Basics
A complex problem that is changing the world's weather, temperatures, etc.
What is climate change?
A self-reinforcing climate cycle where global warming causes the release of methane from natural sources. This added methane traps more heat, resulting in higher temperatures, which triggers further methane emissions.
What is the methane feedback loop?
The reduction of meat intake and the increase in environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
What is the diet change solution?
The cutting down of trees and destruction of woodland areas to further human development.
What is deforestation?
In this year global CO2 emissions rose to new heights of over 300ppm and has been exponentially increasing ever since.
What is 1950?
Rising temperatures and rising sea levels
What is an effect of climate change?
Ice melting reduces the reflectivity of the Earth's surface. More solar energy to is absorbed, which leads to further warming and increased melting of ice.
What is Ice-Albedo feedback loop?
Adopting electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, etc.
What is the clean energy solution?
Fill in the blank: Data centers powering __ could use 7–12% more electricity in the next three years, with __ generating up to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Data centers for __, which often rely on fossil fuels, already consume over 4% of U.S. electricity.
What is AI?
2030
What is the point of no return for climate change?