A report released this Monday (4) by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that global greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by half by 2030.
In the document, the scientists say the target is realistic, as “there is evidence of increasing global action against global warming.”
However, to reach the goal, the researchers point to the need to reduce the world dependence on oil. In addition, they cite the importance of renewable energies such as solar, wind and hydropower.
“Having the right policies, infrastructure and technology to enable changes in our lifestyles and behavior could result in a 40-70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Evidence also shows that these lifestyle changes can improve our health and well-being,” said Priyadarshi Shukla, co-chair of the IPCC Working Group.
The report also mentions that it is possible to reduce the volume of emissions in all productive sectors, especially industries and agriculture. The industrial segment needs to use more efficient and recyclable materials, while agribusiness needs to limit carbon stocks, say the researchers.
“The coming years are critical”, say experts
The document released by the IPCC highlights that emission levels reached the highest global levels between 2010 and 2019.
However, the volume has been falling in the last two years. Experts expect global warming to not exceed 1.5°C.
“It is now or never, if we want to limit global warming to the established maximum temperature (15°C). Without immediate and profound reductions in emissions across all sectors, it will be impossible,” emphasized IPCC Working Group member Jim Skea.
An estimate made by the Climate Observatory highlights that, if no measures are taken and current policies are maintained, planet Earth will register a warming of 3.2°C over the next few decades.
And according to experts, at this point, the recovery of the world ecosystem will no longer be possible.
Released this Monday (4), the third edition of the 6th Assessment Report of the IPCC brought the challenges for polluting gases in the coming years. The second part of the study, released in March 2022, focused on the impacts of the climate crisis, possible adaptation pathways and global vulnerabilities.
Source: CNN Brasil
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