Solving for Climate Professor Sir David King: What’s whale poo got to do with it all?
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Nov 7, 2024 In this insightful discussion, Professor Sir David King, a leading climate expert and Founder of the Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge University, shares groundbreaking strategies for climate restoration. He highlights the power of human ingenuity, from marine cloud brightening to using whale poop as a catalyst for ocean biodiversity. The conversation sheds light on the importance of diverse solutions rather than single fixes and underscores the urgent need to shift our cultural mindset towards nature as we tackle the climate crisis.
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Climate Change Impacts
- The global climate system is in transition, costing half a trillion dollars in damages last year.
- Humanity, nearing 10 billion, disrespects ecosystems, causing nature to respond.
Four R's of Climate Action
- Implement the four R's: reduce, remove, repair, and build resilience.
- Reduce emissions, remove greenhouse gases, repair damaged climate systems, and build resilience to existing changes.
Fossil Fuel Industry's Moral Hazard
- The fossil fuel industry opposes climate action and promotes carbon capture as a solution.
- This approach ignores the existing excess of greenhouse gases, requiring active removal.