CNBC’s Post

2024 has already been a year of climate nightmares, with extreme weather events causing devastation worldwide. From scorching heatwaves in Europe to relentless floods in Asia, the science is clear: climate change is intensifying these events. The economic and human costs are astronomical. Millions are displaced, infrastructure crumbles, and food security hangs by a thread. A recent study predicts climate damages reaching trillions of dollars annually by 2049. This is a turning point. We can't afford a business-as-usual approach. We need a comprehensive strategy that combines: *Mitigation: Aggressively reducing greenhouse gas emissions is critical to prevent the worst. This means investing in clean energy, transitioning away from fossil fuels, and embracing sustainable practices. *Adaptation: Preparing for the changes already underway is vital. Building climate-resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and supporting vulnerable communities are key aspects. *Voluntary Carbon Markets: These markets offer a powerful tool to accelerate emissions reductions. Businesses and individuals can offset their unavoidable emissions by investing in projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere or prevent its release in the first place. Voluntary carbon markets can play a significant role by: *Funding crucial climate solutions: From reforestation initiatives to renewable energy projects, these markets channel resources towards activities that directly combat climate change. *Incentivizing innovation: The demand for high-quality carbon offsets drives the development of new and more effective carbon reduction technologies. *Promoting transparency and accountability: Reputable carbon markets ensure projects deliver real, measurable environmental benefits. Businesses have a unique opportunity to be leaders in climate action. By participating in voluntary carbon markets, companies can: *Offset their emissions and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. *Support innovative solutions and contribute to a greener future. *Enhance their brand reputation and attract environmentally conscious customers and investors. The time to act is now. Let's work together to build a more resilient future. #climatechange #sustainability #climate action #extremeweather #globalwarming #business #responsibility #voluntarycarbonmarket https://lnkd.in/g-w94teH

When we think about global warming, we can quickly call to mind the environmental impacts it has: drought, wildfires, superstorms, flooding. But what we sometimes forget - especially when talking about the politically charged "climate change" - is that these impacts have a very real human cost. Take the air quality in Colorado today. The air is so full of smoke that we have some of the worst air in the world right now. That poor air exacerbates pulmonary conditions like asthma and inhibits us from being outdoors. But some people don't have a choice, if being outdoors is their job. We've got to shift the warming narrative away from polar bears and glaciers melting - which I absolutely care about - to a human-focused one. This isn't about an animal so far away from us we'll never see one in the wild or about lands we'll never visit. This is about US - you and me - and our families, our children, our neighbors, our friends. This is about their safety, welfare, and even economic future. https://lnkd.in/eu2CCdxT #climatechange #climateemergency #climatecrisis #airquality #intothevoid

Want to be more educated on the connections between #globalwarming, #climatechange, and the #watercycle? The World Meteorological Organization has just released their State of Global Water Resources 2022 Report. Please read it and forward to a friend. Knowledge is power. #forpeopleforplanet

🌊💧 The state of our global #water resources: A Delicate Balance 💧🌊 the new report from the World Meteorological Organization founds that the hydrological cycle, a fundamental component of Earth's climate system, is under threat due to #climatechange and #humanactivities. 🌦️ #Droughts and extreme rainfall events are taking a toll on lives and economies. Melting snow, ice, and #glaciers are fueling floods and endangering long-term water security for millions. 🚨 Lack of Data prevent us to manage effectively the world's freshwater resources. We can't manage what we don't measure. Improved monitoring, data sharing, cross-border collaboration, and water resource assessments are crucial to help society cope with the increasing water extremes of too much or too little. Early warnings and integrated water management are at the heart of global resilience and climate action. Data sharing is crucial for informed decisions. 🌡️ Rising temperatures disrupt the water cycle. We're witnessing heavier precipitation, more evaporation, dry soils, and intensified droughts. 🗣️ A Call to Action: Together, we can safeguard our most precious resource: water. 🌏💙 Read more here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eCHuE7k9

"WMO STATE OF GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES 2022 REPORT... information on GROUNDWATER ... SOIL MOISTURE ... inflow to reservoirs ... total terrestrial water storage ... evaporation ... and more ..." #regenerativeagriculture #generationrestoration #4p1000initiative #onlyoneearth #holisticmanagement #fornature #naturebasedsolutions #sustainability #climatechange #landuse #biodiversity #agriculture #ecosystemservices #environment #conservation #health #healthyfood #sustainable #agroforestry #agribusiness #agriculturaregenerativa

About 83 million Americans, or 1 in 4, are currently exposed each year to air quality that is categorized as "unhealthy" by the Air Quality Index (AQI). Poor air quality is linked to elevated particulate matter and ozone concentrations, which can rise due to changes in the environment including extreme heat, drought and wildfires. Residents of California, Oregon and Washington state are seeing the greatest decline in air quality, partially due to wildfires in those regions. The AQI index is also changing, as EPA rulemaking has prompted a proposed reduction in PM2.5 air quality standards. While air quality is improving in many areas, there are outside factors that will continue to drive air quality as a priority and a risk for years to come. #airquality #climatechange

The report emphasizes various impacts of #climatechange on the #Northwest, predicting warmer winter temperatures, reduced mountain snowpack, more frequent and severe droughts, increased extreme rainfall, and larger, higher-elevation wildfires. Rural, low-income, and Indigenous communities face disproportionate exposure to these stressors. READ: https://lnkd.in/gcYVtQVa

Great map! If you break down the US and Canada, the map will also look very different depending on where on the continent you examine, with the western section of the continent having considerably greater concerns than the eastern.

As we move forward, we must work towards sustainable solutions to mitigate these risks as an absolute priority, working collaboratively across borders. I absolutely agree, let us listen to you and find the way to manage water 💧 CO2 emissions ⚡️and waste ♻️ and operational excellence. In #kurita we know how. #watermanagement #ilovekurita #value+ #innovativewatertechnologiesforabetterworld

U.S. States Least Prepared for Natural Disasters https://lnkd.in/gMmqJ3Kz #climatechange #globalwarming #extremeweather #naturaldisaster #climatechangeadaptation