The complexities of climate change and its associated jargon can prove difficult to digest. TheCable’s quick climate facts will help to demystify these climate concepts through easy-to-understand and straight-to-the-point explanations.
Here are some to keep at the tip of your fingers:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says the world must phase out global coal production and use by 2040, and cut oil and gas production and use by three-quarters between 2020 and 2050, to achieve a safe and liveable planet.
The International Trade Center (ITC) says about 250,000 additional climate-related deaths could be prevented annually from 2030 to 2050 by improving health systems.
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UNEP says women offer invaluable insights and solutions to better ways of managing the climate and its risks by being early adopters of new agricultural techniques, first responders in crises, entrepreneurs of green energy and decision-makers at home.
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