What is the cheapest way to beat climate change?

More carbon is being added to the earth’s atmosphere than is being removed by natural processes.
March 30, 2024

There are lots of ways we are tackling the climate crisis, bringing down emissions and sucking carbon out of the atmosphere. But which method is the most cost-effective? For a given investment, which draws down the most carbon emissions? In this video I answer that question… and then talk about why that answer doesn’t necessarily mean much.

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Summary:

  • Currently, more carbon is being added to the earth’s atmosphere than is being removed by natural processes, leading to concerns raised by the IPCC.
  • To combat this imbalance, the goal is to reach net zero emissions and eventually achieve net negative emissions.
  • Project Drawdown has identified cost-effective climate solutions, with bike infrastructure being highlighted as one of the most financially efficient ways to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Implementing solutions such as improved insulation, electric cars, water distribution efficiency, and bike infrastructure can have significant positive impacts on the environment and save costs in the long run.

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