As the world’s top climate scientists expect global heating to soar past 1.5 degrees Celsius, it’s more important than ever we take action this World Environment Day. Learn what you can do today for a better tomorrow.
Ocean temperatures have broken records every month since May 2023
Recent measurements of ocean temperatures indicate that the seas are heating up more rapidly than initially anticipated. This increase in temperature is likely to have significant consequences, affecting everything from polar ice shelves to coral reefs to coastal cities worldwide, some of which we are already starting to see.
What’s causing this record warming and what does it mean for the future?
The biggest driver is carbon emissions, which have continued to reach record highs despite concerns from scientists. This means more extreme weather events, such as “Bomb Cyclones,” heat waves on a scale we’ve never seen before (both on land and at sea), and dangerous rises in sea levels.
Scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are now fearing a “semi-dystopian” future — with famines, conflicts and mass migration, all driven by severe weather events unlike anything else that we’ve dropped. Many of the world’s top scientists and climate advocates have reiterated their concerns: “There will be a huge cost in life, humans and animals,” if we don’t take action.
How can you reduce your carbon emissions?
- Drive less, carpool more, and try the train the next time you travel
- Turn off the air conditioning, open the windows
- Eat less meat, and eat what’s in season
- Don’t store unnecessary data in the cloud to reduce your digital footprint
- Buy second-hand or responsibly-made clothing
- Unplug electronics and don’t leave your phone charging when the battery is full
- Reduce your shower time
- Limit your waste and recycle
- Talk to family and friends about climate change issues and encourage them to take action
It’s our planet and this is our problem to solve. Take action this World Environment Day by setting up a monthly donation to fight climate change and protect our planet’s last remaining BIODIVERSITY.
