Today, Explained “Code red for humanity”
Aug 11, 2021
Tanya Engelberger, who works with Catholic Relief Services in Madagascar, discusses the alarming impact of climate change on vulnerable populations. She sheds light on a recent UN report that identifies rich nations as the main contributors to climate crisis while poorer countries, like Madagascar, suffer the consequences. The podcast explores the dire situation of climate-induced famine, malnutrition, and the challenges local farmers face amid ongoing drought. Tanya also emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable solutions and international accountability in addressing these pressing issues.
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Unequivocal Human Impact
- The UN's climate report uses stronger language than ever, stating unequivocally that human activity causes climate change.
- Improved scientific models provide greater confidence and regional detail in climate predictions.
Unprecedented CO2 Levels
- Paleoclimate data reveals current CO2 levels haven't been seen in 2 million years.
- This indicates a drastically different world than what humans evolved in, with higher sea levels and altered continents.
Attribution of Extreme Weather
- The report attributes specific events like heatwaves and floods to human activity.
- Scientists can now isolate human influence, showing how emissions worsen such events.