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How much do emissions have to be reduced?

How much do emissions have to be reduced?

A 6% drop in global emissions is projected for 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis.⚡️2020 shows us just how much we would have to change our system, our economy, our lifestyle, our society, our politics, to comply with the 1.5°C global warming."To meet the 1.5°C – or even...

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Rising CO2 Emissions

Rising CO2 Emissions

🔴 The highest amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide ever of 417.1 ppm was recorded in May 2020 at Mauna Loa Observatory, Hawaii. (Source: NOAA)CO2 is one of many greenhouse gases and the largest contributor to climate change.In fact we need the greenhouse effect,...

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Glossary: Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Glossary: Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

But what does it mean, exactly?With the glossary, we try to expand our terminology to help improve our discussions and better underline arguments on ever so important topics. source: IPCC Special Report 2018, Global Warming of 1.5°C, Annex I: Glossary

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Transport CO2 Emissions in the EU

Transport CO2 Emissions in the EU

Emission breakdown by transport mode (2016)Transportation accounts for 23.8% of the EU greenhouse gas emissions."And because different modes of transport compete for the same roadspace, it is governments and local authorities that decide which forms get priority...

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CO2 Emissions in the EU

CO2 Emissions in the EU

"And because different modes of transport compete for the same roadspace, it is governments and local authorities that decide which forms get priority depending on the infrastructures they build."Kris De Decker, We Can’t Do It Ourselves, Low-tech Magazine CO2...

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Global surface temperature

Global surface temperature

By now, global warming has reached 1°C above the average temperature of pre-industrial values (reference period from 1850-1900).  🌡Global temperature target:The goal set by the ‘Paris Agreement’ in 2015 is to keep the global average temperature 'distinctly' under...

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Postcapitalism

Postcapitalism

What can postcapitalism look like?Unlimited growth is not possible in a world with limited resources. As our current political system — capitalism — is based on economic growth, we have to ask ourselves: What can postcapitalism look like?"Humanity’s 21st century...

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