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With respect to the marginal cost of abatement, these measures are literally the last thing we should be doing from the capital efficiency standpoint. Every dollar spent on these today and not spent on real climate risk mitigation projects, and technologies is a dollar wasted

The carbon capture ability of mankind's inventions will never equal the global biosphere ability to absorb it, if managed correctly. 70% of methane and Co2 is emitted by none man made sources, agriculture and farming, beef, etc all contribute massive amounts of GHG. DAC is a futile attempt to make it seem like the oil and gas industry can offset their c02 footprint, by burning more fossil fuels to eat c02, which trees and soil bacteria eat for free. Even if renewable energy powered, you still have the carbon footprint of the equipment to make all that work. For energy solutions, the only things that matter are: 1. is it sustainable and recyclable? 2. is it Renewable Energy Powered 3. is it Net Zero Emmissions? 4. is it EMP and Cyber protected? 5. is it capable of being stand alone? But energy pollution is only about 30 to 40% of the problem, the rest is how we manage the ecosystems, and pollution which is killing the natural abilities of plants and humans to reproduce. Project Oasis is a plan to make the deserts green again, using AI powered drones that are trained to identify pests and use vacuum tube's to remove them. The insects are recycled ♻️ used as fertilizer fir the plants. The drones would be 100% Renewable energy powered. Turning deserts of northern africa green again will literally reduce global warming from the albedo, and reflectivity changes. Hurricanes in USA would be reduced dramatically as it starts with the African winds that have silica etc suspended in the air. Making the deserts green again will anchor the sand, nake it harder to get kicked up, and trap more moisture. This will allow water cycle to form, and then add trees and canopy and you've got a managed ecosphere. The side benefit is that we end starvation in Africa, and give Africans an export commodity, to other countries, that would be equal to America's food production. Managed with no pesticides, and only organic derived fertilizers, non gmo seeds, this would be an oasis of life for the whole earth. Only by converting deserts into oasis, can we hope to starve the atmosphere of excess methane and co2. Nature can do this, but she needs our help... If you would like to learn more about Oasis, I can send you a pdf. Happy Easter God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤️ #GHOST

Tuning in…the House Science Committee's energy and environment subcommittees are hosting a joint hearing on “Evaluating the Potential of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches” today. This topic has been gaining traction across science, industry, and government, with the White House mCDR Fast-Track Action Committee working to develop a plan for a comprehensive federal research strategy. A few key things to know:  🌟Even with steep emissions reductions, all model scenarios limiting warming beneath 2℃ by 2100 require some form of carbon dioxide removal–and the ocean may have a role to play. 🌟To date, no mCDR approach has been validated or proven to be safe, effective, and ethical to operate at a scale needed to meet global climate goals. Multiple approaches, with many projects operating at different locations, may be necessary to meet carbon drawdown needs. 🌟No industry specific legislation, regulations, or legally binding agreements exist to govern mCDR field research. Given some of the very big unknowns here, it is CRITICAL that we approach this emerging field with “smart from the start” strategies that safeguard marine resources and provide opportunities for robust and ongoing consultation, education, and engagement with communities. Looking forward to learning more from NOAA, DOE, and others as they discuss some of these issues.  #OceanClimateAction

Curious about the potential risks and benefits of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR)? Tune in now to learn more from NOAA, DOE, Academia and Industry.

“Direct air capture” is such a stupid distraction. Efficnecy, renewables, batteries, & reforestation. That’s the “all of the above” that we need to be focusing on.

These findings from a NYSERDA study paint a stark picture: temperatures in Dutchess and Putnam counties could surge by 4.1 to 10 degrees by the 2080s, with more extreme weather events on the horizon. Climate change isn't a distant threat—it's here, affecting our communities now. But amidst the challenges, there's hope. The report calls for urgent action to reduce emissions and adapt to the changes ahead. It's a reminder that we have the power to shape our future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJxCsjge #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NYSERDA #HudsonValley #ActNow 🌱

We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting clean economic growth and addressing the climate and nature-related challenges communities are facing. In support of these commitments, we recently launched the Cabinet Directive on Strategic Environmental and Economic Assessment (SEEA) which will replace the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals. This Cabinet Directive focuses on the potential environmental and economic considerations of federal government decisions, with a special focus on climate change and biodiversity. Learn more about the objectives of the Directive: https://ow.ly/1ag250SkhGp

Carbon is both the cause and the source of potential mitigation of our changing climate. Register for May’s CRC Roundtable on May 15th at 12pm to learn about blue and green carbon research and relevant policy implications from researchers at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. https://loom.ly/7tuxqnU

Environmental Risk — Save Our Planet⚠️⛔️⚠️ Inside Climate News Weekly - The USA Environmental Protection Agency has formally denied Alabama’s plan to allow Alabama Power and other utilities to continue storing toxic coal ash in unlined pits at sites across the state. The decision, formalized Thursday, is the culmination of months of back-and-forth between state and federal environmental regulators over coal ash storage sites. Environmental organizations have applauded the denial, arguing that Alabama’s plans were not protective of citizens or the environment. In a statement issued after the EPA announced its decision, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management said it was disappointed and would appeal. The EPA first announced a proposed denial of Alabama’s coal ash disposal plan last August, saying it did little to protect humans and the environment. The decision marked EPA’s first-ever denial of such a state plan. More of our coverage of the biggest story on the planet: Backed by federal funding, MIT spinoff Electrified Thermal Solutions says its electrically conductive bricks can replace fossil fuels. An international tribunal said on Tuesday that countries have binding legal obligations to prevent greenhouse gases from harming the world’s oceans in a landmark opinion that experts say could strengthen climate-vulnerable countries’ efforts to hold major polluters accountable and drive action to fight climate change. Dominion Energy, Virginia’s largest utility, says new natural gas plants will be needed to meet rising electricity demand from data centers, while the state studies how this booming sector will impact Virginia’s transition to renewable energy. https://lnkd.in/gY8Ay9M2

The process of addressing climate change is intricately linked to stability at both the state and societal levels. Without such stability, discussions about options for mitigating the harmful effects of climate change become futile. Instability creates a hostile environment that impedes the pursuit of any solution to any problem. Acts, rules, laws, policies, or strategies aimed at tackling climate change or preserving natural resources are rendered ineffective in the absence of stability. Therefore, stability serves as a foundational prerequisite for meaningful progress in addressing climate change and environmental conservation.