The path towards neutrality of gas emissions by 2050, which the pandemic favored, has returned to what it was before, and between 3.3 and 3.6 billion people are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, the UN has warned.
On January 28 of each year, the UN commemorates the World Day of Action against Global Warming, also known as the World Day for the Reduction of CO2 Emissions, to raise awareness about global warming and encourage action to reduce carbon emissions. greenhouse gases, which cause temperatures. lift up.
Although during the pandemic, especially with the stoppage of vehicular but also air traffic, there was a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, these quickly returned to “normal”, scientists warn in the sixth evaluation report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. of the United Nations.
If the situation is not reversed, in 20 years we will exceed 1.5ºC, which would cause a rise in sea level, more rains and extreme droughts, heat waves and extreme temperatures, warned the Colombian Paola Arias Gómez, one of the scientists responsible Of the report.
Arias highlighted, in statements to the Spanish agency EFE, the need to “increase investment in adaptation, because less has been invested in adaptation than in mitigation,” and in the elimination of fossil fuels, even going against the “interests tankers”, in countries dependent on these revenues such as Colombia.
For his part, Argentine Juan Rivera Rivera stressed the need to tax the most polluting companies and expand aid for an energy transition towards renewable energy, because “mechanisms are needed to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions ”.
Greenpeace spokesman for Climate Change, Pedro Zorrilla: “Not only are we not emitting fewer gases or we are doing it at a slower rate, but we are breaking the annual emissions record.”
Experts highlight the importance of the COP (Climate Change Conventions), with which international agreements are reached to reduce emissions and for the richest countries to finance renewable energy projects in developing countries and regions, but Also specific projects.
The “15-minute cities” are launched, which aim to integrate offices, leisure, housing and shops in a closed perimeter, with the aim of being able to visit all places on foot and without using the vehicle, exemplify the scientists of the sixth report assessment of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Other measures to reduce emissions are in transportation, such as encouraging “the use of the railway” or “increasing taxes on the most polluting activities and improving the insulation of buildings,” according to Zorilla.
Source: TSF
