Climate Change by Robert Henriquez

Paris Agreement

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 06:52:03 UTC

The United States participation in the Paris Agreement is crucial for global efforts. It’s important to see how international commitments shape policies worldwide.

Renewable Energy

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 06:53:40 UTC

Solar energy is exciting because it’s both a cleaner and more affordable energy source. Even though it might not be as effective as fossil fuels its differently more accessible now then ever before.

Emissions Reduction

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 07:01:38 UTC

Carbon emissions are an urgent issue. The amount of carbon emotions is the reason global warming is a thing in the first place so in order to make a change we have to cut back on emotions GOOOO ELECTRIC.

U.S. Climate Policy

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 07:08:00 UTC

The climate policies being implemented in states like California are impressive, but I wonder how they will affect the rest of the country because they are very tough goals but that's what we need to actually start and make the change needed

Climate Adaptation Strategies

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 07:10:23 UTC

Cities like New York are using climate adaptation strategies to prepare for extreme weather. It’s good to see how urban planning can make a big difference in reducing climate risks.

Global Cooperation for Climate Action

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 07:11:57 UTC

It’s clear that global cooperation is key. The US has been a major player in the responsibility to support and lead these climate initiatives for a stronger impact worldwide

Climate Justice

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 07:14:34 UTC

The idea of climate justice is something I’m passionate about. Ensuring that vulnerable communities are protected from the effects of climate change is essential in making the world a better place.

Global warming in Asia

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 14:32:50 UTC

Global warming is something that effects all of the world but Asia does experience it pretty bad because they are near the equator so the heat that It gets is a lot hotter than other countries this causes loads of problems like listed

Long-term warming trend accelerates
Asia is world’s most disaster-prone region
More than 80 disasters killed more than 5 000 people and affected 50 million
Drought and floods most common hazards
Melting glaciers threaten future food and water security
https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/climate-change-impacts-increase-asia

Solar energy in Europe

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 14:38:49 UTC

164.19 GW by 2021

204.09 GW by 2022

259.99 GW by 2023

the amount of solar energy generated is increasing rapidly. It's good to see this progress toward clean energy souses

https://energy.ec.europa.eu/topics/renewable-energy/solar-energy_en

Burden to Africa

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 14:46:01 UTC

Countries that are more poor suffer a lot through global warming because access to clean sustainable water is already hard but as global warming gets worse things like droughts make it really hard for those developing countries to stay hydrated.

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/02/africa-ambitious-climate-action-leaders-action-now/#:~:text=In%20Africa%2C%20ambitious%20climate%20action,climate%20mitigation%20and%20adaptation%20measures.

US goes electric

s1753695 — 2025-01-15 14:58:14 UTC

In the US the total amount of stock of electric vehicles increased from 400,000 in 2015 all the way up to 2,020,000 in 2021

this growth is exponential as we see more and more car brands all over the world make the swap from gasoline to hybrid to electric.

https://assets.weforum.org/article/image/9x2xYCg6kD-5AjVv4OC11Ew7T8_Dk7A9qiatsJVBoIc.jpg" alt="Construction of small hydro plant and canal northwestern Rwanda; climate adaptation and mitigation."/>bls.gov/opub/btn/volume-12/charging-into-the-future-the-transition-to-electric-vehicles.htm

Wood based energy

s1753695 — 2025-01-16 23:39:21 UTC

The article argues that wood harvesting is not truly carbon neutral, as burning and processing wood releases significant emissions. While new trees CAN regrow they take decades to offset the carbon loss. Reducing wood based energy use and improving forest management could help cut global emissions.

https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/4091700-the-wood-industry-releases-more-carbon-than-russia-and-were-not-counting-its-emissions-study/?gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIupWmzLP7igMVjk5_AB0XlimgEAAYASAAEgIO7PD_BwE

SOLUTIONS

s1753695 — 2025-01-16 23:43:42 UTC

The article emphasizes that cutting emissions alone is insufficient to prevent catastrophic climate change. It highlights the urgent need for larger scale interventions like Carbon Dioxide Removal and Solar Radiation Management to stop rising temperatures. With carbon gathering in the atmosphere for centuries and climate unpredictability posing challenges immediate action is necessary

https://www.citizenshandbook.org/climate-intervention.html?gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIupWmzLP7igMVjk5_AB0XlimgEAAYAiAAEgL3O_D_BwE

Droughts and wildfires

s1753695 — 2025-01-16 23:49:40 UTC

Researchers have improved climate models of the North American monsoon by correcting sea surface temperature biases, revealing a significant reduction in total rainfall rather than just a delayed season. This change has major implications for water resources, agriculture, and extreme weather in the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171009123151.htm

s1753695 — 2025-01-24 10:49:54 UTC

The article discusses the role of businesses in fighting climate change, highlighting IKEA's commitment to halving emissions by 2030 and reducing them by 90% by 2050. It emphasizes the importance of corporate leadership, sustainable investments, and the need for faster action and stronger collaborations to effectively address the climate crisis.

s1753695 — 2025-01-24 11:04:34 UTC

Ending reliance on fossil fuels by shifting to wind, solar, and hydro power.
Increasing energy efficiency in homes, cars, and businesses.
Investing in sustainable transportation such as electric vehicles and public transit.
Improving building efficiency by using better insulation and smart grids.
Protecting forests and wetlands that naturally absorb carbon dioxide.

s1753695 — 2025-01-24 11:08:05 UTC

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a promising technology for directly removing CO₂ from the air.
Phasing out industrialized animal farming could significantly cut methane emissions.
A global shift toward plant-based diets could lower agricultural emissions by up to 30%.
Green urban planning—such as building walkable cities—could reduce transportation emissions.

s1753695 — 2025-01-24 11:08:58 UTC

Phasing out coal, oil, and gas as quickly as possible.
Expanding wind and solar energy projects worldwide.
Reforming industrial agriculture to reduce emissions from factory farms.
Encouraging sustainable diets, such as plant based foods, to lower methane emissions from livestock.

s1753695 — 2025-01-24 11:11:06 UTC

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against global warming. AI is being used to optimize energy use, predict extreme weather patterns, and improve renewable energy efficiency. For example, machine learning algorithms help power grids distribute electricity more efficiently, reducing energy waste. AI also helps monitor deforestation and carbon emissions through satellite imaging. However, experts warn that AI’s high energy consumption must be managed carefully to ensure that technology itself doesn’t contribute to climate change.

s1753695 — 2025-01-24 11:42:38 UTC

Global warming is one of the most urgent challenges that must be addressed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal #13 Climate Action. I will focus on the United States and explore renewable energy transition as a key solution. The U.S. is one of the largest carbon emitters, and shifting from fossil fuels to clean energy sources like solar and wind is critical to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I want to research this because the continued reliance on coal, oil, and gas is accelerating climate change, leading to more frequent wildfires, hurricanes, and heatwaves. By understanding the policies, technologies, and economic incentives needed for a largeness transition to renewable energy.

QUESTION 1 & 2

s1753695 — 2025-01-27 11:18:27 UTC

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS

How much more effective is direct air capture compared to traditional carbon capture and storage (CCS), and why?

What factors determine whether solar, wind, or nuclear energy is the most viable clean energy source in different regions?