The most recent global report has turned the spotlight on the Paris Agreement’s aim of restricting global warming to no more than 1.5 °C above the pre-industrial level. Along with scientists who predicted the target’s achievement—under the condition the world took immediate and strong measures—temperatures have still been hitting new highs. The report states that carbon emissions should touch their highest level before 2027 and then get reduced to 57% of their 2020 levels by 2030. Such a transition would mean a very quick change from using the fossil fuels which are the main polluting sources to the clean and near-zero polluting sources such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen.
Technology, Finance, and the Missing Political Will
The researchers highlight that the factors related to technology and finance that would lead to these reductions have already been established. Meanwhile, the main drawback is at the political side and through the lack of international cooperation. The rich countries have to keep their promise made before regarding the provision of money and technology to the poor countries for the reason of climate change. If such backing is not there, the worldwide switch to renewable energy may slow down and thus the Earth’s temperature rise could exceed the 1.5 °C mark in less than ten years.
A Future Within Reach — If We Act Now
Amazingly, the report has come to the conclusion of a cautious optimism, notwithstanding the alarming climate data. India and the countries of the European Union have already made quick headways into the field of renewable energy and sustainable innovation. Technological advancements in clean energy have made it possible for a transition to a green economy along with lower costs. But the following five years will be crucial — actions either taken or neglected at this point in time will decide whether people will have a sustainable future or be in a hotter and more unstable world. click here for the source
