Climate change policy

[Terry - Somerset]

Sorry, but your wrong. The 2035 target was and is $1.3 trillion.
The $300 billion is to replace to $100 billion funding agreement that expires end of 2025

I think it is $300bn annually - which may total $1.3tn by 2035. All a bit vague!!

 

[Jacob]

.....

Precisely the same type of article written when we get a more than minor snowfall - why can't we be more like Sweden that keeps going with a 100mm dusting when the UK grinds to a halt.
.......

Because we are talking about UK problems due to weather patterns reacting to climate change.
Sweden will have its own weather problems due to climate change.
And it's not "precisely" the same problem as in previous years - it's changing.

......An objective review of whether priorities should change in favour of response to extreme weather would be sensible......

Well spotted!
In fact, that is whole issue. It's not about "normal" variations. It's about new extremes and about the likelihood of these becoming normal. It's the extremes which are the problem! Self evident truth really.

 

[woodieallen]

......

These figures highlight the importance of considering consumption-based emissions alongside territorial emissions to fully understand the UK’s contribution to global GHG emissions. Addressing emissions embedded in imports is crucial for developing comprehensive strategies to reduce the nation’s overall carbon footprint.

And let's not forget that we are rapidly reaching CCFC ....Chinese ?rap For Christmas.

 

[collingg]

While individual nations like the UK push forward with green policies, it reminds us how interconnected these challenges are. However, even small actions can inspire broader changes and hold global players accountable. In such a climate of uncertainty and challenges, it’s vital to prioritize personal well-being. Your health is your foundation, and that’s why choosing a reliable pharmacy like Canadian Pharmacy Online is essential. This trusted Canadian pharmacy offers affordable access to necessary medications, ensuring you stay healthy and resilient while the world tackles bigger issues.

 

[selectortone]

While individual nations like the UK push forward with green policies, it reminds us how interconnected these challenges are. However, even small actions can inspire broader changes and hold global players accountable.

If I could give that 5 stars I would.

 

[RobinBHM]

the fortunate wealthy already have relatively robust infrastructures, and with sensible regulation, planning and improvement can mitigate most impacts.

There are some unknowns - tipping points which could materially change climate rapidly

Are those 2 points contradictory?

 

[RobinBHM]

Your health is your foundation, and that’s why choosing a reliable pharmacy like Canadian Pharmacy Online is essential. This trusted Canadian pharmacy offers affordable access to necessary medications, ensuring you stay healthy and resilient while the world tackles bigger issues

I’m confused

 

[Noel]

I’m confused

Me too. @collingg why are you posting links to a Canadian pharmacy"? Or, in another thread, a link to a gas company in Poland?

 

[Spectric]

Maybe into marketing products for others ! Link removed.

 

[woodieallen]

collingg is an AI, I suspect.

 

[Noel]

I know, I was just illustrating in open forum how they work. Not the first or the last. Was hoping it would reply but mostly never do.
Gone.

 

[woodieallen]

I know, I was just illustrating in open forum how they work. Not the first or the last. Was hoping it would reply but mostly never do.
Gone.

Would a visual Captcha vet them out at the joining stage

 

[Noel]

Would a visual Captcha vet them out at the joining stage

It would help but we don't get that many, although I'm sure AI or similar will soon have no problem passing any checks be it the number of donkeys you see in the above 9 images or whatever. Last one was 10 months or so ago. Awkward phrasing, no real purpose and then some totally irrelevant link to a cobbler's shop in Alice Springs or in a village outside Vladivostok.

 

[woodieallen]

. Awkward phrasing, no real purpose and then some totally irrelevant link ….

Are you sure you’re only talking about AI’s ?

 

[woodieallen]

Thank God for gas

 

[ey_tony]

Without wishing to start another thread and as it's relative to the OP, I'd like to ask what others think about the fact that Bovaer a drug is being added to to cattle food in order to reduce methane outputs to help us reach net zero?

It's certainly shot to the top of the net zero issues causing concern at the moment and I'd ask should we be used as guinea pigs for this as there doesn't seem to be enough research as far as I'm aware to warrant compulsory adding of it to bovine foodstuff which is the plan. The authorities say it's safe and there's no chance on it getting into milk or meat supplies but until there is sufficient and open research, people are just not going to believe it.

I would think that the profits of ARLA a company involved with the trialing will take a tumble as people have already said they're going to boycott buying their products so capitalism might win out in this instance.
Another twist is that Bovaer won't be added to organic beef production which means if ordinary people who don't normally buy organically produced products because of the extra costs want chemical free milk production then it's going to get more expensive for them if it becomes compulsory to feed animals those chemicals then their only choice is to purchase milk from organically produced beef.

Any views?

 

[John Brown]

I'd not heard of it until yesterday, when there was some discussion on Radio 4. From what I heard, there's no measurable residue in the milk, and I can't say I'm too bothered about it. Probably more concerned about the antibiotics pumped into livestock. Antibiotic resistance is , IMO, a serious threat to humanity. Without antibiotics there'd be no heart surgery, hip replacements - you name it. Try having a While we do our best to buy free range eggs and chicken, the whole organic thing has always struck me as a bit of a bandwagon, but it's a very complex area, GM foods, regenerative farming practices etc. With some people it gets close to being a religion, others dismiss the whole subject out of hand. I'm somewhere between the two.

 

[Chris152]

We're just experiencing the passing of the fourth named storm this season, the winds causing upheaval, and now yet more flooding in Wales. Infrastructure damaged, transport interrupted, businesses closed yesterday and today - shortly before Christmas, so every day is critical for many of them.

Clearly we've always had storms, but these events are apparently more frequent and extreme - it certainly feels that way. Sat here looking out the window at the mess, it's like this weekend is a microcosm of what's to come, globally. We can't afford not spend the money, put up with the inconveniences of measures that will limit the damage to come.

 

[Jacob]

I'd not heard of it until yesterday, when there was some discussion on Radio 4. From what I heard, there's no measurable residue in the milk, and I can't say I'm too bothered about it. Probably more concerned about the antibiotics pumped into livestock. Antibiotic resistance is , IMO, a serious threat to humanity. Without antibiotics there'd be no heart surgery, hip replacements - you name it. Try having a While we do our best to buy free range eggs and chicken, the whole organic thing has always struck me as a bit of a bandwagon, but it's a very complex area, GM foods, regenerative farming practices etc. With some people it gets close to being a religion, others dismiss the whole subject out of hand. I'm somewhere between the two.

Probably better for it to be a religion rather than accepting that we must consume whatever unrestrained profiteering offers up for us to consume.

 

[Jacob]

We're just experiencing the passing of the fourth named storm this season, the winds causing upheaval, and now yet more flooding in Wales. Infrastructure damaged, transport interrupted, businesses closed yesterday and today - shortly before Christmas, so every day is critical for many of them.

Clearly we've always had storms, but these events are apparently more frequent and extreme - it certainly feels that way. Sat here looking out the window at the mess, it's like this weekend is a microcosm of what's to come, globally. We can't afford not spend the money, put up with the inconveniences of measures that will limit the damage to come.

TBH I think it's far too late, not least because of USA dragging its feet.
The climate change deniers have won the battle but lost us the war.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/04/us-climate-crisis-legal-court
Might as well hunker down and enjoy life while we still can, while we wonder what our offspring are going to have to deal with in a few years time.
Disaster has already hit for many people around the globe. I wonder how people will react as the realisation hits home?