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Cutting Non-CO2 Pollutants Can Delay Abrupt Climate Change; The Fast Action Climate Agenda

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This would mean that the climate system is close to entering if not already within the zone of “dangerous anthropogenic interference” (DAI). “We Cutting HFCs, black carbon, tropospheric ozone, and methane can buy us about 40 years before we approach the dangerous threshold of 2°C warming. —co-author From Molina et al. Madhava Sarma.

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Here’s How We Could Brighten Clouds to Cool the Earth

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As we confront the enormous challenge of climate change, we should take inspiration from even the most unlikely sources. Take, for example, the tens of thousands of fossil-fueled ships that chug across the ocean, spewing plumes of pollutants that contribute to acid rain, ozone depletion, respiratory ailments, and global warming.

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NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2 reaches orbit

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At early morning press time, NASA reported that the Observatory had passed its initial health check, established communication with both ground-based and spaceborne links, deployed its solar panels, and was “power positive”—i.e. Climate Change Emissions Research' generating its own power. Science Instrument. Source: NASA.

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