Greenhouse gas is a term used a lot when discussing climate change. Not having a complete understanding of what they are makes them seem impossible to control. As an individual you have the ability to limit your greenhouse gas emissions; however you will not be able to eliminate them. People most commonly know carbon dioxide … Continue reading Greenhouse Gases: defined
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Topics contributing to lowering your carbon emissions.
‘Cap and Trade’ Emissions Policy
'Cap and Trade' is a commonly heard climate emission control policy, also known as Emissions Trading System (ETS). The basic concept is: Cap: Limit the amount of pollution allowed to be excreted by companies. Trade: Allow companies that don't reach their set limit to sell of their remaining pollution allowance for whatever over polluters will … Continue reading ‘Cap and Trade’ Emissions Policy
Top US Climate Official signals support for a Carbon-Tax
John Kerry, appointed special envoy for climate, says we're not doing enough to mitigate dangerous levels of climate change. He demonstrated support for a carbon tax. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/31/politics/john-kerry-paris-climate-accord-cnntv/index.html
GM comes out hot with Climate positive business moves
GM announced this week it will only sell Zero- Emission vehicles by 2035. That means it’s move towards an all electric vehicle (ev) line up. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/01/28/business/gm-only-emission-free-cars-by-2035/index.html That’s big news as General Motors is one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world, so expect other companies to announce similar goals. In addition to announcing their … Continue reading GM comes out hot with Climate positive business moves
Why eating less meat is Environmentally Friendly.
US EPA assessment of Green House Gas Emissions The agricultural industry accounts for roughly 10% of Green House Gas Emissions by sector in the US. Of that 10% over a 25% of those emissions come from livestock directly. Their digestive system ultimately produces large amounts of methane -- the classic "cow farts" problem I'm sure … Continue reading Why eating less meat is Environmentally Friendly.
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