Combatting at a Local Scale Flashcards
What is the Under2coalition and what role did California play in it?
In reaction to Trump withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, California set up the Under2coalition. It involved 175 partners setting climate goals and negotiated with Canada, Mexico, most of the EU, and Japan. California acted like a national government with more progressive legislation.
What is California’s goal regarding renewable energy?
California aims to reach carbon neutrality through wind and solar energy by 2045.
What is the significance of the Under2coalition?
The members of the Under2coalition, including California, make up 1.75 billion people and the majority of the global economy.
Which UK cities have introduced clean air zones?
Several cities in the UK, including Bath, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, Portsmouth, and Sheffield, have introduced clean air zones to incentivize public transport or cycling.
What is the MOSE sea wall project in Venice?
The MOSE sea wall project aims to protect Old Venice from flooding and sea level rise. It is an example of adaptation measures.
What is the role of Pope Francis I in combating climate change?
Pope Francis I, as the head of the Catholic Church with 1.2 billion followers, stated that there is an urgent ethical imperative to act on climate change. However, the influence may be limited in countries with a low number of Catholics, such as China.
What is the significance of Al Gore in the climate change movement?
Al Gore published “An Inconvenient Truth” in 2006, followed by a sequel in 2017. The original movie became the 11th biggest documentary in US history and had more impact than any scientific paper. He caused a surge in public education on climate change, was nominated for Times Person of the Year, and received a Nobel Prize in 2007. He stated that global warming is not a political issue.
What is the role of Greta Thunberg in combatting climate change?
Greta Thunberg was named Times Person of the Year in 2019, indicating her influence. She has spoken at the UN Climate Action Summit and has participated in protests, such as speaking against the opening of a coal mine in 2023. She is known for her strong statements, including “we are in the beginning of a mass extinction and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of eternal economic growth.”
What are some examples of climate activism interest groups?
Examples of climate activism interest groups include Greenpeace, Extinction Rebellion, and Just Stop Oil. These groups use protests to pressure governments to enact change.
What is Missing Maps?
Missing Maps is an NGO that helps reduce the impacts of climate change by aiding response and recovery through improving mapping used by organizations like Doctors Without Borders and the Red Cross.
What are some pros and cons of combatting climate change on a subnational scale?
Some pros include having figureheads like James Donaldson (aka Mr. Beast) who planted 1 million trees, influential individuals like Greta Thunberg and the Pope with a significant reach, and the potential for local initiatives to make a difference. Some cons include the negative influence of politicians like Donald Trump who spread disinformation, and the challenge of scaling up subnational efforts to achieve global impact.
