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In case ESG reporting doesn’t work to win the climate war… What will be plan B? Prepare for the unthinkable… “Scientists are resorting to once unthinkable techniques to cool the planet because global efforts to check greenhouse gas emissions are failing… … Until a few years ago, many scientists opposed human interventions, fearing a slippery slope that would allow society to avoid making tough decisions about reducing emissions and could ultimately backfire… … [Maybe we don’t need business as part of the solution after all but] It’s going to take some extraordinary bravery to acknowledge that in certain circumstances those experiments will be needed, have informational value and should be constrained but not banned.” #esgreporting #sustainability #climatechange #greenhousegas

The claim is that increasing levels of greenhouse gases are purportedly driving atmospheric warming to dangerous and unprecedented levels which is said to be leading to ever increasing natural disasters, severe weather events and human health concerns. But what if these claims are wrong, catastrophically wrong. What if, rather than being at unprecedented high levels, CO2 is at one of its lowest concentrations in the long history of the Earth and that the modest warming anticipated from increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases will be benign. More carbon dioxide will bring huge benefits to agriculture, forestry and life in general. Returning guests Dr Will Happer Professor Emeritus of Physics at Princeton University and geologist Greg Wrightstone, both with the CO2 Coalition, make a convincing case in this episode for just that. Atmospheric CO2 is the primary carbon source for life on Earth. Carbon dioxide concentrations - in part due to human emissions - are slowly growing from near-famine, pre-industrial values toward levels that are optimum for plant growth and which have prevailed over most of the geological history of higher life forms. Carbon dioxide, at a current concentration of about 420 ppm, represents just 0.04% of the atmosphere, or about 420 molecules out of every million. Current levels are an incredibly small percentage of the atmosphere, albeit a critical one, as advanced plant life could not survive without at least 150 ppm. Recent declines in concentration have pushed the world dangerously close to that 150 ppm “line of death.” Nearly all great leaps in human history occurred during warm periods. Before climate science became politicized, historians called warm periods “climate optima” because Earth’s ecosystems and humanity benefited from the blessed warmth. Contrary to the demonization of the gas, CO2 is essential to life on Earth. CO2 is not a poison. Without CO2, there would be no photosynthesis, no plant food and insufficient oxygen to breathe. Just some of the benefits of CO2: • Increasing crop growth • Increasing soil moisture • Shrinking deserts • Expanding forests • Lengthening growing seasons • Declining cold-related mortality https://lnkd.in/dpWr2sih

How can the global community navigate the complexities surrounding Sultan Al Jaber's climate action plan, considering the skepticism, media narratives, and the intricate balance between pushing for a fossil fuel phase-out and respecting the concerns of developing nations, ultimately seeking a scientific, inclusive, and actionable approach for all 198 countries at COP?

Good morning, dear readers! To restrain global warming, we know we need to drastically reduce pollution. The very next step after that: using both natural and technological solutions to trap as much excess carbon dioxide from the air as possible. This TED is of inspiration!

This is a great video on how plants and the ocean absorb carbon from fossil fuels. https://lnkd.in/ecpkT4ud #climatechange

🌍 It's Time to celebrate a remarkable milestone: concentrations of harmful chemicals have been slashed by 50% since 1980. 🍃 Such progress stems from global collective action where industries, regardless of their sector, came together, advocated for new policies, and reversed some of the harm we've caused. The World Economic Forum has produced an enlightening video on this joint effort, illustrating the power of united determination. The Baltic Sustainability Awards echoes this call to action with this year's theme: It's Time. Our forum on December 7th isn't just an event; it's a mission. We aim to connect, facilitate, and amplify collective innovations that prioritize our planet and our Baltic states' health. Join us, and apply for awards if you have initiatives that would accelerate impact or save the date for the Baltic Sustainability Forum and Award ceremony. #ItsTime #BalticSustainabilityAwards #CollectiveAction

Global challenges that impact the entirety of our planet's living organisms can only be addressed through comprehensive international collaboration. Any other approach is outdated and now perilous. #globalcitizen #globalpartnership #globaleconomy

Collective efforts can do wonders🎆 #ehscommunity #sustainability #environmentalsustainability #safetyawareness #environmentalsocialandgovernance #esg