Climate Detox’s Post

What is the difference between climate and environment, really? Climate refers to the patterns of temperature, weather, and atmospheric conditions caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane. These gases lead to global warming and can trigger extreme weather — think hurricanes, floods, and droughts. 🌀🌊🥀 But, when we expand our focus to the environment, we're looking at everything around us. This includes the air we breathe, the water we drink, the land we live on, and all forms of life on Earth — including how these different parts of nature interact and the impact of human actions. 🐝🌿🕺🏼 While discussions on sustainability often focus on CO2 (the darling of our time!) and the greenhouse effect, the health of our planet involves MUCH more. Sustainability encompasses a range of environmental factors like the wise use of resources, tackling pollution, and preserving the variety of life forms—key aspects of an ESG strategy. My take is that ✨ biodiversity ✨ will be our next CO2-darling in future discussions. What do you think is the most pressing issue to address ??? #climate #environment #climatechange #environmentalchange #ESG #sustainability #CO2 #greenhousegases

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒏: 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆-𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓, 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒕 The sun plays a vital role in Earth's climate, but it's not the main driver of the dramatic warming trend we're experiencing. While the sun's energy output can fluctuate, scientific evidence overwhelmingly points to human activity as the biggest culprit behind climate change. 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒏 𝑰𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒂𝒕 ▶ Uneven Heating: If the sun's increased heat were causing warming, we'd see rising temperatures throughout the atmosphere. But that's not the case! The Earth's surface is warming, while the upper atmosphere (stratosphere) is actually cooling. This points to a different culprit – greenhouse gases trapping heat closer to the ground. ▶ The Speed of Change: Natural cycles of solar activity are slow-moving. The rapid rise in global temperatures we've witnessed in recent decades far outpaces anything explained by solar variations. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒕: 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒔 𝑬𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 Human activities like burning fossil fuels release greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere. These gases act like a blanket, trapping heat and causing the planet to warm. The scientific consensus is clear: human activity is the primary driver of climate change. 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 By transitioning to cleaner energy sources, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting our forests, we can slow climate change and build a more sustainable future. There's still time to act, but it requires a collective effort! #OYUGreen #sustainability #sustainabilitymatters #sun #globalwarming #greenhouse #carbonemissions #climatechange #climatechangemitigation #greenerfuture #renewableenergy

Short-sighted policy makers in Ontario (Canada) recently declared bottle deposit-returns dead in the water despite: 1 - Ontarians demand for deposit-return programs 2 - the potential deposit-return programs present for #greenjobs, #budget #constrained #households & the #circulareconmy across #Ontario 3 - the inefficiencies of recycling programs that Actually Recycle only 9% of the feedstock we all schlep to the curb 4 - the economic duress Ontarians are experiencing with high grocery prices, who could really use any recompense accorded them to stretch strained budgets Enough already! Environmental Defence London Environmental Network Environment and Climate Change Canada

climate change is fast and fast affecting the world and little or no effort in being done and said about it. according to #woldeconomicforum l, we stand and the hedge of loosing it if we neglect these 3 important things to do in our country and country; #1 Reduce emissions warming will hit 1.5°C above pre-industrial level by 2030, which happens to be our current track and 2°C by the end of the century. This effect will bring frequent 🔥, storms and flood affecting every part of the world. with all this 70% of economies have made a net-zero commitment but we need accelerated progress on those goals now. #2 Remove CO2 from the atmosphere we need to create big new carbon sinks which are reservoirs that absorb and store carbon with the aim of sequestering 1 billion metric ton of CO2 a year This could include converting farmland to forest, restoring mangroves with sequester 4 times more CO2 per km² than rainforest, and also scattering iron- rich dust on the ocean to restore biodiversity. #3 Repair the planet we need to draw the earth back from irreversible climate tipping points. z The most urgent need is to re-freeze the artic. Artic ice melt is a feedback loop, white ice reflect away the sun's energy, so the more the ice melts, the more heat we absorb, a technique called MARIND CLOUD brightening uses a salt pumps to create a protective barrier to keep the ocean cooler. I bring to you these 3 point lay down with possible best way to handle. the question is how do want us to come together to either use one of the possible solutions to make our community better and the country at large?? #worldeconomiecforum #ClimateAction #gogreentechnologies #climatesolution #greatminds

Some of the reasons why we need to employ circular construction to the house building sector!

Let's debunk a climate myth! There's a misconception that individual human CO2 emissions are too small to make a difference. While one person's impact might seem insignificant, collectively, our emissions paint a worrying picture. Here's the reality: the vast majority of climate scientists agree that human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, is the primary driver of global warming. This disrupts weather patterns, melts glaciers, and raises sea levels, impacting everything from ecosystems to human societies. The good news? We have the power to change course! By making conscious choices in our daily lives and supporting sustainable practices, we can collectively reduce our carbon footprint and mitigate climate change's effects. What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below! #OYUGreen #climatechange #science #environment #sustainability #takeaction #climatecrisis #climateactionnow #gogreen #fossilfuels #renewableenergy #climateconversation #sustainabilitycommunity #togetherwecan #globalcitizen #futuregenerations

🌐Today is the #EarthOvershootDay — the day we’ve exhausted all the natural resources our planet can generate for 2024. Compared to last year, this year's overshoot happened one day earlier. The circular economy implemented globally can #MoveTheDate in the opposite direction. We use the #PlanetaryBoundaries framework to demonstrate how the circular economy can reverse the overshoot of our planet's safe limits. Let’s take climate change, for example. We can bring this down from a massive 191% above the boundary to 46% above the boundary. It will be enough to limit temperature rise to 2-degrees and prevent some of the most dangerous impacts of climate breakdown. Even more positively, the ocean acidification, phosphorus cycle, nitrogen cycle, and land-system change boundaries can all be brought back within safe limits. Read more about the circular economy’s environmental benefits in the Circularity Gap Report 2023: https://lnkd.in/eqbwQSU4

In 1971, #EarthovershootDay was on 25th December and In 2024, 1st August [today] marks the #EarthovershootDay i.e., we have consumed all the natural resources our planet can generate for 2024 already and are left with 5 more months to go..!! Can we reverse this trend and #MoveTheDate back to December? Conscious and Sustainable practices we choose to implement in our day-today life & in our professional decision making processes would definitely come to our rescue here.. #circulareconomy #sustainablesolutions #climatepositive .#makeworldabetterplace #RE-SOURCE

🌍 The Earth’s Key Indicators signal a stark warning! Are We Paying Attention? 🌍 The Earth's vital signs are giving us a clear message—change is happening, and it's happening fast. 🌡️ Global temperatures have already risen by 1.45°C, and with CO₂ levels at a record 417.9 ppm, we’re feeling the effects across the planet. Rising sea levels, melting ice caps, and warmer oceans are disrupting ecosystems and threatening communities. Methane levels have also surged to 1923 ppb, amplifying the greenhouse effect. If we don’t act now, the impacts will only intensify. It’s time for all of us to take action—whether it’s reducing our carbon footprint, advocating for change, or supporting sustainable initiatives. 🌱 Let’s work together to restore the balance and safeguard our planet for future generations. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #SaveOurPlanet #EnvironmentalProtection https://lnkd.in/gFgZtVwn