In our previous article we established what climate change is, and how it can affect us. In this article we are going to highlight different actions that countries are taking to combat climate change.
Australia
Australia has set a national goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent below 2000 levels by 2020.
Brazil
Brazil is aiming to reduce its emissions to 1994 levels and cut deforestation by 80 percent from historic highs by 2020.
Canada
Canada has committed to reduce emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020.
European Union
The EU and its 27 member states have pledged to reduce emissions by 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2020.
India
India has agreed to increase its energy efficiency by 20 percent by 2015.
Indonesia Indonesia has pledged to cut emissions by 26 percent by 2020 from today's levels.
Japan Japan has pledged to reduce its emissions by 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2020.
Russia Russia has pledged to reduce its emissions by at least 15 percent from 1990 levels.
United States United States enacted the Climate Change Technology Initiative provided $4 billion in tax incentives over a five-year period. The tax credits applied to energy efficient homes and building equipment, implementation of solar energy systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, clean energy, and the power industry.
Although we realize these are valiant efforts, that are going to make a difference, it's important to note that this is not enough. At this current rate of growth CO2 ppm levels could reach 500ppm within 50 years, which can boost our temperatures more than 3 degrees C. Some more actions that would help tremendously are, the addition of clean power plants, more local action, control of methane leaks, recycling, tougher emission and efficiency standards, greener farming, more geopolitical consensus.
What Are Other Countries Doing on Climate Change? 22 Oct. 2015, www.wri.org/countryactions.
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