Cimate Chaos: We Have the Sol
Joao Gabriel Diniz Santos
PMO Manager @ New Fortress Energy | Master in Project Management
Climate change affects everyone and has no borders. Today`s renewables - Solar and Wind, represent 12% of Global electricity power source generation. Researchers say that we have to achieve 41% by 2030 to revert a climate chaos. A mix of solutions will certainly contribute to reduce GHG emissions, like sustainable livestock, manure production and management, green concrete, and an overall sustainable education.
For effectively addressing climate change, the world requires a mix of solutions beyond just transitioning to renewable energy sources. While increasing the share of solar and wind power in the global electricity mix is crucial, it is also important to explore and implement other sustainable practices across various sectors.
Sustainable livestock and manure production can play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Livestock farming, particularly intensive livestock production, is a significant contributor to methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. By implementing sustainable farming practices such as improved manure management systems, efficient feeding strategies, and the use of manure for biogas production, can drastically reduce these emissions.?
Green concrete is another area where innovations can contribute to reducing carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. Concrete production is a significant source of carbon dioxide due to the energy-intensive?process of cement production. Green concrete involves using alternative materials, such as fly ash or slag, and adopting more sustainable manufacturing processes to reduce its carbon footprint.
Overall sustainable education is also crucial in addressing climate change. By integrating sustainable practices and knowledge into education systems, we can raise awareness about the impacts of climate change and empower individuals to make sustainable choices. This can include educating students about renewable energy, waste reduction, sustainable transportation, and other environmentally friendly practices.
However, it's important to note that achieving a 41% share of solar and wind power in the global electricity mix by 2030, as suggested by researchers, is focused specifically on the energy sector, while other sectors also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to renewable energy is one of the attitudes every nation must prioritize to effectively reduce carbon emissions on a large scale, but it`s not the exclusive one.
In conclusion, a combination of solutions, including sustainable livestock and manure production, green concrete, changing habits, and sustainable education, can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. However, it is essential to prioritize the transition to renewable energy sources like solar and wind power to achieve the significant reduction in emissions needed to combat the so vivid and present climate crisis.
It`s obvious that we need to rethink our way of life.