{"id":3825,"date":"2022-06-28T22:51:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T22:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eos.co.id\/main\/?p=3825"},"modified":"2022-06-28T22:53:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T22:53:06","slug":"project-drawdown-updates-worlds-leading-set-of-climate-solutions-adding-11-new-solutions-for-addressing-the-climate-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eos.co.id\/main\/uncategorized\/project-drawdown-updates-worlds-leading-set-of-climate-solutions-adding-11-new-solutions-for-addressing-the-climate-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Drawdown updates the world\u2019s leading set of climate solutions\u2014adding 11 new solutions for addressing the climate crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Five years ago Project Drawdown published a collection of \u201cdrawdown solutions,\u201d technologies and practices that, if ambitiously implemented together, can achieve drawdown\u2014the point in the future when levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere stop climbing and start to steadily decline, thereby stopping catastrophic climate change. A newly released update<\/a> of this landmark analysis adds 11 new solutions and confirms with even more clarity and conviction that humanity has the solutions needed to reach drawdown quickly, safely, efficiently, and equitably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The update lays the groundwork for Project Drawdown\u2019s next major effort: developing and helping to activate strategies for implementing climate solutions that also benefit human well-being, biodiversity, and more. Businesses, funders, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to use the updated solutions set<\/a> as a resource for making wise choices as to how to direct their climate solutions efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently Available, Readily Scalable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To assess the possibilities for putting the brakes on climate change, experts in fields from oceanography to mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence modeled the greenhouse gas and economic impacts of adopting currently available and readily scalable technologies and practices under two levels of adoption that roughly correspond to limiting warming to 2\u00b0C and 1.5\u00b0C, respectively. They updated the existing solutions by incorporating new population growth models and new data for 16 of the solutions (all 13 Transportation<\/a> sector solutions, Family Planning and Education<\/a>, Plant-Rich Diets<\/a>, and Reduced Food Waste<\/a>). They also added 11 new solutions assessing strategies for reducing greenhouse gases related to ocean resources, methane management, and materials manufacturing and use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All solutions are based on an extensive analysis of the scientific literature and sophisticated modeling(link is external)<\/a> and share six key traits that set them apart from other sets of climate mitigation strategies. They 1) are currently available, 2) are growing in scale, 3) are financially viable, 4) are able to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in Earth\u2019s atmosphere, 5) have a net positive impact, and 6) are quantifiable under different scenarios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 11 new solutions focus on oceans, agriculture, methane, and materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seaweed Farming<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Seaweed farming is one of the most sustainable types of aquaculture. Expanding seaweed farming enhances carbon sequestration and boosts production of biomass that can be used for biofuel, bioplastic, livestock feed, and human consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Macroalgae forests are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. Protecting and restoring those habitats, enhances carbon sequestration in the deep sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Fisheries<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Improved fisheries involves reforming and improving the management of wild-capture fisheries to reduce excess effort, overcapitalization, and overfishing. This can reduce fuel usage and rebuild fish populations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Aquaculture<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing animal food sectors. Because some aquaculture systems are highly energy intensive, ensuring that part of the on-site energy consumption is based on renewable resources would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seafloor Protection<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Vast amounts of carbon stored in seafloor sediments risk release by bottom-trawling fishing. Bottom-trawling bans and establishment of Marine Protected Areas can protect this important carbon sink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Cattle Feed<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Optimizing cattle feeding strategies can lower the methane emissions produced within the ruminant digestive system. Nutrient-enriched diets of high-quality forages, additives, and supplements aim to improve animal health and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Manure Management<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Livestock manure produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Advanced technologies and practices for managing manure can reduce the adverse climate impact of animal agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Methane Leak Management<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is emitted during the production and transport of oil and natural gas. Managing methane emissions can reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Metals<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Metals are extracted from nonrenewable ores. Recycled metals capitalize on already extracted materials\u2014making it possible to produce goods more efficiently, reduce the need to extract new resources, and cut down on energy and water use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycled Plastics<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Recycling plastics requires less energy than producing new materials, saves landfill space, reduces environmental pollution, and decreases demand for fossil-fuel-based raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced Plastics<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Plastic production has grown tremendously over the past century, mainly for short-term use. Reducing the amount of plastic used in nondurable goods can significantly reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and plastic waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Among the highlights of the update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n