Page 4 - Addressing Climate News Today

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... In 2019, carbon dioxide emissions from human activity totaled around 33 gigatons. That’s 33 billion tons of CO2 in a single year — and cumulative emissions from the industrial age are almost 1,000 gigatons. One result: Last year, NOAA concluded that atmospheric CO2 levels were their highest in at...

Securing Our Economic Future: Policies to Strengthen the Middle Class and Address Climate Change Two pressing economic challenges facing the next administration are building a robust and prosperous middle class—especially after the COVID-19 pandemic—and mitigating the economic costs of climate change. Join us for a discussion about policy priorities to address these challenges and promote a stronger 21st century economy. 2:00pm – Welcoming Remarks 2:05pm – The Economics of the Middle Cl...