Post AWM49CrRbVB495wgtc by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
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 (DIR) Post #ATogVn3GXCYpxS3KRU by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:20:10Z
       
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       The IPCC AR6 Synthesis Report released today. Here are the key takeaways and figures.First, climate change has already caused widespread and substantial losses to almost every aspect of human life on this planet, and the impacts on future generations depend on the choices we make NOW.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATogVonk1tKbNsnxWS by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:20:59Z
       
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       Second, every bit of warming matters. The warmer the planet gets, the more widespread and pronounced the changes in both average climate and climate and weather extremes become.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATogVqbPKieayD38Zk by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:21:33Z
       
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       Third, the impacts are very serious: they directly affect our health, our food sources, our water and more.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATogVsKSugI2KF8dRg by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:21:57Z
       
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       Fourth, the percentage of animal species exposed to potentially dangerous conditions increases significantly the faster the world warms. In general, ocean species like coral and tropical species are most at risk.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATogVtxqpjOBOgZbTU by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:22:20Z
       
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       The "burning embers" diagram originally conceptualized by Steve Schneider and others so long ago has been updated to show even higher risks at lower temperature thresholds. To be honest, not unexpected. The "experiment" we're conducting with our planet is unprecedented.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATogVvk6DpZquc9eJk by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:22:54Z
       
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       So given this dire news, surely we are well on our way to cutting our carbon emissions, no? No. The synthesis report is crystal clear: we are not doing nearly enough to avoid dangerous impacts, let alone achieve the targets of the Paris Agreement.
       
 (DIR) Post #ATogVxZtOkbKbXOWga by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:23:17Z
       
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       Our choices matter and the faster we act, the better off we will all be - all of us who call this planet home.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWM496X18XGyW0LIDw by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:23:38Z
       
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       Finally, so many of the solutions are (a) already available today, and (b) benefit us in so many ways -- addressing health, equity, justice, and even economic concerns while increasing resilience and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWM497NTzTEx8itC08 by Alchemist_Final@ioc.exchange
       2023-03-21T01:51:59Z
       
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       @kathhayhoe Grid connected Roof Solar systems are a win win. Giant solar farms on land are not the solution, but a new problem. 1. These giant solar farms are taking away forest land (Carbon sinks), and/or 2. They take away arable farm land. Large scale solar farms create more problems and are just a new profit center.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWM498A34u5XZLbyhU by BrianSmith950@mas.to
       2023-03-21T13:12:43Z
       
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       @Alchemist_Final @kathhayhoe If built at the right height, animals can graze under them.Or indeed plants can still be grown under them so long as they are planned correctly.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWM498bhQ6Cqx6Y3nc by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:23:54Z
       
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       Climate change stands between us and a better future. Many of the solutions are already at hand. At this point, the only question is: what are we waiting for?
       
 (DIR) Post #AWM49CrRbVB495wgtc by kathhayhoe@climatejustice.rocks
       2023-03-20T19:24:25Z
       
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       Here's the website where you can access all the figures and the report itself: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/figures/
       
 (DIR) Post #AWM4A2gwtlgCtbR2ky by ACNelson@infosec.exchange
       2023-03-22T01:08:07Z
       
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       @BrianSmith950Brian is right I think. Saw a paper linked here on Mastodon last week that I shared with my bio-chemist brother that tomatoes planted under solar panels used less water and produced more fruit. Win-win if we do it correctly. Also can use large solar arrays as covered parking in large lots.@Alchemist_Final @kathhayhoe