At the time of this article’s publication, the Climate Clock noted: 5 years 362 days. This is the estimated time remaining before the Earth reaches the dangerous threshold of 1.5 degrees of warming. The scientific community is warning that beyond this limit, the effects of climate change could spiral out of control.
It’s hotter than ever. In early July, the record for the hottest day in human history was broken. Glaciers are melting faster, half of the world’s largest lakes are drying up, and carbon dioxide emissions continue to rise. Today, thanks to human activity, planet 1.1°C hotter than before the industrial revolution.
Climate Clock, a global initiative of activists and scientists, bases its estimates on research from the Mercator Research Institute for Public Domain and Climate Change in Berlin. This, in turn, is based on data from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world’s most authoritative body on climate science.
This is not an accurate count. Calculate the time when humanity will produce enough carbon dioxide to cause 1.5°C of warming. This, based on history, is not encouraging. In 2022, they were released in total 36.8 billion tons of polluting gases, another record.
To warn that less than six years are left, a countdown was projected at iconic locations around the world last Saturday. Among them is Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Events were also held in New York, Egypt, India and 25 other countries.
Climate clocks in iconic places
“We must take action to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to zero as quickly as possible,” said Natalie Unterstell, president of the Talanoa Institute and responsible for shipping watches to Brazil. EFE. “Time is shortening and climate impact intensifying” added.
“The fact that we have less than six years to halve our carbon footprint shows how urgently we need to act. No time should be wasted on vague promises and false solutions.
Natalie Unterstell.
To draw attention to the issue, activist groups in India have gathered over 7 thousand people will collect 559 meteorological hours. Last week, this country hosted a summit of G20 energy ministers. It was expected that during the meeting a plan to reduce the use of fossil fuels for these countries would be finalized. However, the appointment ended inconclusively in this regard.
In New York, you can see the climate clock ticking over the famous Union Square. “The best day to take action was yesterday” This was announced by Becca Ritchie, Global Community Manager for Climate Clock. edge. “But we are using the data to create a timeline that gives governments and activists the opportunity to demand change,”
The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference will be held from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai. This new climate summit will look at the commitments of the most polluting countries and their financial contributions to solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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