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Tag: climate mitigation
Climate Adaptation is Key to Our Survival
Climate change is already happening based on all these extreme events that have already happened, which calls for urgent adaptation actions.
Auckland City Council’s Climate Plan
The Auckland Council launched the website, "Auckland’s Climate Plan" featuring its long-term climate action approach and priority areas that will deliver emissions reduction and adaptation plans.
Carbon Pricing to Mitigate Climate Change
The OECD report mentions that carbon pricing is an efficient tool to reduce carbon emissions because emitters pay for their emissions.
Does the Plummeting Oil Prices Signal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
The Economist reports that major oil companies are selling assets and cutting investments due to declining oil prices.
Climate Change and the Crucial Role of Low-Carbon Infrastructure
This post discusses the impact of infrastructure on carbon emissions and emphasizes the necessity for low-carbon infrastructure.
Climate Mitigation through Adopting a Low-Carbon Concrete Building Code
Marin County has adopted a low-carbon concrete building code as a model for climate mitigation for other towns and cities.
Study Predicts People Living in Extreme Heat by 2070
A climate change study predicts that by 2070, 3 billion people will experience extreme heat, making conditions unsuitable for human life.
Building Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Climate Change Threats
Two articles on climate resilience. The importance of resilient infrastructure to meet climate change extreme events and climate adaptation approaches.
Trade-offs Between Climate Change Adaptation and Urban Planning
To address climate change and urbanization, prioritizing climate adaptation and mitigation in land use planning is essential.