Are We Too Late To Reverse Climate Change?

Climate change has Appeared as one of the top worries in today’s world. Scientists have been informed for decades about the impact of human activity on the planet’s atmosphere. Now, as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent. People are asking a very crucial question that is “Are we too late to reverse climate change?”

In this particular article, the contemporary state of climate change will be described. Together with the process that is being put into practice in an attempt to balance and repair the damage caused to the environment. Or, to determine that it is potentially curable. Depending on the action plans offered range from global temperature increase. Catastrophic events such as storms, floods, droughts, extreme weather, and solar power solutions. The other feasible geoengineering means are being taken to solve this upcoming world problem and probably such improvements in the future years.

The Current State Of Climate Change

The signs of climate change are out there for everyone to see or at least indisputable. Climate science now tells us what we knew anecdotally. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), experienced climate change by human activity, is already having serious environmental, social, and economic consequences. The global temperature has increased by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial period. With the current rate, it is projected to rise by an additional, 1.5°C to 4°C by the end of this century. The effects of this may be realized in more aggressive heat waves, floods, hurricanes, and droughts across the globe.

The temperatures of the Arctic region are increasing at a speed double the rates of the global average. As a result, we are experiencing the rapid melting of ice and permafrost. That, in turn, leads to increased levels of sea. Which poses a threat to people of ocean countries all over the world. Similarly, natural disasters like wildfires, cyclones, and flash floods are occurring frequently. And are affecting the structure and elements of ecosystems and human-influenced structures. These occurrences are a product of enhancing the intensity of greenhouse gases in the global atmosphere including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.

The Window Of Opportunity For Action

As astonishing as the damage done to our environment by climate change is. Experts and environmental activists agree that there is still hope. However, it is also important to note that most persons still regard present-aged climatic change. As a condition that can still be managed in a way to ensure that full-scale environmental collapse is avoided. To achieve this, the emissions of greenhouse gases must be prevented from rising any further. Much less increasing at their current rates dependence upon renewable energy must increase. Efforts to remedy impaired ecosystems must be undertaken.

Global Climate Agreements & Targets

According to ScienceDirect that is reputable website for climate information Paris Agreement was made to reduce global warming below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C by the end of the century. As stated above, the world is only halfway towards achieving these goals and much more needs to be done. Therefore, for the agreed 1.5°C target, the IPCC states that the global carbon budget for the remainder of the 21st century must be reduced to 45% of 2010 levels by 2030 and reach nearly zero through net-zero emissions by 2050.

But, the time to start taking action is very limited. Gentlemen of good repute have it that drastic and prompt action is required lest the situation gets out of hand. Each year that goes by without some serious cuts in emissions makes it more challenging to prevent climate change from worsening. As the planet’s ecosystems are becoming less capable of managing the changes that are already becoming apparent.

Renewable Energy & Technological Solutions

There is no question that one of the most realistic opportunities to mitigate emissions and reverse climate change is to use renewable energy. Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy sources are healthier and more renewable than fossil energies. In the past few years, renewables have become even cheaper as the industry expands quickly.

However, today renewable energy products constitute nearly 30% of the developed electricity generation. With solar and wind electricity generation rates exhibiting the highest increase. International Energy Agency (IEA) says that government investment in renewable energy technologies is set to rise further with the global capacity of renewable power set to rise by fifty percent within the next five years.

Nevertheless, it is equally important to create new energy efficiency platforms to meet the demand for energy in general. Accomplishing the above goals requires advanced technologies such as smart grid energy storage and electric vehicles. Further, the carbon capture and storage technologies for capturing and storing CO2 emissions at power plants and other industrial sites are under development.

Geoengineering Is A Controversial Solution

The processes contributing to climate change are becoming more intense. Some specialists have pointed out that perhaps we are going to have to address the problem. By using methods that many people would consider to be extreme, like geoengineering. This range includes efforts to change the climate on Earth. For example, by aerosol shooting to block sunlight or the use of technology to ‘improve’ the capacity of oceans to absorb CO2.

Although geoengineering might have the potential to reduce the number of negative impacts of climate change. Its practicability is still a matter of debate. Yet, the potential adverse outcomes and general drawbacks of large-scale interventions remain poorly understood. Secondly, geoengineering does not solve the emission problem and can even lead to the emergence of unpleasant and unpredictable consequences.

The Role Of Biodiversity & Ecosystem Restoration

There is still much more to lose and much more to do in striving for the goal of halting the process of climate change. Another key area is the reforestation and conservation of ecosystems. It is clear today that forests, wetlands, and oceans help control the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and reduce climate change. However, things like pressure for deforestation, habitat destruction, and pollution have tampered with these natural systems.

It is important to restore the loss of species and increase the stability of ecosystems. Because climate change affects the stability of ecosystems and people on Earth. Efforts toward foresting, wetland reclaiming, and marine conservation are emerging increasingly all over the world.

Conclusion

As if global climatic change were an exceedingly large, complicated problem. It is not that it is already impossible to stop the shift. But the point is that through proper politics, and proper technological advancement. The concerted global venture, it is still not too late to mitigate the studied effects of climate change. This, in turn, will need immediate intervention, huge spending for green technologies, and a change in approach to curbing carbon emissions and wildlife loss.

Vortexpedia, as one of the leading guest blogging websites, believes in the power of informed discussions and actions to inspire change.  Thus, it is essential not only to learn and find new ways to fight climate change but also, in particular. To disseminate and introduce consistent climate-effective policies as we work on climate-related topics. The deadline is almost up but the crisis is not over yet the question remains, are we ready to do something about it or not?