Why would the USDA ignore climate change effects if they know the repercussions it will cause regarding food security, raised food prices, and lower yield?
“Reduced agricultural yield and increased production costs will also result in higher food costs in the South, the region of the country that already suffers from the highest rates of food insecurity.”
Mega, E. R. (2019). Cuba acknowledges climate change threats in its constitution.Nature, 567(7747), 155. doi:10.1038/d41586-019-00760-3
What steps could a country like Cuba who only takes up .1% of the international carbon emissions take to help positively influence climate change?
“Cuba was responsible for 0.1% of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions in 2014; by contrast, the United States released about 15%, according to data gathered by the World Resources Institute, an environmental think-tank in Washington DC.”
What are some points that could influence countries that solving climate change can trickle down into helping other problems like jobs and wages?
“If the overall European economy were cruising at full throttle then the issue of climate would receive a more favourable reception. Right now, when growth, jobs and wages are an issue in the east, the veto will be exercised.”
Zhou, L., Li, J., Li, J., Li, F., Meng, Q., & Xu, X. (2016). Energy consumption model and energy efficiency of machine tools: A comprehensive literature review.Journal of Cleaner Production, 112, 3721-3734. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.05.093
Whose job is it to create more energy efficient manufacturing processes?
“Improving energy efficiency is based on estimating energy consumption accurately.”
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Resources
Goldmon, C. (2019, July 6). How USDA Climate Change Denial Threatens the South. Retrieved July 7, 2019, from https://truthout.org/articles/how-usda-climate-change-denial-threatens-the-south/
Why would the USDA ignore climate change effects if they know the repercussions it will cause regarding food security, raised food prices, and lower yield?
“Reduced agricultural yield and increased production costs will also result in higher food costs in the South, the region of the country that already suffers from the highest rates of food insecurity.”
Mega, E. R. (2019). Cuba acknowledges climate change threats in its constitution. Nature, 567(7747), 155. doi:10.1038/d41586-019-00760-3
What steps could a country like Cuba who only takes up .1% of the international carbon emissions take to help positively influence climate change?
“Cuba was responsible for 0.1% of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions in 2014; by contrast, the United States released about 15%, according to data gathered by the World Resources Institute, an environmental think-tank in Washington DC.”
Parry, J., & Terton, A. (n.d.). How Are Vulnerable Countries Adapting to Climate Change? Retrieved July 7, 2019, from https://www.iisd.org/faq/adapting-to-climate-change/
What are some trends in climate change adaption preparedness that you have noticed worldwide?
“Every single one of the countries surveyed identified the agricultural sector as a priority.”
Pope, S. (2019, July 07). Climate Change Divides Europe. Retrieved July 7, 2019, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenpope/2019/07/07/climate-change-divides-europe/#7672025b1ef0
What are some points that could influence countries that solving climate change can trickle down into helping other problems like jobs and wages?
“If the overall European economy were cruising at full throttle then the issue of climate would receive a more favourable reception. Right now, when growth, jobs and wages are an issue in the east, the veto will be exercised.”
Zhou, L., Li, J., Li, J., Li, F., Meng, Q., & Xu, X. (2016). Energy consumption model and energy efficiency of machine tools: A comprehensive literature review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 112, 3721-3734. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.05.093
Whose job is it to create more energy efficient manufacturing processes?
“Improving energy efficiency is based on estimating energy consumption accurately.”
Video Clips
https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it?language=en
3:48-4:18
What are some of the most important steps the every day person can take to talk about climate change?
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carbon-tax-hot-stuff-heres-how-they-would-work/
4:47-5:11
What are other restrictions besides tax that can be implemented to restrict carbon emission?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IsUy0PIxUw
4:15-4:45
Why do you think China making all these big impacts still has not influenced the US to do anything about climate change?