PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – Scientists at Oregon State University have released an annual report saying climate change is entering a “significant and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and calls for urgent action. said it was necessary.
OSU’s William Ripple and postdoctoral fellow Christopher Wolfe collaborated on the report, which focused on areas that need to change, including energy, pollutants, nature, food, and the economy.
“We are already in the midst of sudden climate change, endangering life on Earth like nothing humanity has ever seen before,” Ripple said. “For example, Hurricane Helen killed more than 200 people in the southeastern United States and caused massive flooding in the mountains of North Carolina, which was considered a safe haven from climate change.”
In their report, scientists warn of the need for immediate action and offer solutions that can be started now to solve the problem. Those solutions are:
Applying a global carbon price to reduce emissions by the wealthy could help fund further climate action. Replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Stop greenhouse gas emissions. Protect and restore diverse ecosystems that support carbon cycling and storage. Encourage a transition to a plant-based diet. Require climate change education to be integrated into global curricula.
“The future of humanity depends on creativity, morality and perseverance. We need swift and decisive action if future generations are to inherit the world they deserve,” Wolf said.
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