Here’s a summary of the lecture given by Asst. Professor Dr. Benjamin K. Sovacool from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy:
Dr. Sovacool gave a brief overview of the climate change conundrum before going on to describe various institutional and individual solutions to climate change.
Climate change occurs due to the increase emission of greenhouse gas with carbon dioxide and methane being the majority. The sector that has the greatest share of emission is the energy sector. Countries that top the level of emissions are US, China and Indonesia.
In view of this conundrum, institutional actions for climate stabilization are needed. Institutions responsible for the various industrial sectors emitting greenhouse gases must improve or implement new policies, incentives, tax and regulations to remedy the situation. Even though some of these actions taken may not produce immediate results but at least it will prevent the current situation from deteriorating further.
Individuals must also play a part help to sustain electricity, food, homes and technology in order to prevent climate change. Individuals and companies should support the use of renewable energy sources. If we were to reduce the consumption of livestock and eat more locally produce products we will be able to reduce emission greenhouse gases emitting from the farming and agricultural sector. At home, we can use electricity more efficiency. Finally, we can reduce greenhouse gases produce in waste management by sustaining technology simply by purchasing products that are of important need instead of novelty or fashion.
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Being informed of the top few green house gases emissions’ countries; we noticed the relation between wealth and carbon emissions, countries having a higher GNP per capita tends to emit more carbon dioxide.
In order to manage the emissions, David’s summary has mentioned the necessity for institutional actions on the industry sectors. However, we should not neglect transportation, agriculture and waste management.
Firstly, we should encourage the use of biofuel or alternative energy for our transportation. Institutions should have a proper infrastructure planning as well as the investments in public transport facilities.
Next, as we look at agriculture, we could promote the use of bioorganic fertilizers and increase the forest areas by offering financial aids.
Lastly, to enhance waste management, we have to extend the producers’ responsibility; plus, we should support recycling.
Having looked at the institutional actions, as individuals, we could play a part, for example becoming a vegetarian. Firstly, the use of renewable energy has been mentioned. However, we should not overlook the emissions of greenhouse gases in the process of manufacturing them.
Secondly, we could adjust our routine to reduce electricity consumption; furthermore, we may perhaps use energy efficient appliances. Finally, we ought to reduce packing and waste, this can be achieve by purchasing environmentally friendly products.
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