Reach out and let's work together to build a greener future for all. #WorldEnvironmentDay  #environment #sustainability #energytransition #cleanenergy

To understand impacts of Climate changes, we need to think systematically and deeply understand the "Nexus" between #climate_change and: 1-#Water 2-#Biodiversity 3-#Food 4-#Health #Nexus is about The interlinkages among two or more elements, sectors or systems.But Nexus approaches emphasize on Understanding the interlinkages and interdependencies between sectors and systems in a holistic manner to develop integrated and adaptive decisions that aim to maximize synergies and minimize trade-offs. This may be contrasted with the reductionist or siloed approaches. Siloed approaches as inhibitors, address issues in isolation and without regard to interlinkages, resulting in potential misalignment, unintended consequences or trade-offs.