FazzNoth Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 If everyone in the developed world rung in these changes, emissions would fall by a quarter, according to research out today The sheer magnitude and complexity of the climate crisis can leave many people feeling helpless and apathetic. Why bother giving up beef if BP is drilling for more oil? What’s the point in cutting back on air travel when airlines run empty flights just to keep their airport slots? Anyone asking themselves such questions may be cheered by research published today. It found that citizens have direct influence over 25-27 per cent of the emissions savings needed by 2030 to avoid ecological meltdown. In other words, people have more agency over the climate crisis than they might think. That’s not to absolve governments and corporations of their responsibilities. Without greater ambition from the public and private sectors, the climate crisis will intensify. Last week’s IPCC report – the most alarming to date – underscored the need for bold climate leadership. The window in which to act, it warned, is closing. Today’s research was carried out by academics at Leeds University, in collaboration with the global engineering firm Arup and the C40 group of world cities. It found that making dietary changes is the single biggest thing people can do to reduce emissions, followed by giving up fast fashion. “Citizen action really does add up,” said Rachel Huxley, director of knowledge and learning at C40 Cities. “This analysis shows the collective impact that individuals, and individual choices and action, can contribute to combating climate change.” The study is the launchpad for a new climate movement, dubbed The Jump. It aims to encourage people in developed countries to make lifestyle changes for the sake of the climate. https://www.positive.news/environment/how-can-i-help-stop-climate-change/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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