Hope for the climate and for restoring the atmosphere
Jun 6, 2024
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Climate scientist Rob Jackson and Chief Research Scientist Pep Canadell discuss hopeful solutions for restoring the atmosphere, including addressing methane emissions, fossil-free steel production, green hydrogen, and global cooperation in combating climate change.
Celebrating past successes can inspire future climate solutions.
Reducing methane emissions from agricultural sources like cows is promising and feasible.
Deep dives
Climate Optimism and Hope
Despite the challenges posed by the climate crisis, Rob Jackson emphasizes the importance of celebrating past successes as a way to inspire future climate solutions. Highlighting improvements in life expectancy, childhood mortality rates, water and air quality, and poverty reduction, he emphasizes the power of optimism and hope in tackling climate change.
Methane's Role in Climate Change
Rob Jackson discusses the significance of methane as a potent greenhouse gas, emphasizing its impact on global warming. He highlights the rapid rise in methane levels and the need for cutting methane emissions to mitigate climate change. By exploring the malleability of methane and the potential for quick restoration of atmospheric conditions through emission reductions, Jackson underscores the urgency of addressing methane emissions.
Innovative Solutions for Reducing Methane Emissions
Rob Jackson introduces promising strategies for reducing methane emissions, particularly focusing on agricultural sources like cows. He discusses the use of feed additives and seaweed in cow diets to significantly reduce methane emissions. Highlighting the potential affordability and benefits of such solutions for farmers, Jackson underscores the importance of addressing methane emissions from agricultural practices.
Climate scientist Rob Jackson travelled the world in search of climate solutions and explains what he found and how we can feasibly return the atmosphere to pre-industrial times.