Bundestag Climate protection in Fast track

Status: 06/24/2021 4:41 a.m.

The Bundestag wants to pass the stricter climate protection law today. The opposition speaks of a quick shot – and doubts the effect.

From Martin Polansky, ARD capital studio

The federal government hastily got the new climate protection law in motion. At the end of April, the Federal Constitutional Court ruled: The previous Climate Protection Act of 2019 must be improved because the measures to reduce emissions from 2031 are inadequate. After the decision in Karlsruhe, there would actually have been time until the end of next year to remedy the deficiencies. But the Union and the SPD wanted to prove their ability to act again in terms of climate protection.

Environment Minister Svenja Schulze from the SPD speaks of a “very important week for climate protection in Germany”. “This means that climate neutrality will become law in Germany in 2045. And with this, we will fulfill the mandate of the Federal Constitutional Court in the shortest possible time and ensure a fair balance between the generations.” The Karlsruhe judges had emphasized that future generations could be burdened too much in their freedoms by climate protection measures, if not changed in time.

2045 greenhouse gas neutral

The amendment now stipulates that Germany is to become greenhouse gas neutral as early as 2045 – i.e. from then on it will not emit more carbon dioxide than is absorbed primarily through forests. To achieve this, the annual savings targets for power plants, industry, traffic, agriculture and buildings are tightened.

And after a long turmoil, the federal government has agreed on some immediate measures: for example, additional wind turbines and solar systems in the coming year and simplified repowering, in which old wind turbines are replaced by new and higher ones. Communities should also benefit financially when they provide open space for solar systems.

And: The federal government has launched an eight billion euro investment program to accelerate the energy transition. “We want to involve the citizens with us. We want to get people excited about climate protection. That is why we rely on the promotion of environmental technologies,” says the chairwoman of the Union in the Bundestag Environment Committee, Anja Weisgerber from the CSU. “And we want to prevent jobs from being relocated due to excessively strict climate protection requirements. We achieved that in the agreement.” Some in the Union and the SPD are concerned that voters’ enthusiasm for climate protection could wane as soon as it becomes concrete and costly. Therefore, the SPD has blocked plans of the Union to increase the CO2 price for fuel, heating oil and natural gas, which has been in effect since the beginning of the year, more quickly.

Costs for the tenants?

At the same time, the CO2 costs for heating remain entirely with the tenants. The Union did not want to burden the landlords additionally. And: CDU / CSU have blocked the SPD’s plans for a significantly faster expansion of renewable energies. Because new wind turbines and power lines are unpopular in many places.

Criticism comes from the environmental expert of the Greens Oliver Krischer: “We have agreements in the smallest details that hardly make a difference in the matter,” he says. “And there is no progress at all with the major measures such as phasing out coal, refurbishing buildings, or switching off combustion engines.”

“A quick shot”

The Left and the FDP speak of an election maneuver. The federal government does not have a clear plan for climate protection, says the FDP environmental expert Lukas Köhler: “What the federal government is doing now is a quick shot that is neither coordinated at European level nor in any way really stipulates that it works efficiently and purposefully. ” With the government majority of the Union and SPD, the tightened climate protection is likely to pass the Bundestag today. The current federal government no longer has to achieve the new climate targets. To this end, future governments will be bound to the goal of greenhouse gas neutrality in 2045

Volume of eight billion euros Immediate climate program decided

Status: 23.06.2021 12:01 p.m.

The federal cabinet has launched an emergency program for climate protection. The program has a volume of eight billion euros – the promotion of energy-efficient buildings is the largest item. The federal government has decided on a so-called immediate program for climate protection worth a good eight billion euros. The program is part of the federal budget for 2022, presented by Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz. The climate finance plan is intended to help promote the switch to climate-friendly technologies and to achieve the federal government’s new climate targets.

Largest amount for energy-efficient buildings

The package of measures includes around three dozen funding programs for investments, for example in the building, energy and transport sectors, most of which will be allocated to the years 2022 and 2023. With 4.5 billion euros in the next two years, the largest sum is to go into promoting energy-efficient buildings. A total of one billion euros will also be earmarked for climate-friendly social housing in the coming years; 150 million euros should be available for this in 2022. The plan also includes the plan to raise the minimum energy standards for new buildings.

Hundreds of millions for climate protection contracts

The federal government intends to provide another larger amount – 650.2 million euros – for climate protection agreements with industry. These contracts are state funding programs that are intended to offset the additional costs for climate-friendly production, for example for the use of green hydrogen. The steel industry is to receive 100 million euros for converting its blast furnaces to hydrogen-based production processes. The total funding for industry amounts to 860 million euros. There are also more than a billion more for traffic. For example, more than 300 million euros have been budgeted for the expansion of the cycling infrastructure.

Scholz speaks of “money well invested”

After the cabinet decision, the Federal Finance Minister spoke of a “clear signal”: Germany should “become a pioneer in climate protection”. He praised the plan as “money well spent”. Man-made climate change is “the greatest challenge of our time”, continued Scholz.

In the past two years, the federal government had already invested more than 80 billion euros in climate protection projects. The financial plan that has now been adopted is a template for the coming legislative period. Only then can the Bundestag deal with it again within the framework of budget deliberations and adopt the program

Industry Day Showing the Chancellor candidate

Status: 06/22/2021 6:12 p.m.

How can the climate change succeed and Germany be preserved as an industrial location? The Chancellor candidates gave outlooks at the Industry Day. In the end there was nothing more than friendly applause.

From Eva Ellermann, ARD capital studio

German industry is worried: climate neutrality by 2045 – how should Germany, a country of industry, export and innovation, achieve that?

The head of the Federal Association of German Industry (BDI), Siegfried Russwurm, fears that new climate protection goals and specifications will overwhelm the industry: “Just to raise the bar, although athletes and coaches don’t yet know how to cope with the lower ones – that is not a successful training strategy. And to do that as a trainer, and certainly not to talk to the athlete about it beforehand. ”

Merkel’s last day of industry

Chancellor Angela Merkel does not find it difficult to commit to Germany as an industrial location, but she warns that self-evident things have to be worked out over and over again.

It is her last appearance at an Industry Day and she uses it to make demands on the hosts on the way to climate neutrality: “We urgently need – we should work with the BDI – a forecast for electricity demand in 2030. The Assumptions that the electricity price will not increase are probably not sustainable. Then we need a plan that requires more line construction than we have planned today, “said Merkel.

SPD Chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz shares the Chancellor’s diagnosis and uses it to attack Federal Economics Minister Peter Altmaier. He assumes constant electricity consumption until 2030 – Scholz adds: “Let me say it loud and clear: the electricity lie.”

Scholz presents himself as a doer. He promises the industry that electricity will remain affordable for them. “That is why we will abolish the EEG surcharge by 2025 and reorganize the taxes and surcharges in the energy sector,” said Scholz. “My goal is an industrial electricity price of four cents.”

Laschet: no tax increases

Competitor Armin Laschet is not that specific. The Union chancellor candidate shows understanding for the concerns of the industry. “My idea is that in 20 years’ time we will still have a steel industry, still have a chemical industry, another automotive industry – then climate-neutral,” says Laschet. “But if you do not formulate this goal at the beginning, but just keep increasing guidelines and limit values, issuing bans, you will in the end gamble away the status of the industrialized country.”

The “Corona Method” with regulations down to the smallest detail does not fit the future. Laschet promises: less maneuvering and no tax increases.

There is no getting around climate neutrality, emphasized Annalena Baerbock. Image: dpa

Of course, Green Chancellor candidate Annalena Baerbock knows that this is her address too, but she emphasizes that there is no getting around the goal of climate neutrality: “Whether you like it or not – the competition is about who will be the markets of the future first achieved climate-neutral, in the future it will also have the edge in terms of economy and thus socio-political. ” The course must now be set for a social and climate-friendly market economy, said Baerbock. All three candidates for Chancellor appear a bit nervous at their show in front of the most important German business association. At the end of the day there is friendly applause for everyone, but no more at the German Industry Day

Energy and climate package Triple steps or big litter?

Status: 22.06.2021 4:35 p.m.

Shortly before the summer break, the Union and the SPD agreed on an energy and climate package. It is intended to help achieve the goals of the new Climate Protection Act. According to this, Germany should be greenhouse gas neutral by 2045.

From Martin Polansky, ARD capital studio

Shortly before the end of the legislative period, the Bundestag is due to pass the stricter climate protection law this week. And now the Union and the SPD have agreed on a package with initial measures on how the more ambitious climate targets are to be achieved in the coming years. The chairwoman of the Union in the Bundestag Environment Committee, Anja Weisgerber from the CSU, welcomes the agreement. “It is definitely a clear step forward. And with everything we also pay attention to the effects on the economy, on jobs and people’s acceptance.”

Expansion of renewable energies – with restrictions

The government groups have specifically agreed on additional new wind and solar systems in the coming year, on simplified repowering, in which old wind turbines will be replaced by new and higher ones. CSU environmental expert Weisgerber emphasizes that the effects on species protection and noise emissions should continue to be examined. But simplified approval procedures are necessary in order to expand renewable energies more quickly and thus achieve the climate targets. The agreement also provides financial benefits for communities that provide rural open spaces for solar systems. The Union and the SPD could not agree on a faster increase in the CO2 price or the distribution of CO2 costs between tenants and landlords each half. And solar compulsory for new buildings is also off the table. This was not feasible with the Union, says the deputy SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch: “We cannot enforce this measure in such a constellation. I believe that the next government must first and foremost conclude a future pact between the federal, state and local governments , which provides for a binding expansion path for renewable energy sources. ”

Opposition and associations disappointed

Criticism of the resolutions comes from the opposition. The FDP speaks of campaign activism by the Union and the SPD, the Left calls the resolutions a sham campaign. The environmental expert of the Greens, Oliver Krischer, speaks of small, triple steps: “That is not what we need for climate protection. That is politics with our hands in our pockets and not the answer to the climate crisis.”

The BUND and the Paritätische Wohlfahrtsverband also criticize the resolutions as half-hearted: they are not only unambitious, but there is also no social compensation for tenants, for example. The Bundestag is to adopt the package of measures on Thursday together with the new climate protection law. This provides for Germany to become greenhouse gas neutral in 2045 – five years earlier than previously planned. In addition, the Federal Cabinet wants to launch an eight billion euro immediate program tomorrow to promote investments in the energy transition. However, the immediate program can only be finally adopted by the upcoming Bundestag

No agreement in the coalition Tenants have to bear the CO2 price alone

Status: 22.06.2021 4:31 p.m.

The coalition seemed to be in agreement: landlords and tenants should share the CO2 costs on oil and gas in the future. But the Union no longer went along with it. Associations and the opposition are angry – and generally criticize the climate protection concept. For the time being, tenants in Germany will have to bear the additional costs due to the CO2 price on oil and gas alone. An agreement reached by the federal government weeks ago to relieve tenants has now failed. The Union faction did not want to participate, did not want to burden landlords and landlords additionally. “A division of the additional CO2 costs between tenants and landlords would be counterproductive, since the CO2 price is intended to steer behavior”, said Union faction vice-chairman Thorsten Frei of the news agency dpa.

Incentive to produce less CO2

It should be worthwhile for the consumer if he uses less CO2, said Frei. That was the reason why the Union faction rejected the division. After all, landlords are not responsible for heating costs, according to Frei.

At the same time, Frei emphasized that it had already been ensured that it was not closed “social imbalances” come “Those who receive transfer payments receive their housing costs from the state. Those who are entitled to housing benefit have received ten percent more since the beginning of the year in order to cushion the CO2 price”said Frei.

Criticism from the SPD and the tenants’ association

The SPD side, on the other hand, expressed its disappointment. The Union has refused to include the landlords and landlords in the higher CO2 costs for living. This leave you behind “bitter aftertaste”said SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich. “Now the tenants alone have to bear the additional costs”, he said. “This is not how we imagine social climate protection.”

Of a “impending price shock” SPD parliamentary deputy Sören Bartol spoke for tenants “Editorial network Germany” (RND). The no from the CDU and CSU to the division model “exposes the social coldness of the Union”, he said. The German Tenants’ Association called the regulation in the RND newspapers one “hit in the face” of the tenants.

Additional expenses of up to 160 euros

The cabinet decision of May 12th originally provided that landlords should bear 50 percent of the costs of the national CO2 price in future tenancies. According to the current legal situation, tenants take on the costs arising from CO2 pricing, currently EUR 25 per tonne.

The consequence of the regulation: If heating continues to be mainly fossil fuel, it will be expensive. Like the portal “Check24” has calculated, the CO2 price of 25 euros for a family with a rented apartment and a consumption of 1000 liters of heating oil per year results in additional costs of almost 79 euros. A family with a house has to pay about twice as much.

Eight billion euros for climate protection

Originally, the now burst relief for tenants was noted in the so-called immediate climate protection program. The immediate program will now go into the cabinet without the corresponding passage. It essentially contains the plan for the distribution of the eight billion euros that are to be used in addition to climate protection measures in the coming years. But the coming federal government has to implement this. SPD parliamentary deputy Matthias Miersch, who negotiated the details of the climate and energy program with the Union to the end, spoke of one “Bridge to the next legislative period”. Miersch criticized the concept for the expansion of renewable energies as a failure. Here it was not possible to give the federal states binding targets, for example for the expansion of wind energy on land. Giving wind and solar energy a boost through changes in the law is now the task “Future task of the next government”said Miersch. Environment Minister Svenja Schulze (SPD) referred to RTL / n-tv on concrete progress, for example in the replacement of climate-damaging oil heating systems, but also admitted: “We could do a lot more.”

The Federal Climate Protection Act is to be passed quickly

The Federal Climate Protection Act, which is due to pass this week by the Bundestag and Bundesrat, forms the framework for all measures and financial plans. This will anchor the new climate goals that the federal government had set for itself just two weeks after a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court in May. The judges in Karlsruhe had instructed the federal government to regulate the national path to the reduction of climate-damaging greenhouse gases even beyond the year 2030.

Germany is aiming for greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045, five years earlier than originally planned. Then only as much climate-damaging gas should be emitted as can be neutralized again. Politicians argued for weeks about the right way to get there and only agreed on the final key points on Monday.

Aviation industry Corona isn’t the only problem

Status: 06/18/2021 6:46 a.m.

Aviation has been hit particularly hard by the Corona crisis. But the industry is also under pressure when it comes to climate protection. Will the change now succeed?

From Michael Immel, ARD aviation expert

The mood in the aviation industry has brightened. Because quite a few planes are filling up again, and many people are looking forward to their summer vacation. And so bookings are going through the roof almost everywhere these days: Lufthansa, Eurowings and Condor – all are experiencing a huge summer trend.

Will the first be the last?

The “National Aviation Conference”, which today is attended by top representatives from politics, business and trade unions at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, wants to continue this positive trend. But it won’t be easy. Even if capacity utilization is now increasing sharply: over the year as a whole, the aviation industry will probably only end up at 40 to 50 percent of the pre-crisis level. Lufthansa boss Carsten Spohr had already stated last spring: “We were the first industry to be affected by this global crisis and aviation will be one of the last to leave it.”

Remove travel restrictions

In the joint declaration on the aviation conference to be signed in Berlin today, it is therefore stated: “After around 15 months of almost total standstill, the German air transport system is suffering from massive economic losses. Therefore, further decisions and measures are necessary to revive air traffic to support.”

It is primarily about travel restrictions that are to be lifted gradually. And to simplify travel, in particular through a digital vaccination certificate for proof of vaccination, recovery and test results. This should accelerate the processes at the airports.

Successful and sustainable

In the nine-page paper that tagesschau.de is available, the main focus is on a green strategy for the German aviation industry. The revival should be based entirely on sustainability. Climate protection, eco-efficiency and sustainable competitiveness: These are the future topics for the entire industry – which has also understood that lip service alone will not be enough in the future.

“An essential instrument for climate protection in air traffic is the rapid and continuous renewal of the aircraft fleets”, it says in the Berlin declaration. New commercial aircraft would emit up to 25 percent less CO2 than the previous generation. With the collapse of air traffic, however, the renewal of the fleet has largely come to a standstill. “That is why the federal government has initiated a funding program to provide an economic incentive for the fleet renewal. We are continuing to advocate for the rapid approval of the program under state aid law during this legislative period.”

Criticism from unions

Meanwhile, in the run-up to the aviation conference, there is massive criticism from unions. According to the ver.di survey, 16 percent of the workforce have left air transport since the beginning of the pandemic. “The numbers of downsizing are frightening,” said Mira Neumaier, ver.di federal specialist group leader for aviation, who is also taking part in the aviation conference today.

“In view of the extremely thin workforce even before the start of the pandemic and the great stress situation for the employees, it is to be feared that a regulated restart in air traffic – even at 50 percent of the pre-crisis level – will no longer be affordable.”

Securing jobs

“It is not enough to save corporations,” warns Stefan Herth, president of the cockpit pilots’ union. “The short-time work allowance was an important measure in the acute crisis. What we now need is the sustainable safeguarding of jobs. In the past year and a half, politics has shown too little commitment here,” said Herth.

As a major shareholder, the federal government also has the responsibility not to lose sight of the well-being of employees when making important business decisions. “Wage dumping and social cuts at state expense must not be accepted anywhere.”

Podcast

Podcast No Short haul flights more? So what?

Status: 06/17/2021 10:09 a.m.

Suppose there are no more short-haul flights. Is that how we save the climate? And how full does it get on the trains and on the motorway? A thought experiment.

A plane ticket for the route from Berlin to Amsterdam for 50 euros – and the cheapest train ticket for 80 euros – this is the price difference between short-haul flights and rail travel on many connections in Germany or to neighboring European countries. No wonder that short-haul flights continue to be extremely popular in Germany. Even in the pandemic year 2020 is every second passenger flight covered a short distance of less than 1,000 kilometers – although the number of flights has fallen significantly overall due to the corona.

Will everyone then switch to the car?

There is currently heated political discussion again about abolishing short-haul flights for reasons of climate protection. But would that really save the climate? What impact would it have on our everyday life, our next vacation and the economy if there were suddenly more shorter flights. And then does everyone switch to the car or rather to the train? The two correspondents answer these questions Sophie von der Tann and Kristin Becker from the ARD capital studio in Berlin and search for the future podcast of daily News together with experts for answers.

Thought experiments in the Tagesschau podcast

“let’s assume” is that award-winning * future podcast the daily News . Every week a six-person team of correspondents thinks from the ARD capital studio in Berlin a current political idea into the future and plays through the possible consequences in a thought experiment: Let’s assume that Germany would no longer export weapons – what would the political consequences be? Or suppose that cash would be abolished – what effects would that have on our everyday lives and the economy? Numerous experts help to find answers to these questions, Positive examples from other countries show what is already possible elsewhere today and thus provide new impulses in political debates. You can listen to the audio podcast “once accepted” at home or on the go on your smartphone at any time. Every Thursday a new episode appears here on our website in which Tagesschau app , in the ARD audio library and on numerous other podcast platforms. * Winner of the “Prix Europa” 2020 in the “Digital Audio Project” category

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It is recommended to bring more clothes to keep you warm. stay: At the entrance of the scenic spot, there are Seven Colors Forest Resort Hotel, Squirrel Inn, and 16 Degree Hotel. Reservations must be made in advance during holidays. food: There is a restaurant next to the hotel, offering a variety of grassland flavors and Manchu specialties. Address traffic: Colorful Forest is located in Datan Town, Fengning County, Chengde City, Hebei Province, suitable for driving by car.

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Located in the southeast of Gansu Province, Tianshui City, known as Qinzhou in ancient times, has a total urban area of ​​14,300 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over Qinzhou and Maiji districts and five counties of Wushan, Gangu, Qin’an, Qingshui, and Zhangjiachuan Hui Autonomous County, with a total population of 3.72 million. In 2020, Tianshui City will achieve a regional GDP of 66.69 billion yuan, ranking third after Lanzhou and Qingyang, and it is the third largest economic city in Gansu Province. Although Tianshui belongs to Gansu Province, it is completely different from the Gobi Desert in the west. It has a mild climate, four distinct seasons, lush vegetation and a forest coverage rate of 36.45%. It is known as “Longshang Jiangnan”. The good ecological environment, unique natural resources and rich human resources such as cities, temples, temples and pavilions complement each other, making it an ideal destination for the best livable environment in the northwest and for tourism and leisure. Tianshui is also one of the important birthplaces of the Chinese nation and Chinese civilization. It has a history of more than 8,000 years of civilization and more than 2,700 years of city building history. According to records, the ancestor of the humanities of the Chinese nation-the “head of the three emperors” Fuxi family originated in Tianshui, where he created the gossip and initiated the Chinese civilization. Therefore, Tianshui also has the “Hometown of Emperor Xi” and “Zhi Xuezhi”. “Du”. Rich historical and cultural resources have left a large number of cultural relics and historic sites in Tianshui. According to statistics, there are 470 cultural relics under protection in the city and as many as 228 scenic spots. Among them, the most worth seeing Maiji Mountain Scenic Area is a 5A-level tourist attraction in the country. The scenic area has green mountains and green waters, rich and diverse biological species, and has many famous landscapes such as “Maiji Misty Rain” and “Xianren Sending Lanterns”. It has been listed since ancient times. It is the first of the eight scenic spots in Qinzhou. The Maijishan Grottoes, built in the post-Qin period of the Sixteen Kingdoms (384-417 AD), were excavated and rebuilt in more than a dozen dynasties of the Northern Wei, Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. There are 221 cave niches, 10,632 clay sculptures and stone sculptures, and 979.54 square meters of murals. It is one of the four largest grottoes in my country and was selected as a World Cultural Heritage in 2014. It is known as the “Exhibition Hall of Oriental Sculpture Art”. In addition to the well-known Maiji Mountain Grottoes at home and abroad, there are also many places of interest in Tianshui City. The ancient residence of the Hu family, which was built in the 36th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1608), is one of them. This residence in the center of Tianshui City was the private residence of Hu Laijin, deputy envoy of the Minister of Justice of Shanxi in the Ming Dynasty, and his son Hu Xin, Shaoqing Department of Taichang Temple. It is also the only existing Ming Dynasty official residence in Gansu. It is known as “Longshang”. The first residential house”. In the summer of 759 AD, Tianshui welcomed one of the most important guests in history-the poet Du Fu. At that time, Du Fu resigned and traveled west with his family members due to the Anshi Rebellion. He lived in Nanguo Temple in Tianshui for more than three months and wrote more than 100 popular poems. This ancient temple was built during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and has therefore become a place for literati and inscriptions to visit, and is known as the “first famous temple in Longyou”. Fuxi is the earliest documented creation god in China. According to ancient records, he invented and created divination and gossip, and he tied ropes into nets to teach people the methods of fishing and hunting. He was regarded as the beginning of the humanities of the Chinese nation. Tianshui, as the birthplace of Fuxi, currently has the largest and best-preserved Ming Dynasty Fuxi Temple complex in the country, known as the “First Temple in China”. Every year on the 16th day of Fuxi’s birthday, Fuxi Temple attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to worship.

Protection of the world’s oceans Hope for the “Blue Economy”

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The seas are at risk from climate change, pollution and overfishing. But gradually a rethink is also beginning in the economy – the protection of the oceans is recognized as a business. From Notker Blechner, tagesschau.de Sometimes an accident can lead to a complete change in life. For example with Emily Penn. The architect and passionate sailor had her aha experience on a boat trip from Great Britain to Australia. “One night all the passengers woke up to a loud bang,” she says. “Our ship had rammed a plastic mountain – in the middle of the ocean, away from any civilization.” Since then, Penn has been committed to protecting the oceans, giving lectures, organizing events and doing research expeditions to find solutions to the fight against the plastic flood in the oceans. Penn is known as the “advocate for the seas”.

Shoes, sunglasses and backpacks made from ocean trash

The marine activist is encouraged by increasing business initiatives against plastic waste pollution in the oceans. Several companies and start-ups have developed methods of making new products from marine litter. Adidas offers shoes and jerseys made from recycled “ocean plastic”. Other manufacturers are making new sunglasses, backpacks and skateboards out of marine plastic waste. Even the Dutchman Boyen Slat, founder of the start-up “Ocean Cleanup”, now sells sunglasses with frames made from recycled ocean plastic. “Ocean Cleanup” collects plastic waste on the open sea with ships. The Italian Giulio Bonazzi has managed to make a special fiber – Econyl – from old fishing nets, which is used for tights and bikinis. Bonazzi calculates that every ton of Econyl saves six tons of carbon dioxide.

Marketing gimmick?

Environmentalists warn against being misled. Products made from ocean plastic are often a marketing gimmick and misleading. In some of them there is hardly any plastic waste from the oceans, according to the WWF. Nevertheless: The fight against the mountains of plastic has now begun in business and politics. The G20 states have announced that they will ban plastic waste from the world’s oceans by 2050. It is currently estimated that around 13 million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans every year.

14 coastal countries are leading the way in marine protection

The pictures of polluted beaches after tankers leaked like now back in Sri Lanka show how important global marine protection is. A total of 14 countries, including Australia, Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and Norway, have come together in a kind of “Ocean Panel” and have committed to sustainably managing their national waters in the future. “For too long we have made the wrong choice between marine protection and production,” admits Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg, co-head of the Ocean Panel.

Danger to the species: A sea turtle that has become entangled in a drifting net. Image: picture alliance / AP Photo According to a study that was published in the journal “Nature” at the end of March, hundreds of millions of CO2 could be saved through marine protection. So far, not even three percent of the world’s oceans have been strictly protected. The study’s authors see the greatest potential in restricting bottom trawling. This controversial fishing method involves ships pulling a net across the ocean floor. The living beings on the ground are destroyed, plants are uprooted and spawning grounds for fish are destroyed. In addition, the agitation of the seabed releases organic carbon compounds and converts them into climate-damaging CO2.

Great potential for CO2 savings

The Ocean Panel has proposed several measures to promote marine and climate protection: In addition to carbon storage in the seabed, the panel recommends sustainable fishing and aquaculture, the expansion of offshore energy in the sea and ocean-compatible transport. According to calculations, this could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by a fifth, trigger investments of over 15 trillion dollars and create 12 million new jobs. Indeed, there is a gradual rethinking of the maritime economy. The International Maritime Organization has mandated stricter sulfur emissions values ​​in 2020. Instead of using heavy fuel oil, the ships now have to run on marine diesel. The only exception: ships with so-called scrubber exhaust gas cleaning systems are still allowed to use heavy fuel oil. Over 350 container and cruise ships as well as tankers have switched to liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG contains no sulfur, hardly any nitrogen oxides and 20 percent less CO2. However, the greenhouse gas methane allegedly escapes. “The liquefied natural gas turns out to be a harmful wrong path,” says Nabu in the meantime. Shore power systems have been put into operation in Rostock-Warnemünde and Hamburg so that cruise ships do not need the ship’s diesel for power supply while they are in port.

“Blue Economy” becomes a billion dollar business

Investors such as the DWS fund company from Deutsche Bank have long been interested in the “blue economy”. According to the WWF, the ocean’s annual “gross sea product” is $ 2.5 trillion. This would make the “blue economy” the eighth largest economy in the world. DWS fund manager Paul Buchwitz predicts that the “blue economy” will grow twice as fast as the established economy by 2030. The “blue economy” includes companies that help to reduce marine pollution and curb ocean acidification – as well as those that deal with the sustainable use of marine resources, ecosystems and sustainable fisheries.

Located on a limestone plateau, at an altitude of more than 1,000m above sea level, with a cool year-round climate, Bac Ha is famous for its plum orchards planted on hillsides and flat valleys sandwiched between mountains. toweringly high. From the first successful hybrid seedlings more than 40 years ago, up to now, the whole district of Bac Ha has about 500 ha of Tam Hoa plums, concentrated in seven communes and towns: Bac Ha town and the following communes: Ta Chai, Ban Pho, Lung Phinh, Thai Giang Pho, Na Hoi and Nam Mon. Unlike Tam Hoa plum areas in other localities in the country, Tam Hoa plum in Bac Ha has a dark purple skin, covered with white chalk, moderate sweetness, very suitable for Vietnamese taste. Depending on the size of the plum, people here classify plums with very funny and rustic names, such as: stupid plum, selected plum, big plum, plum plum and plum plum …. Tam Hoa plum season this year is fruity, high quality, is starting to be harvested, the output is estimated at more than 3,500 tons, an increase of 450 tons compared to 2020. To consume Tam Hoa plums in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, the district Bac Ha focuses on promoting and applying e-commerce, strengthening links in product consumption. Recently, Bac Ha District Agricultural Service Center has cooperated with Lao Cai Post Office to sign a contract to bring Tam Hoa plum products of farmers in the district to be sold on Postmart. Tam Hoa plums in Bac Ha plateau (Lao Cai) begin to ripen from mid-late May, fully ripen and finish harvesting in June every year. This year, Tam Hoa plums are in season, very fruitful. A 5-6 year old plum tree like this can produce tons of fruit. Fruits clustered on low drooping branches… … clinging to the top of a tall tree. When ripe, Tam Hoa plums turn a beautiful purple-red color, with thick pulp, small seeds, sweet and sour taste. Farmers bring Tam Hoa plums to Bac Ha town to sell to tourists and traders from all over the world. Selected plums, large fruits are sold for 30-35 thousand VND/kg. Smaller plums are packed in bags and sold in buckets for 8-10 thousand VND/kg to traders. Consumers buy plums and bring them back. The whole district of Bac Ha currently has more than 500 hectares of Tam Hoa plums, with an output of more than 3,500 tons of fruit per year.

Emissions from a factory in Scunthorpe, UK. Photo: AFP/VNA The UK’s Emissions Trading Scheme officially became operational two weeks ago, replacing the UK’s participation in the EU’s common system. The UK government has announced that the new CO2 trading scheme will make a significant contribution to achieving the goal of being CO2 neutral by 2050. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also plans to reduce emissions by 78%. pollutant emissions by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. UK prices start at around £50 ($71) per tonne of CO2, slightly higher than European prices. Meanwhile, the average selling price in the world’s third largest market, California (USA) is about 20 USD/ton. Observers say the supply of CO2 credits is dwindling in the UK to meet the Government’s environmental targets. Therefore, CO2 prices in this market are expected to continue to rise. According to Tim Atkinson, director of sales and brokerage at CF Partners, CO2 trading is one of the cornerstones of climate change policy. He considers this the most important tool to cut emissions in the power sector and heavy industries. For example, the UK has largely phased out the use of coal, largely because CO2 quotas make it too expensive to produce electricity this way. Meanwhile, other tools such as subsidies have fueled the boom of wind farms in the country. The efforts come as the UK, host of the G7 summit this month, is urging the world’s richest nations to facilitate for the “green” global economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. London will also host the United Nations climate summit (COP26) in Glasgow in November.

Specifically, Germany will provide $9.72 billion (€8 billion) for 62 projects it has selected to reduce emissions in the transportation, steel and chemical sectors. According to Economy Minister Peter Altmaier, Germany wants to be a global leader in hydrogen technology, noting that the just announced investment is a step towards making the German economy neutral. with carbon. Mr. Altmaier said that, through the use of hydrogen, Germany could annually cut several million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the steel and chemical industries. Germany has ambitions to lead the world in green hydrogen production. Photo: DW. Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer added: “We are making Germany a hydrogen country. A total of 95% of road traffic still depends on fossil fuels, so Germany needs transport based on renewable energy… We have to push and want to accelerate the transition to mobility. climate-friendly transition”. The German Energy Ministry will oversee 50 of these 62 projects, including plans for more than 2 gigawatts (GW) of electrolytic capacity to produce green hydrogen. This is 40% of the 5 GW target in Germany’s national hydrogen strategy by 2030. The Ministry of Transport will finance the remaining 12 projects in the transport sector. These activities will include the development and production of fuel cell systems and vehicles, including cars, trucks and buses… Hydrogen has gained a lot of momentum in recent years. It is appearing in almost every major oil company strategy and can be seen in many government plans for industrial decarbonisation. Governments, international organizations and oil and gas companies say that blue hydrogen (hydrogen plus carbon is collected and stored) and blue hydrogen (hydrogen produced by electrolysis of water using electricity from energy) solar or wind) could be the key to helping industries decarbonize waste in the energy transition.

Musk cows in Greenland. Photo: Caff The habitat of animals in the Arctic has an area of ​​​​about 7 million square kilometers with an extremely cold, dry climate, strong winds in each season. The species living in this environment have adapted to survive and thrive in the harsh environment. But the climate crisis has taken a toll on their survival, according to the report on Arctic Terrestrial Biodiversity, published by the Arctic Flora Conservation Working Group (Caff. ) belongs to AC. “Climate change is a major driver of change in terrestrial ecosystems in the Arctic and is likely to increase the magnitude of the impact, multidimensional, and unpredictable,” the report said. above said. The temperature in the Arctic is increasing at twice the rate of the rest of the world. This situation leads to extreme weather events that cause southern species to move north and spread pathogens among species inhabiting the area. During the AC ministerial meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland on Thursday, a report assessing the status and development trends of Arctic species was released for the first time, following a five-year assessment. Caff’s 2017 on Marine Biodiversity. This report draws on decades of biodiversity monitoring in the area to provide an overview of the changes that have occurred here. In some parts of the Arctic, the number of important pollinating flies has decreased by 80% between 1996 and 2014. Photo: Caff At the Zackenberg research station in northeastern Greenland, scientists have found that important species such as pollinators have reduced their populations by 80% between 1996–2014. This data reflects the disparity between the timing of flowering of plants and pollinator activity caused by climate. The researchers also found that more than 50% of the 88 species of seabirds surveyed had declined in number, and up to 20% of the species were severely reduced. “On the Arctic tundra, seabirds are the most diverse group of birds,” said Paul Allen Smith, biologist and avian expert who contributed to the report. It is also estimated based on different climate scenarios that 80% of seabird species living in the high Arctic could also lose most of their habitat and breeding grounds in the next 50 years. Photo: Caff With reindeer herds migrating from Russia to Alaska, Ms. Christine Cuyler, an expert and consultant of the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, said: “The number of reindeer individuals is always fluctuating, changing irregularly and there is a change in the number of reindeer individuals. abundance cycle”. “But in some cases, the amplitude of the fluctuation is tending to increase. Now, we are seeing fluctuations in the number of these species falling beyond historical records,” Ms. Cuyler pointed out. The majority of forest reindeer populations and species migrating to the Arctic tundra have declined in recent years. The Bathurst reindeer herd alone, which stretches from Canada’s Northwest Territories to Nunavut, has declined by 98% between 1986 and 2018. Ms. Cuyler said a number of factors that make this animal unable to survive the winter could be responsible for this decline, including the depletion of the main food source, snowfall, insects. pest infestation,… Rising temperatures in the Arctic also cause new pathogens to emerge that adversely affect the health of some species. In 2012, an outbreak of erysipelas, a bacterial infection that affects the skin, killed about 150 musk cows on Banks Island. “Bacteria are present all over the world, but when it comes to the Arctic, it’s completely unusual,” Cuyler said. “It usually won’t work in areas with low temperatures, cold climates. Things are changing as the Arctic is warming.” Furthermore, due to global warming climate change, mammal species are moving north. It is likely that the condition will become a source of parasites and new diseases, directly affecting species living in the area. The report also shows some facts about species that migrate to the Arctic, such as: red foxes compete with and even kill arctic foxes for lairs. In Alaska, brown bears are also competing for muskox habitat. “What’s happening is completely different from before and it’s devastating,” Cuyler said. As species move north, terrestrial ecosystems in the Arctic will increasingly shrink. “Extreme weather events – wildfires or devastating insects – will have systemic consequences for many years in the Arctic,” said Niels Martin Schmidt, a researcher at Aarhus University and also a researcher at Aarhus University. participants reported, emphasized. Sapphire According to The Guardian

Although the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change do not occur at the same time, both crises have similarities. COVID-19 and climate change both cause significant loss of life COVID-19 is known to particularly impact the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, causing severe respiratory illness. Climate change affects all health-related factors such as air quality, drinking water, food supplies and shelter. Climate change is expected to cause an additional 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 2.3 million people worldwide since the pandemic began. COVID-19 and climate change highlight the gap between rich and poor Both the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change are known to impact certain demographic groups. Studies have shown that the vulnerable and disadvantaged pay more in both crises, with the poor suffering more from the impacts of climate change and the pandemic than the rich. There has long been a disparity between the poor and the rich in terms of health care. Pandemics and climate change highlight these disparities. Putting the worldwide healthcare system in crisis Ultimately, both crises pushed regional healthcare systems around the world to the limit. Climate change and COVID-19 have resulted in large numbers of people being hospitalized, forcing countries to reassess how they manage their health care systems. The COVID-91 pandemic and climate change have many similarities. Is climate change the cause of the COVID-19 outbreak? In January 2021, an article published in the journal Science of the Total Environment revealed evidence that climate change may be a direct cause in the emergence of the virus that causes the COVID pandemic. -19, acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2. An international team of scientists from institutions in the UK, Germany and the US has linked climate change caused by climate change to COVID-19. They emphasize that the number of bat species present is related to the number of coronaviruses in a particular environment. Due to climate change, factors such as temperature, atmospheric CO2 and cloud cover are evolving. These factors have a direct influence on the growth process of plants and trees. Climate change is affecting natural habitats and ecosystems through altering environmental factors. Even small adjustments can have a big impact on the species living in the ecosystem. Climate changes have directly created a favorable environment for many bat species to thrive, allowing the emergence of new coronaviruses – including the SARS-CoV-2 strain. COVID-19 is not the only infectious disease linked to climate change. For years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the link between changing environmental conditions and disease outbreaks. It is hoped that this linkage can now become central, forcing policymakers to consider the far-reaching impacts of climate change and devise calculated strategies to avert the damage. environment further and reverse the damage already done if possible. Climate changes create conditions for many new viruses to emerge. What needs to be done to prevent epidemics and climate change? Experts have suggested that tailoring government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change would enable an overall improvement in public health, as well as promote a sustainable economic future. sustainable for regions around the world. In addition, aligning responses offers an opportunity to protect the planet’s biodiversity and limit subsequent changes to diverse ecosystems. Just as anthropogenic climate change affects disease outbreaks, wildlife trade is an important factor in the spread of zoonotic diseases such as SARS-CoV-2. . The illegal wildlife trade causes people to mix with different species of animals where they are not supposed to, which promotes animal diseases. Climate change and infectious diseases cause preventable losses of life. Through strategic adjustments, it is possible to prevent the loss of life. In the coming years, more strategies will be implemented to modify human behaviours, so that they have less impact on the environment and limit the spread of infectious diseases.

The company is interested in planting large timber trees. The tropical monsoon climate is a favorable condition for Vietnam to exploit the largest natural wind source in Southeast Asia. With the potential for average wind speeds of more than 10m/s, Vietnam’s territorial waters are in the top 10% of windiest places on the planet. Some wind power plants are rushing to be completed, in parallel with that is promoting afforestation, greening bare hills, bringing more sustainable growth to localities. Energy source to protect the environment Currently, energy generated from fossil fuels accounts for about 67% of the energy supplied to the world, but is polluting the environment with carbon dioxide emissions. Producing wind power with a 20-year-old turbine generates renewable energy (RE), with no carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. According to calculations by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), the potential for wind power installed in Europe by the end of 2007 with a total capacity of 56.5 GW, will avoid the emission of 90 million tons of CO2 to the environment per year. year. This is equivalent to 45 million cars on the road. In addition to being able to cut CO2, wind power also avoids toxic chemical waste such as mercury and other chemicals that pollute the environment. Using wind power will not deplete or destroy natural resources, but also ensure good use of resources from wind potential. According to the United Nations (UN’s Emissions Gap Report 2020), success in managing the transition to green energy will help developing countries take the leap beyond high-emission technologies. CO2, which underpins richer nations. Vietnam with about 97 million people and 6.5-7% GDP growth has seen energy consumption more than double since 2010. Access to reliable, cost-effective energy sources will be a factor. important for sustainable economic growth. Wind Turbine No. 1. Working together for the program “one billion trees” In the orientation and planning of renewable energy development, Nhon Hoi 1 Wind Power Plant and Nhon Hoi 2 Wind Power Plant invested by FICO Binh Dinh Energy Joint Stock Company as an investor are being built at Phuong Mai mountain, area. Nhon Hoi economy, Binh Dinh province. This is one of the areas assessed to have the largest wind power potential in the country. Nhon Hoi 1 Wind Power Plant has a capacity of 30 MW, surveyed, researched and invested on an area of ​​about 175 hectares, with a total investment of more than VND 1,321 billion. Nhon Hoi 2 Wind Power Plant Project has a capacity of 30 MW, surveyed and researched on an area of ​​about 201 hectares, with a total investment of more than 1,249 billion VND. As of May 2021, the factory has basically completed the infrastructure and safe transportation of super-heavy equipment. Compared with other renewable energy sources such as solar power, after installing wind turbines, the area where the wind turbines are located is still used for farming or other agricultural and forestry activities. Mr. Huynh Van Luan, Deputy General Director of FICO Binh Dinh Energy Joint Stock Company, said that the Nhon Hoi Wind Power Plant site is refurbishing the infrastructure and landscape, accelerating the speed of afforestation. The whole project is expected to be completed by the end of August. Due to the steep rocky and windy terrain, Phuong Mai mountain has no large trees, mainly naturally growing low shrubs. The afforestation project of FICO Company invests in afforestation of large timber trees on the entire Phuong Mai mountain, phase 1 of the project to plant 40 hectares of forests will be implemented from April 2021 by Anh Vu Seed Company Limited. Due to the hot season, priority should be given to afforestation in favorable locations first. Plant breeding work and planting site are also actively preparing for mass planting starting from August this year. The selection of plant species must also take into account factors that are suitable for the rocky terrain and harsh sea breezes at Phuong Mai mountain, therefore, the company will research plants suitable for natural conditions, soil, Abundant native trees create lush green forests. Also according to Mr. Huynh Van Luan, afforestation is difficult, care and protection of forests is even more difficult. “In order to implement the project effectively, we have taken into account detailed plans, such as care procedures, pest control, and weed clearance. Particularly for the Phuong Mai mountain afforestation project, the company will prioritize using local workers right from the stage of planting to tending, managing and protecting forests … “, Mr. Luan affirmed.

The contest aims to raise awareness and promote creativity of union officials, union members, students, youth and the community in proposing ideas, solutions, and policy recommendations to respond to climate change. post in Vietnam. Participants are Vietnamese young people aged between 16 and 35, currently living in the territory of Vietnam. The contest entry is a presentation of ideas, creative solutions, policy recommendations and 1 clip illustrating some of the following topics: Youth with creative communication solutions to improve knowledge about Climate Change; creative youth with solutions to mitigate climate change or reduce greenhouse gas emissions; youth start-ups with responsible business solutions to climate change; Youth design solutions to adapt to climate change and natural disasters in favor of nature and rely on nature. The organizers will mark and select 10 excellent entries to participate in the final round. Time to receive entries from May 17 to the end of July 25; The final round is expected to be held in August. The Central Committee of the Youth Union assigned the provinces, city unions and delegations directly under them to communicate the contest plan on the media; encourage union members and young people to participate in competitions. VT

From 1954-1975, Saigon, under the management of the national government at the time, with the social situation had a temporary period of peace, the economy was developed, the urban attraction increased, leading to the urbanization rate. rapidly developing. Since the 1960s, the economy has depended on massive aid from allied capitalist countries, especially the United States. Saigon urban area has the opportunity to develop further. The networks of roads and main roads were expanded and newly built. The population of Saigon at that time was more than three million people and had become a huge metropolis, a population center, a center of employment and a refugee camp. The Library of General Science, designed by architect Nguyen Huu Thien and architect Bui Quang Hanh, completed in 1972, is highly appreciated for its architectural solutions to adapt to hot, humid tropical climates and heavy rains. In the early 1970s, due to the economic investment policy to attract foreign capital, the city’s industry developed strongly, and a series of large-scale enterprises appeared. In parallel with the development of technical infrastructure, traffic, electricity, water; social infrastructure, public works, commerce, services, large residences, buildings, hospitals, universities are invested and developed with higher quality than before. In addition, a large number of highly qualified and numerous scientific and technical workers, technical workers and craftsmen were born. In which, a team of Vietnamese architects trained from many domestic and foreign sources such as France and the US have met the design and construction needs of Saigon. Based on the contemporary socio-economic foundation, construction activities developed together with close exchanges with Western capitalist countries have created conditions for art movements in the world to be imported into Vietnam. freely. In which, the popular international modern architectural style has contributed to changing the appearance of Saigon architecture. This architectural style has begun to gradually replace the cumbersome and restrictive Western classical and neoclassical architectural forms before, making Saigon architecture bring many elements of a modern urban architecture. compared to other countries in Asia at this time. Notably, most of these architectural works are designed and constructed by a team of Vietnamese architects who meet international modern standards. The stylized stilt house standing on the lake and the flower wall on the reading room façade is a reasonable solution. Columns, beams, cantilevered roofs, roofs reaching out from the walls are familiar traditional images . The trend of modern architecture when entering our country has been applied by the architects to suit the local climatic conditions and has formed the style of “tropical modern architecture”. In fact, this style appears almost widely in countries with tropical climates such as Brazil of South America, some South African countries, South Asian countries such as India, Sri Lanka or from Southeast Asian countries. They have the common characteristics of simple shapes, high-rise buildings, reinforced concrete construction materials, aluminum and glass, high functional value, use of detailed structure of couches, sunshades and corridors in accordance with the requirements of the project. humid tropical climate. However, a special feature is that “tropical modern architecture” in Saigon has been skillfully combined by Vietnamese architects between Western modern technical elements and Eastern culture, exploiting the traditional architectural features in the building. The harmony between architecture, people and nature has made these buildings truly worthy contemporary works to be treasured. Tropical features and Saigon nuances Referring to the typical architectural works of this period, it is impossible not to mention the Independence Palace by the architect. Ngo Viet Thu and his associates designed. My colleagues also have an analysis of this work in the same issue, however, I still want to emphasize, this is a work that shows a harmonious combination of Western and Eastern cultural elements. , creating a project with a “tropical modern” style as a monumental highlight at the end of Le Duan street. Independence Palace seen from above. Photo: Zing The facade architecture of the building is divided into three solid – hollow – and solid pieces, which partly repeats the layout of the previous Norodom Palace, however, can also recall the silhouette of the traditional three-room, two-gable house, similar correspond to the functional areas inside. The ground floor is designed with large glass doors to bring trees and water surface into the building as much as possible. The prominent image on the façade is the unique “stone flower curtain”, the author’s name for his work. Because the facade of the building faces East – North, in order to have a lot of natural light and still limit solar radiation, the author has cleverly combined Western technical materials with traditional aesthetic concepts. The tradition creates the image of the curtain, making people think of the images of the shuttle or the bamboo structures, which are symbols of the gentleman in the concept of the Eastern people. They bring a very familiar feeling to Vietnamese people. Inside the flower curtain is a wide and long porch filled with light, reminiscent of a porch in folk architecture. The indoor spaces are created by the author according to the principle of natural ventilation and open space to exploit the surrounding landscape and also to suit the climate here. Even the roof insulation solution is taken care of. The roof has a two-layer floor structure, the bottom is a bearing concrete layer, the top is a heat-resistant knitting sheet placed on a brick pillow 40cm from the floor, it is thanks to the convection air cushion in the middle that should keep the indoor temperature at all times. cool either. At the same time, in the work, some specific materials are used such as washing stone, grinding stone to paint the walls, but there are people who put the Independence Palace in the category of “tropical architecture that creates Saigon’s nuances in the overall design of the city.” Vietnamese contemporary architecture”. In 1972, the construction of the General Science Library designed by architects Nguyen Huu Thien and Bui Quang Hanh was completed. The work is located in a quite favorable position in the city center, opposite the old Gia Long Palace – now the City Revolution Museum – at the corner of Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Ly Tu Trong streets today. The authors have combined the building block in functionalism by creating two blocks with a clear geometric shape but cleverly arranging them to contrast each other. The horizontal block is the reading room and the vertical block is the bookstore, along with the solid and hollow façade solution to bring unexpected and impressive visual effects. Although this is a tactic that we often encounter in some modern Western works, here the authors have shown the consistency from content to form an architectural solution adapted to the situation. The climate is tropical with lots of sunshine and lots of rain. At the same time, the authors also know how to skillfully combine Western aesthetic elements and traditional Vietnamese elements to create a work with unique nuances. General Science Library Architecture. Photo: Flickr That is the architectural treatment of the facade of the bookstore with solid walls running in the horizontal direction, symbolizing books stacked on top of each other and leaving only small window slots just enough to get light, to Avoid direct sunlight to yellow the documents inside. Or like the image of a stylized stilt house standing on a lake in a cubic layout of the building’s facade, the ground floor floor is raised from the ground to bring a sense of closeness and enjoyment but without losing the grandeur of House. Because the work is facing northwest – southeast, the use of a flower wall on the facade of the reading room block is quite reasonable, both against solar radiation and creating ventilation for the corridors and rooms inside. . Especially here the authors have modernized traditional architectural elements to create decorative motifs that are extremely expressive, bringing great success. The work that makes a strong and unforgettable impression is thanks to this flower wall. The building is no longer a homogeneous box-shaped block, but has used many elements of traditional wooden architecture such as columns, beams, cantilever, roof raced out from the wall, even the familiar bare surfaces of the building. The large wall panels in modern architectural style are also treated with stone materials and decorated with dragon and phoenix reliefs. The shapes and details show that the Vietnameseization as well as the tropicalization of modern architecture at the Library of General Science has reached its peak. University of Medicine and Pharmacy project. Photo: MINH@K It is possible to point out another project, which is the University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Located in a large campus, with a distributed layout but the blocks are linked together by rows of covered corridors on all three floors, so the circulation between functional blocks is quite convenient. It is also thanks to this layout that the building organically connects with the gardens, trees, water surface, weaving in the campus to create a fresh atmosphere, softening the harsh sun of the climate. It also demonstrates the application of the principles of the school of organic architecture that such masters as Frank Lloyd Wright, Alvar Aalto, Richards Neutra have proposed. Although there is a limitation of square shapes, but due to the way of creating a liberal floor plan, due to the flexible solution of space, it has been quite closely combined between the indoor and outdoor spaces. between architectural works and nature in a harmonious and lively manner. The project of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy is a very successful example of a solution against solar radiation. For the east and west facing facades, a vertical and thick slat system combined with the corridor was used. As for the south and north facing sides, the corridor solution is combined with the mixed roof system. The blocks are linked together thanks to the corridors covered with all three floors, so the circulation between the functional blocks is quite convenient and organically connected with the gardens, trees, and the sun. country. This is also a successful work on solutions against solar radiation. For the facades facing east and west, a thick and vertical slat system in combination with the corridor was used. As for the south and north facing sides, the corridor solution is combined with the mixed roof system. Photo: MINH@K In general, the architecture of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy has a high consistency thanks to the use of a wide corridor system solution combined with blue forms, herringbone stairs, whitewashed stone walls that stand out on the green background of trees. All of them create a very typical style of “Saigon tropical architecture”. Although there are only a few typical examples in the overall picture of Saigon urban architecture in the period 1954-1975, it also gives us an idea that Saigon architecture in this period has taken a step forward. outstanding, both adapting to the tropical climate and meeting the needs of the new urban lifestyle of the people here. Whenever mentioning this period, everyone is proud of an architecture with the common name “tropical modernization”, a title favored by many international researchers. With a fairly smooth combination between modernity and ethnicity in architecture, between architectural, climatic and human factors, the works in this period really laid a solid foundation for the the next step of contemporary Vietnamese architecture. Posts: Assoc. Nguyen Khoi

The Japanese have shaped the Tea Ceremony into a national ethic, an art of living conveyed through enjoying a cup of tea. Meanwhile, Vietnam – a coffee powerhouse in the world, has the best Robusta coffee beans in the world, has a long history of culture and enjoys coffee for hundreds of years. Vietnamese coffee is still in the low-end segment, mainly exported raw and has not been properly shaped the inherent position of the industry and the country. With the desire to bring Vietnam’s coffee industry to a new level, enhancing the value of coffee not only as a common drink but also at the level of cultural coffee, art coffee, spiritual coffee… Philosopher’s coffee, worthy of the status of the world’s coffee powerhouse – Trung Nguyen Legend Group has spent time and dedication for many years researching the history, culture, art… of coffee in the world. all areas of human life so that coffee becomes “Coffee of Philosophy”. During Trung Nguyen Legend’s creative and development journey, the spirit of community service commitment has always been the core throughout with many action programs to create great aspirations and great intentions for the country; To build a new position for Vietnam’s coffee industry on the world coffee map and on this Journey, Trung Nguyen Legend wishes to join hands with national strategists so that Vietnam will soon become a country in the world. Mighty and influential all over the world! The Japanese did it! Even Vietnamese people can do it and do it better! Coffee beans shape history on the land of Jamaica Coffee was brought to the island nation of Jamaica in the 18th century by a French king. In 1723, King Louis XV sent three coffee trees to the then French colony of Martinique – a fertile, lush island 1,900km southwest of Jamaica. By 1728, Sir Nicholas Lawes, Governor of Jamaica, had received eight coffee trees from Governor Martinique as diplomatic gifts. From here, the history of coffee on the land of Jamaica began to take shape. The first coffee tree on the island was planted in the parish of St. Andrews, then rapidly expands into the majestic Blue Mountain range of the hills of St. Ann, Manchester and St. Elizabeth. The amazing harmony between the fertile volcanic soil with the cool, cloudy climate and high rainfall in Jamaica has created the ideal conditions for Arabica coffee trees to grow and develop. After 9 years since the first coffee tree was germinated, Jamaica has started to export and opened up the coffee industry. In the early 19th century, more than 600 coffee plantations were established in Jamaica, making this island nation the largest coffee material region in the world from 1800-1840 with an output of up to 70,000 tons per year. After 1840, many coffee plantations faced the risk of closure due to a wave of human resources in the coffee industry shifting to food crops. However, thanks to government intervention, the coffee industry in Jamaica has miraculously revived. The farming law and coffee growing guidelines, which have been in place since 1890, have helped the coffee industry in Jamaica to be more professionally planned. After nearly 250 years of shaping and developing, today, the reputation of delicious coffee beans full of charm from the land of Jamaica has spread around the world, conquering the most demanding guests. Coffee get high Blue Mountain – Pride moat of the people of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is grown on the Blue Mountain mountain range, which is known as the highest roof of the Caribbean Islands with an altitude of 2,256 meters. This is also the highest coffee growing region in the world. Over time, nutrients deposited on the surface of these dormant volcanoes are great natural nutrients for coffee plants to grow and develop. Along with that, the Blue Mountain mountain range has a dense fog cover all year round and low temperatures. This makes the coffee tree grow slowly and takes up to 10 months to be harvested, but creates a very unique delicious taste. For Jamaicans, the Blue Mountain range is like a gift from nature. It is the miracle of nature that has brought the taste of Jamaican coffee more special than any other country. Jamaicans are always proud that they are the ones directly producing the world-famous Blue Mountain coffee beans. Diligence, hard work and dedication are the qualities that are easily seen in the coffee farmers here. In this land, coffee is kept traditional farming methods, harvested by hand and packed into wooden crates like in the 18th century. This dedication has contributed to perfecting the taste of Jamaican coffee. . Over the decades, Jamaican coffee has been around the world. Blue Mountain coffee is also honored to be selected as the drink served at the White House and is known as the Queen’s favorite drink. In 1953, Jamaica established the Coffee Industry Council to maintain and standardize the quality of Blue Mountain coffee according to international standards. Coffee beans are carefully selected, and supervised from grinding, drying, shelling to grading. To be exported, all coffee batches are inspected and approved by the Jamaica Coffee Industry Commission. Thanks to the government’s intervention, Blue Mountain coffee has always kept its excellent quality and is protected globally by trademarks. Therefore, although the production area is small and the output is small, Blue Mountain coffee in particular and Jamaica in general always achieves high value in the large coffee market. It can be said that the coffee industry in Jamaica was born and exists as an indispensable institution thanks to the great favor of the soil and climate here. 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Illustration. https://kinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn The cost of pollution in Europe has risen by more than 50% this year, signaling that climate policies need to be harsher, the region is also starting to make a difference. Futures in the carbon market of Europe, the largest market in the world, exceeded $ 60 / ton for the first time on May 4. Rising prices make it more expensive to release carbon dioxide into the air and force the industry to look for cleaner ways to run production. According to Ulf Ek, investment director at London’s Northlander Commodity Advisors LLP, the bulls have to go further. He hopes the futures contract will trade as high as $ 91 / ton by the end of the year, to boost his incentive to protect the environment. The rise in prices and industry concerns about its competitiveness, poised to put further strain on political discussions about the implementation of the “Green Agreement,” aimed at achieving neutrality. on climate by 2050 and strengthening emissions reduction targets by 2030. Some technologies to cut emissions, such as hydrogen generated without pollution, are still too expensive for steel and chemical manufacturers. But further price hikes could change that. Record carbon prices in Europe will strengthen the Government budget. EU leaders are arguing about enacting stricter pollution targets over the next decade at an extraordinary summit in Brussels, to be held on May 23. On July 14, the European Commission will propose a regulatory package to enact a new goal, by 2030, to cut greenhouse gases by at least 55% from 1990 levels. Agree by national governments and the European Parliament to become the binding rule. https://kinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn

Blue is the Arctic region of Russia, while blue is the area equivalent to the North Pole. Photo: Hellerick (CC BY-SA 3.0). The concept of the North Pole appeared in the Soviet Union in the 1930s to define remote areas with difficult living conditions. Most of these areas are located in permanently frozen areas. Here the land is not fertile and the winter is harsh, especially the difficult terrain, with no means of communication with other localities. These include Zapolyarie and the Far East. Administratively, however, the North Pole was added to more territories, not only distributed in the North of Russia. Specifically, this region includes part of the Ural and Southern Sibiri ranges, which are some areas of Tuva and Altai. In addition, there are similar regions to the North Pole (in blue on the map). Thus, the area of ​​the North Pole, including its equivalent, accounts for about 70% of the territory of Russia! 2. The North Pole is not inhabited by many people Remote village Tiksi in the Republic of Yakutia (Russian). Photo: Sergei Fomin / Global Look Press. Despite such a large area, but in the North Pole only less than 12 million Russians live, which is only 7% of the country’s population. Interestingly, in the North Pole, there are many ethnic minorities. They are the Pomor, Yakut, Tuva and many other peoples. They maintain a traditional way of life for hundreds of years. Cities in the Arctic are now becoming sparsely sparsely populated: In the Soviet era, people came here for money, because salaries for experts were 5-6 times higher than those in the central region of Russia. Many cities and villages were built next to mineral deposits that fell into decline after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. People are moving to warmer weather areas and selling their homes. Currently, in the city of Vorkuta, a 2-room apartment with repair costs about 200,000 rubles (nearly 2700 USD), equivalent to the price of a square meter of housing in the Moscow suburbs. In the villages on the outskirts of the city of Vorkuta, the cheapest price is from 30,000 rubles (400 USD). However, the population of Salekhard city in the Yamal region increases every year, as many locals do not want to leave. 3. The State guarantees the supply of essential goods Staff of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Conditions transport food to remote areas of the Yakutia Republic. Photo: Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations / Sputnik. Identification of the Arctic region is necessary to address the supply of essential goods issues. Every year before winter, Russian authorities organize the transport of goods to these areas such as fuel, medicine, food and other goods, usually by air or water. Of course, shops are still available in cities and rural areas in these areas, but private provision is very expensive. 4. Expensive cost of living in the North Pole Inside a store in the Republic of Yakutia. Photo: Barcroft Media / Getty Images. Farming in the Russian Arctic is very difficult due to the soil characteristics and infrequent weather conditions that allow the transportation of goods from other places. Only one thing here is the cheapest – an apartment. Here cheese costs 2 times more expensive than in central Russia, eggs 3 times more expensive, vegetables 4-5 times more. In fact, in the Arctic regions there are a few things that can be sold at relatively low prices are hunting animals and fish, which are quite rare in other parts of Russia. 5. Bright-colored housing to combat depression Graffiti in the city of Salekhard. Photo: Maria Plotnikova / Sputnik. In many cities in the North Pole, there is a tradition of brightly painted apartment buildings. Due to the lack of sunlight and trees, orange, yellow, and pink buildings add to the excitement. Vacation time longer, retire earlier Deer Farmers in Yamal. Photo: Maksim Blinov / Sputnik. In Soviet times, incentives for people to work in the North Pole were introduced in 1932 and revised several times. Today, people who work there get an additional 24 days off (by the standard 28 days a year), while working in the Arctic equivalent is an extra 16 days. If a person has worked in the Arctic for more than 15 years, then he or she is entitled to retire five years earlier than the average Russian (55 years old for women, 60 years old for men). In areas similar to the Arctic, it takes 20 years to retire. 7. The people of the North Pole adapt quickly to extreme conditions Photo: Ayar Varlamov / Sputnik. People who spend their whole life in the southern regions of Russia find it very difficult to get used to winter with cold winds and lack of sunlight. As for the people of the North Pole, such conditions will not cause them any special problems. A few years ago, scientists from the Republic of Yakutia explained that the body of people of northern Russian origin quickly adapted to extreme nights and extreme climates. QUOC KH Asian NH ( according to the RBTH . com )

Recently, billionaire Bill Gates and his wife – Melinda Gates announced on Twitter that they will divorce after 27 years of marriage. According to Forbes, Bill Gates is currently the 4th richest person in the world with a net worth of $ 130.5 billion. Bill Gates and his wife have many real estate properties, including a 6,100 square meter mansion in Washington. Bill Gates’ mansion was built in 7 years and cost 63 million USD. Before that, Bill Gates bought this land for $ 2 million in 1988. Located on a hillside surrounded by tall trees, the villa is covered with greenery with lots of plants. The work was first completed in 1992 with a 170-square-meter guest house area. This guest house has one bedroom, one bathroom. These are the first places where the technology is tested for future use in the main building. Nearly 500,000 trees were used to build this house, including 500-year-old fir trees. There is also an artificial stream next to the villa for fish release. The villa area has 24 bathrooms, 10 of which are fully equipped with amenities. Bill Gate’s garage can accommodate 23 vehicles, distributed in various areas around the building. In addition, the Bill Gates mansion also has a total of 6 kitchens, located in different places and the staff can be ready for any event, any time. The entire villa is installed with high-tech sensors to monitor the climate and light. Upon arrival at the house, guests are given a panel that interacts with sensors installed throughout the house. They can go to temperature and light to adjust according to their preferences. The wall-mounted speaker system plays music with every step through the rooms. Even the path to the house is also heated. The cinema room is nearly 140 m2, extremely spacious and comfortable for 20 guests. There is also a popcorn machine with a choice of corn and butter. The 18-meter-deep swimming pool is located in a private building of more than 360 square meters. The swimming pool is also equipped with an underwater music sound system. Photo source: BI. Video: Ho Chi Minh City preserves ancient villas. Source: VTV24

The joy after the training hours of the soldiers of the Reconnaissance Company (the Military Headquarters of Ninh Thuan province). Despite the unfavorable weather and weather, the Reconnaissance Company’s increased gardens remained green year round. On the gourd of fruit, Captain Nguyen Minh Phuong, Politician of the Reconnaissance Company, said: “In order for the orchard to grow and develop well, the soldiers regularly compost manure, green manure and dredged ponds and lakes, taking Young mud improves the entire cultivated land. Depending on the characteristics of each plant or vegetable, the cultivation and care methods are also different. Making a lot of familiar things, whether it is sunny or rainy, we always have high quality vegetables, tubers and fruits to serve the daily meals of the army. Boiled gourd with egg fish sauce, chicken and chicken soup, anabas, crab soup, jute vegetables served with eggplant, fish sauce, boiled meat are the favorites of the army in hot days. After two days of weekend, after the fishing entertainment part, the soldiers had a lot of delicious dishes made from fish. According to Captain Mr. Quang Thang, Captain of the Reconnaissance Company, by maintaining stable numbers of livestock, including cows, goats, crossbred pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, geese, and French pigeons, with a total number of nearly With 800 children, each year the unit earns hundreds of millions of dong profits, creates a capital fund, contributes to step by step improve the material and spiritual life of the army. The scouts eat loudly, with high intensity of training and exercise, to improve their fitness and health, in addition to the general standard regime, from homegrown products made by themselves, sometimes The team is again enriched with delicious dishes such as pigeon porridge, stewed chicken, and boneless pork belly. Every festival, Tet, the unit organizes the slaughter of cows, slaughtering goats to desire troops, encouraging cadres and soldiers to actively strive, practice, and fulfill their assigned tasks.

In the midst of a pandemic, we now always hope to see good lights at the end of the tunnel. One of the issues that people are most concerned about is when will we be able to return to normal life. However, many scientists, medical officials and spiritual leaders have determined that this will not be the case. Our house is on fire. Vaccines that are and will save lives will not be able to put out this potential fire in the future. They can only be of help for a short time. What we have experienced over the past year is only a little taste of the suffering that humanity will suffer if we don’t change our own consciousness and actions. In a recent interview, Bill Gates commented that pandemic is the number one dangerous threat to humanity; Therefore, we must be prepared to respond carefully. He said his biggest worry now is climate change and the threat of man-made viruses that lead to bioterrorism. When asked about ways to respond to the pandemic now and in the future, he proposed significant investment in research, training highly specialized groups of people who can respond quickly to diseases. New emerging worldwide, at the same time, research and develop tools to accurately and quickly diagnose symptoms of the disease. Moreover, vaccine manufacturing technology should be focused on development. The world cannot return to normal. The way forward must be a new one, which begins with a deep understanding of our relationships with other species and the entire planet, thereby changing our own behavior and habits. ourselves quickly aiming to improve the world. Without this, we would see bigger fires, even bigger fires than the catastrophic fires in Australia a year ago and the fires in the Amazon and California before. Many places will face extremely cold weather similar to the people of Texas and neighboring states are suffering at this time. These types of weather changes are the hallmarks of a climate crisis that scientists have predicted for decades. However, so far, the vast majority of us have chosen to bury our heads in the sand, ignoring the impending disaster by using goods and products imported from around the world, enjoying Luxury vacations, live in temperature-controlled homes and easy access to the latest gadgets, computers, cars and more. One aspect where we can see the most obvious effects is transportation. Globally, emissions from transport account for about 14% of total annual emissions and especially about 25% of CO2. What is even more remarkable is that traffic emissions are on the rise, while more and more people around the world are getting richer, able to afford their own vehicle and travel frequently. According to traditional capitalist ideology, we can buy, sell, produce and innovate on our own. However, most psychologists and Buddhists today believe that: human desires never end. Electric cars are good, but there are potential problems such as speeding that many people still have. As the number of cars increases, there will be more demand, for example we will need more roads, more parking garages, more natural resources to meet our energy needs. , etc. Six years ago, Bhikkhu Bodhi was the signature of the “Call for leaders of the United States and the world to take action to address the adverse social and psychological impacts of climate change”. In 2019, he again participated in solving the United Nations climate change issues in New York City: The Buddha taught about the causes and roots of suffering mainly directed towards the goal of individual liberation. These teachings show how mental defilements have harmed our personal lives, and now, how they can be overcome. However, because the world is intimately interrelated and unified, we must consider the process of cause and effect that works; Then, based on the results of this research to guide the way change is appropriate for society, at the same time, to propose political institutions and global policies to avoid the disadvantages we face. face. We can call this global application sati sampajañnã, which means mindfulness and correct, clear understanding of all the dangers we face in the present. The most dangerous, which covers the entire world and threatens everyone is often referred to as climate change, but perhaps we should more accurately call climate instability or disorientation. Queen. Buddhism promotes a life in harmony with nature Although travel may, to some extent, be essential for a better life, we should reconsider for ourselves how much travel is appropriate. Just like protein or water is essential, but overusing them will quickly make the body sick. Likewise, the Earth cannot absorb all the travel we take today and so we are making the Earth’s condition worse and worse. In the present age, we travel internationally more and more, so we become distracted, disoriented and insecure with our present life. According to Buddhism, the essence of practice is to let go of the need to change, operate, and control the world. The life of the Buddha made this very clear, sometimes the only thing to do is to focus your energies and sit down. Sit quietly to see the disturbing emotions arising in your mind. Sit firmly to overcome the urge to do something somewhere else, with others. It may be a paradox, but really just sitting down can we hold our heads up from the sand, while at the same time realizing our connection and the need to care more about each other.

This shows that Mr. Guterres recognized the need and importance of input and feedback from international youth leaders in addressing 17 sustainable development goals related to the plan. Climate action. The common point of most of these goals is environmental sustainability and climate change resistance. Not only in the future, our children will “inherit” the Earth, but at this very moment, they are exercising inheritance rights in urgent ways and need to solve current problems immediately. ie. We can name a few members of the United Nations Youth Advisory Council as well as other youth activists from Asia and Africa, who may not be popular but remain silent. make an impact in their community. One of the new members is Archana Soreng of the indigenous Khadian tribe from the Sundergarh district in Odisha, India. Soreng is a research officer at Vasundhara Odisha and a climate leader. In her own opinion, she feels that “in order to build a better world after the Covid pandemic, it is important for indigenous communities to be aware of their joint role in protecting their lips. School, the environment itself will have a direct and long-term impact on their lives ”. Archana Soreng is a research officer at Vasundhara Odisha and a climate leader Speaker and climate activist, Vanessa Nakate has studied and educated herself for many years around environmental and political issues. Before crops failed, record heatwaves, increased deforestation and recently a grasshopper epidemic in East Africa, where she lives, Nakate felt that she could not stand and watch without speaking out for herself. Joining the Fridays for Future and Uganda Rise Up strikes at school, Nakate is at the forefront of the international youth movement working for the climate. Arshak Makichyan is an enthusiastic and outspoken Armenian Russian climate activist. He spoke enthusiastically about activities for the climate, frankly pointing to serious issues such as widespread wildfires, famine, rising sea levels, and rising temperatures that will affect today’s children. and tomorrow. He is an important representative of Russian youth in expressing anger and fears about climate change. Arshak Makichyan is a Russian-Armenian climate activist Ou Hongyi is an 18 year old climatologist located in Guilin, China. Concerned about pollution, emissions, flooding, and other climate-related emergencies in China, Hongyi even went against her parents’ desire to join air advocates. another poster in the world. She has been greatly influenced by Al Gore’s 2006 film An Inconvenient Truth and since watching it at the age of 16, she has repeatedly demonstrated to everyone the state of climate emergency. Fatou Lamin Jeng is a leader and youth educator on climate and gender issues. As a member of Clean Earth Gambia and a speaker at UNFPA Youth Day International in the summer of 2020, Jeng brought the dialogue on this issue to the fore. Kisha Erah Muanã is an avid climate leader in the Philippines, where numerous issues are emerging such as global warming, rising sea levels, soil erosion, water pollution, poverty. , gang activity and violence. In addition, deforestation, super typhoons and earthquakes have been and are having a huge impact on the Philippines. As the youth spokesperson for the Cebu region, Muanã said: “I feel very happy to represent the country at a major event to voice my views on emergencies towards emergencies. with the climate. All these young leaders and many more have given us inspiration to take quick action against climate change to protect the future of this planet. and of all peoples, races, species, and nations. We will be wiser if we rely on the advice of indigenous people, those who are marginalized, who know best of the consequences of irresponsibility. As Archana Soreng observed: “Our ancestors protected forests and nature through the ages with their traditional knowledge and practices. Now, we must become the leaders in combating the climate crisis ”.

Even though there is news of reduced CO2 emissions into the atmosphere in the early stages of a pandemic, the risk of climate change remains evident. New research has shown that, even after a year of decommissioning and production cessation, global greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase at an unceasing rate. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, the researchers note, humanity needs to focus purposefully on reducing fossil fuel emissions to close to zero, but even less. In that case, humans also need to find ways to further remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Covid-19 is believed to have contributed to change in planetary climate; Source: topnewsrussia.ru The rapidly changing climate is caused by human activities and this is a scientific conclusion. Back in 1988, scientists put the issue of global warming on the agenda, emphasizing that humanity is facing a “climate emergency”. In 2020, 11,000 scientists around the world released a statement with the same name, calling for immediate action. According to the scientific community, our failure to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere will turn unusually hot waves, storms, wildfires and melting glaciers “a daily thing” and could “make the a large area of ​​uninhabitable Earth ”. Researchers noted that the world leaders’ actions against climate change cannot be called enough and effective. At the same time, the media’s response to the Covid-19 epidemic, such as the use of masks and social isolation, illustrated a useful, effective model of action. People should do the same with climate change. Since CO2 has remained in the atmosphere for decades, the longer humans wait for decisive action, the more extreme the weather, and the more likely it is to pass points of no return or out of control. Covid-19 pandemic and global warming A pandemic may have little effect on climate change, but Covid-19 can certainly teach us a lot about the global threats that exist. Recently, researchers from King’s College London have concluded that countries that are better prepared for a climate emergency have much more advantages in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. More importantly, the scientists also concluded that countries should treat the climate crisis as a pandemic. Research taking data from 110 countries shows that societies “in which people care about each other” cope better with pandemics. The work highlights the urgent need to invest in both climate action and public health infrastructure so countries can better prepare for similar disasters in the future, as Sciencealert writes. By looking at the social, economic and health measures each country is proposing to deal with the pandemic, the King University researchers found a lack of “social cohesion” in America. and Western Europe led to an increase in Covid-19 mortality. More than 71% of emissions since 1988 are believed to have been generated by 100 of the world’s super corporations; Source: topnewsrussia.ru Last year, the economic slowdown caused by the global pandemic cut CO2 emissions by about 7%, which according to some studies, only 10% of this initial sharp drop was due to air travel. reduction. Another study shows that the Covid-19 pandemic will only cool the planet by about 0.01 ° C by 2030. This is a small difference, but the good news is that if combined, then cut. By investing in fossil fuels, we can avoid warming of 0.3 ° C in the future by 2050. “Increased fossil fuel emissions may not be entirely the cause of the increase in methane concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere, but a reduction in fossil fuel emissions,” says chemist Ed Dlugokenski. is an important step to climate change mitigation. Reality shows that, even if people around the world decide to stay home, travel less, fly less and consume less, it’s still not a solution, because 71% more emissions since 1988 have been generated by only 100 of the world’s super companies. These are companies and the systems related to these companies need to be changed. Therefore, it will take more than one global pandemic to address the climate crisis.

According to a study, climate neutrality in Germany will be possible as early as 2045 – five years earlier than the federal government has set itself the target. This would mean saving almost a billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to the report by the organizations Stiftung Klimaneutralität, Agora Energiewende and Agora Verkehrswende. That would be a reduction of 15 percent compared to the current goal of becoming climate neutral in 2050. In order to achieve the faster goal, however, according to the experts, climate protection would have to be accelerated. Technologies such as energy efficiency, renewable energies, electrification and hydrogen would have to be ramped up even faster. In order for Germany to become greenhouse gas neutral as early as 2045, according to the scenario it is specifically necessary for Germany to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2030 – so far the target is 2038 at the latest.

Goal: Faster electrification in traffic

The study authors consider significantly higher expansion rates to be necessary for wind power and photovoltaics. Hydrogen should become increasingly important and after 2040 replace natural gas as the most important energy carrier for controllable electricity generation – in times when there is neither sufficient solar nor wind energy available. Equipping buildings with heat pumps must also be addressed more intensively. According to the experts, one and two-family houses in Germany could, for example, be completely supplied with heat pumps by 2045. In addition, according to the authors, electrification should proceed much faster in the transport sector. As early as 2032, cars with internal combustion engines should no longer be registered. By 2030 there should already be 14 million electric cars in stock. By 2045, almost all vehicles with internal combustion engines would have to be replaced by e-cars. Goods are to be increasingly transported by rail. Personal mobility will change, it is said: “People use public transport or bicycles a lot more, and they walk more.” The study also assumes that the trend of increasing demand for vegetable and synthetic substitutes for meat and milk will continue. Lower animal populations should help to make agriculture climate-neutral.

Change in the “understanding of mobility” required

“Climate neutrality is a race against time,” said the director of the Climate Neutrality Foundation, Rainer Baake. He pointed to the “radical change of course in the United States” under President Joe Biden and emphasized that Germany, too, could get faster on climate protection. “What we need now is the political will to implement it.” The director of Agora Verkehrswende, Christian Hochfeld, admitted that the traffic turnaround in particular was “a major challenge if the structural change required for it is to succeed economically and socially”. The technological change must go hand in hand with a change in the “understanding of mobility” towards fewer private cars and more public and shared means of transport. In order to accelerate climate protection, more must be invested, says Patrick Graichen, director of the Agora Energiewende think tank. The problem is that the approval process for wind turbines, for example, is taking too long – that will have to be faster in the future. The climate organizations intend to submit specific proposals for climate policy measures in the coming weeks. With information from Eva Lamby-Schmitt, ARD capital studio.

From Marcel Heberlein, ARD capital studio You don’t need superheroes or super nerds for good climate policy. That could be the motto of the new Citizens’ Council for the Climate. “Among other things, we have a tram driver from Berlin with us, a pensioner from Hesse, schoolchildren and students,” says Rabea Koss, spokeswoman for the citizens’ council. 160 people, young and old, with and without a migration history, with a lot of knowledge about climate change and with little – a “mini-Germany” is to be discussed in the Citizens’ Council. The participants were drawn at random, but care was taken to ensure that a cross-section of society that was as representative as possible came together.

The “what” is fixed, the “how” is up for discussion

Experts from science should provide a factual basis. The Paris climate target – significantly less than two degrees global warming – has been set. Germany has committed itself to this. Then the citizens should evaluate for themselves which climate policy should follow from this in their opinion. “It is important that we do not give them these ratings. On the contrary,” says sustainability researcher Ortwin Renn from the University of Stuttgart. “We are interested in how people who will be affected by climate change want to set their own priorities.” There will be twelve online sessions, lectures by experts, and the first results in the summer. The crucial question, of course: Does politics have to adhere to the recommendations? She doesn’t have to. But sustainability researcher Renn suggests that the future federal government must publicly justify every step it takes to deviate from the proposals of the citizens’ council.

Ireland is a pioneer

The example of Ireland shows that citizens ‘councils can achieve a surprisingly large amount: A citizens’ council there resulted in gay marriage being legalized. The German Citizens ‘Council on climate policy already has a big name advocate on its side: Horst Köhler, the former Federal President, is the patron of the Citizens’ Council – and a fan Charcoal burner. But he can accompany and supplement. “He can sound out willingness to change and thus perhaps enable decisions that would otherwise not have come about”.

Horst Köhler (r.) And Ortwin Renn (l.) Support the Citizens’ Council on Climate. Image: dpa

Overcoming the distance between politicians and citizens

Köhler currently recognizes a gap between the level of government and “what is happening below in the people”. He sees citizens’ councils as an attempt to bridge this gap – and as a “double sign of confidence”: confidence in the willingness of citizens to support or even drive change and “to transform social conflicts into workable compromises”. So the expectations of the randomly selected citizens are pretty high. Or to put it positively: A lot of hope. Sustainability researcher Renn also has that. He sees an opportunity in the citizens ‘council to move from the regulars’ table to the round table. It’s easy to make politics at the regulars’ table. “We can forget the complexity of the matter very quickly, because then it’s all about creating moods.” It is different in the citizens’ council. Citizens are practically called upon to come to “very useful insights” and “sometimes painful insights” as part of a dialogue. At the end of June, the Climate Citizens Council is due to present its recommendations.

Biden seeks to play the leading role of the United States in global climate negotiations. He promised at the summit on Thursday that he would substantially reduce US carbon emissions. Other world leaders promised to take action. The meeting called on rich countries to take on more responsibilities.

In the opening speech of the summit, Biden said: “No country can solve the climate crisis on its own.” “All countries, especially the world’s largest economies, must take responsibility.”

This week’s climate summit aims to promote global emission reduction actions to fulfill the “Paris Climate Agreement”, which requires countries to make new commitments to strengthen emission reduction measures every five years. The Paris Agreement is not a legally binding enforcement mechanism, but mainly relies on pressure from the international community to persuade countries to implement substantial emissions reductions.

Scientists and environmental activists said that if major carbon emitters do not take major actions within ten years, the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrialization will not be achieved. According to the United Nations, if the temperature rise exceeds this value, it may cause a variety of risks. For example, it may cause damage to some ecosystems or cause sea level to rise, which will inundate some large cities.

Biden announced a new goal at this summit, hoping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% to 52% by 2030 compared with 2005. When formulating such climate targets, 2005 is often used as the base year for greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (Environmental Protection Agency) data, in 2019, US carbon emissions were reduced by about 13% compared to 2005, and carbon emissions in 2020 are expected to be reduced by 21% compared to 2005, which is partly benefited from The economic slowdown caused by the new crown epidemic, but as the economy recovers, this year’s carbon emissions in the United States may rise again.

Major companies such as Apple, Johnson & Johnson and Wal-Mart have all expressed support for Biden’s carbon emissions targets, but some Republican members of the U.S. Congress and energy industry professionals who criticized this stated that Biden’s plan may increase energy prices and harm the U.S. economy. .

Mike Sommers, the leader of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the largest oil and gas industry association in the United States, said: “The plan they propose today addresses the risks of climate change, but does not address the key challenge of lack of affordable and reliable energy. .”

U.S. government officials said there are multiple ways to achieve climate goals, combining federal policies with actions by states, businesses, and other local organizations. Biden has proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure package, which includes many reduction measures, such as a proposed standard that requires the United States to use low-carbon energy to generate electricity.

The United States submitted a 24-page climate plan to the United Nations on Thursday, including a wide range of major options to achieve the aforementioned goals. Officials said that a federal climate task force set up by Biden will release a more detailed plan later this year. The United Nations is scheduled to hold final negotiations in Glasgow in November to raise national climate goals. Critics call for more active implementation of any new emissions agreements, which may be one of the main content of negotiations in the coming months. Kerry said that emerging technologies such as satellites and artificial intelligence can now make it easier to track and verify emissions, and the United States will consider deploying these technologies.

Russian President Vladimir V. Putin only made vague promises. He said that by 2050, Russia’s carbon emissions would be significantly reduced. At the same time, Putin emphasized a carbon pricing pilot project, saying that the project will enable Sakha in 2050. The forest area has achieved carbon neutrality, but Putin did not mention the construction of the Nord Stream 2 (Nord Stream 2). North Stream 2 is a large natural gas pipeline that has been opposed by climate advocates and US national security advisers.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of a new partnership with the United States to expand the use of renewable energy.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canada is committed to reducing carbon emissions by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by the end of this decade.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that Britain is enacting legislation to strive to reduce emissions by 78% from 1990 levels by 2035. The UK announced this new goal earlier this week, which is a step further from the previous goal of reducing emissions by 68% by 2030.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said that by 2020, Japan will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46% on the basis of 2013, which is an important manifestation of Japan’s solidarity with the United States.

The European Union this week approved a trillion-dollar plan to promote the 27-nation group to achieve carbon neutrality and improve overall ecological performance by 2050.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, raising the goal of achieving carbon neutrality until 2060, and pledged to end illegal deforestation by 2030. In his speech at the summit, Bolsonaro called on rich countries and carbon markets to provide funding for such environmental protection measures.

“The environmental services provided by our biome to the entire planet must be paid fairly in order to recognize the economic nature of environmental conservation activities,” Bolsonaro said. “We are ready to start international cooperation at any time and continue to cooperate with an open attitude. .”

Brazil has asked the Biden government to provide $1 billion to help reduce deforestation by 40%. Indian officials have also emphasized to John Forbes Kerry, the US President’s special envoy for climate change, that the United States and other industrialized nations need to fulfill their pledges to provide up to $100 billion a year to support similar efforts.

In 2019, a logging company in the state of Para, Brazil stocked logs, and Brazilian President Bolsonaro promised to end illegal logging in Brazil by 2030

Marshall Islands President David Kabua, who is facing the threat of rising sea levels, also called on advanced economies to help.

He said: “Countries that are vulnerable to climate change often hear excuses that national emission reduction costs are too high, but political signals, especially those from major economies, affect investment and innovation decisions in low-carbon projects.” He said: “Now is the time to make the signal clear.”

The United States is working with Norway and the United Kingdom to protect tropical forests

In addition, the United Kingdom, Norway and the United States said on Thursday that they will join forces with some of the world’s large companies to raise more than $1 billion in funds for countries that can prove to reduce carbon emissions by protecting forests.

Companies such as Amazon, Nestlé, Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline and Salesforce have pledged to fund this new initiative called the “LEAF Coalition.”

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Dong Cao is about 20km from the center of Son Dong district, about 120km from Hanoi. Dong Cao still retains its wild features Around Dong Cao are beautiful mountains and ethnic villages creating a poetic and magnificent scene Besides the wild and poetic landscape, Dong Cao is also associated with myths and legends bearing spiritual colors. According to some local people, there is a King’s cave associated with the story of three talented generals of the Ly dynasty discussing about the army fighting against the Song. The people here consider the King’s cave as a sacred relic in the sacred forest. They also set up a temple to worship the 3 kings, enhancing the spiritual beauty of the ecological zone. Dong Cao has a cool and fresh climate, suitable for ecotourism Many people refer to Dong Cao as “sleeping princess” because the tourism potential here has not been adequately exploited. According to Son Dong district authorities, the area of ​​Dong Cao plateau is up to thousands of hectares, bordering Lang Son province. On the large grassland of Dong Cao there are big rocks with strange shapes With a large meadow, visitors can camp, spend the night, enjoy the fresh and pleasant atmosphere in Dong Cao and watch the surrounding mountains. The green grass hills in Dong Cao also attract tourists by the ancient rocky beaches scattered with strange shapes. Along with the beautiful natural scenery, Dong Cao is also home to the Dao, Nung, Cao Lan … with many cultural features. Dong Cao is a steppe with an area of ​​thousands of hectares bordering Lang Son province In 2016, the inter-commune road through Dong Cao was poured with concrete to facilitate travel. Bac Giang province is advocating to promote tourism development in Dong Cao area. The large grassland in Dong Cao is suitable for camping overnight Mr. Wei Van Tuyen – Secretary of Son Dong district, said that Dong Cao is also adjacent to the primary forest of Khe Ro, so it is very convenient for tourism development, especially adventure tourism and community. Dong Cao – Khe Ro area was proposed by Bac Giang province to establish a national-level tourist area.

Earth Day is launched by the United Nations, held on April 22 every year, to encourage movements to protect the environment around the world to prevent more frequent disasters. climate change and environmental destruction. April 22 this year will be the 51st Earth Day in the world. Since 1970 until now, the Foundation for Earth (Earthday.org) has been working with more than 75,000 partners in more than 190 countries to promote active action to protect planet Earth. In response to Earth Day 2021, from April 20 to 22, the Foundation for the Earth calls on the world to take action with world leaders to prevent the upcoming catastrophes of gas change. posterity and environmental destruction; together restore the Earth. “Restoring our Earth” is also the theme of Earth Day 2021 in the context of the world facing the Covid 19 pandemic and towards restoring normal life, economic recovery and restoration. Earth. Our Earth Restoration theme focuses on the emerging green technologies and natural processes that can restore the world’s ecosystems. In this way, the subject rejects the notion that mitigation or adaptation is the only way to address climate change. Rubbish at Lake Uru Uru, in Oruro, Bolivia, March 30, 2021. EPA photo. The global summit on climate was initiated by US President Biden On Earth Day this year, it is very special that the “Leaders Summit on Climate Change” will take place on April 22 and 23 and chaired by US President Joe Biden. This is one of the outstanding activities of the events celebrating Earth Day this year. The summit on climate is held in an online format with the participation of leaders from countries with major economies in the world. This summit also marks the 5-year anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change (December 12, 2015). On April 21, in a statement, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the summit on climate change organized by the US via online form. and there will be an important speech. President Biden has invited 40 world leaders including those who care about the environment along with leaders from the countries rated as the most polluting, such as China and India. This will be an opportunity for the new US president to commit his intention to fight climate change through a clean energy revolution for businesses and job creation for the people. The event will be streamed live for the public to follow. Many events are held for Earth Day Official poster of Earth Day 2021. Source: earthday.org. There will be hundreds of events held around the world during the largest event on the planet. The Organization for the Earth alone will organize “Three Days of Climate Change”, a three-day conference with many seminars and presentations. The event started on April 20 with the Global Youth Summit hosted by Earth Uprising. This global youth summit includes seminars, speeches, discussions and messages with the participation of prominent climate activists such as Greta Thunberg, Alexandria Villasenõr and Licypriya Kangujam. On the evening of April 20, the Hip Hop Caucus organization and its partners organized an online summit “We Shall Breathe”. This digital event will look at climate and environmental justice and equity, the links of the climate crisis to pollution, poverty, and racism. and pandemic. On April 21, the Multilingual Online Summit that spanned various time zones with the participation of prominent activists from the continents, focused on the important role of climate change educators and why we need climate change education right now. The conference is hosted by Education International (Education International) with the theme Education for the Earth. In parallel with the aforementioned global climate summit, the For the Earth Organization will hold seminars, special discussion groups to focus on the topic “Restoring Our Earth”, in That will cover natural processes, green technologies and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. Selected topics include: Understanding of climate and environment; Climate recovery technology; Efforts to reforest forests; Regenerative agriculture; Equity and justice for the environment; Science and civic education about the Earth and the environment; Clean up the world and more. Create beautiful pictures from the many pieces of the Earth NASA’s #ConnectedByEarth program will connect participants around the world. Photo: NASA. To celebrate Earth Day 2021, the US Aerospace Agency (NASA) will host an online Earth Day event from April 21 to 24, focusing on a more sustainable way of life on the home planet. Explore our relationships between Atmosphere, water cycle, forests, fields, cities, ice caps and Earth’s climate. The program #ConnectedByEarth will feature live presentations by NASA scientists, conversations with astronauts and space scientists, videos, interactive science content, an kid-friendly play area, a scavenger hunt, hundreds of downloadable resources and more. Additionally, on Earth Day and throughout this week, each individual can celebrate with people all over the planet by posting an image on social media of the part of Earth connecting you with planet and tag this image with #ConnectedByEarth. Through #ConnectedByEarth, NASA says, aggregated images of various regions, humans and other creatures shared by people create a beautiful picture of the many pieces of the puzzle that are connected to each other in our world.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ngo Duc Thanh, Hanoi University of Science and Technology. (Photo: Bich Lien) That is shared by Assoc. Ngo Duc Thanh, Hanoi University of Science and Technology – a young scientist who has just received the nomination for the Ta Quang Buu Prize in 2021 announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Sincere and full of enthusiasm of the scientist who met us, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Thanh said: Global climate change (CC) is a contemporary challenge that humanity is facing. Many human and computational resources are focused by the world to make future climate change scenarios under different assumptions. In 2012, at an international conference in Vietnam led by Assoc. Ngo Duc Thanh co-organized, Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiments (Southeast Asia) project coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiments (Southeast Asia) was established with the goal of sharing computational resources, human resources and promoting research for Southeast Asia. As soon as CORDEX-SEA was initiated, Assoc. Ngo Duc Thanh and his colleagues have embarked on research on simulating extreme temperature and precipitation factors for Southeast Asia. The study focuses on a number of climatic factors for the entire Southeast Asia region such as the number of heavy rainy days, the number of consecutive rainy or no rainy days, the number of days when the temperature is too hot or too cold … The program helped him to be named in the list of nominees for the Ta Quang Buu Award in 2021 – the project “Evaluation of the ability of the RegCM4 model to simulate the extreme indicators of rain and temperature in the CORDEX-Southeast. ASIAN”. According to Assoc. Ngo Duc Thanh, there are currently many models with different parameter configurations that can be used to calculate future climate change for the global as well as for individual regions such as Southeast Asia. However, different models will give different errors in different countries, regions, and times. During more than 4 years of implementation, Assoc. Ngo Duc Thanh and international colleagues conducted 18 simulation experiments to find the most suitable and optimal model configuration capable of representing the extreme climatic factors of rain and heat. area. 18 experiments were also ranked, from which the most optimal set of model parameters were selected, serving the long-term climate change projection until the end of the 21st century. After being announced, the work received the attention of the research community inside and outside the area. By providing the most optimal model parameters for long-term simulation experiments in Southeast Asia, the work is extremely important, helping to save significant resources and computation time. planning future climate change for the entire region. Initial research results are positive, but things have not stopped. Assoc.Prof.Dr. Ngo Duc Thanh said that, along with the results obtained, many big questions were re-opened: What is the cause of the difference in rainfall increase and decrease in different regions of the region? How do changes in the rain temperature regime affect extreme phenomena such as floods, droughts, hot weather …? However, the thing that Assoc. Ngo Duc Thanh feels most confident and confident that it is the handshake association of international scientists. Never before has the inter-country cooperation in the field been so extremely challenging as meteorology and climate change have been so closely coordinated. Talking more about the success of the project, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Thanh said: This is not only an honor for each individual scientist but also an opportunity for the field of meteorology / climate to be “quietly” and Picky learners, workers get more attention from society. Concerned about this field has not been concerned by many people, he expressed: There are very few young people interested in studying this field because this is also a challenging issue. “In recent years, each course has only recruited very few students, leading to this industry often scored relatively low, while the industry is in need of people who are good at math, physics and computer science.” In addition, during his work, he witnessed “inflows of people coming and going” in a number of hydro-meteorological research units, partly due to working conditions and inadequate income. living did not attract them. “We need the push to create a team of high-quality meteorologists that can be dedicated and passionate about the industry. That way can meet the needs of the society, solving practical and urgent problems such as forecasting natural disasters or researching climate change ”, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Thanh shared. /. The Ta Quang Buu Award is awarded annually by the Ministry of Science and Technology to honor scientists who have outstanding achievements in basic research in the fields of natural sciences and engineering. In 2021, together with TS. Bui Minh Tuan, Assoc. TS. Ngo Duc Thanh, a famous meteorologist was nominated for the “Main Award” category of this award. The Awards Ceremony is expected to be held on May 18 – Vietnam Science and Technology Day.

From Steffen Wurzel, ARD studio Shanghai China is the world’s largest emitter of CO2, and the trend is still rising. The government has announced that the peak of CO2 emissions will be reached by 2030, only from then on less carbon dioxide will be blown into the air in China year after year. State and party leader Xi Jinping has also promised that the world’s most populous country will be carbon neutral by 2060. In order to achieve this goal, the communist leadership is massively expanding renewable energies. Several new nuclear power plants are also being built or are in the planning stage. The greatest challenge for China in terms of climate protection remains the enormous dependence on hard coal. Because in the People’s Republic around two thirds of the electricity is still generated in coal-fired power plants.

“China needs a complete U-turn on coal matters”

“There will be no solution to the climate change issue if we don’t also talk about China’s dependence on coal,” said Li Shuo of the environmental organization Greenpeace in Beijing.

China needs a complete U-turn in terms of coal. This is not only a question of environmental protection, but also has an economic aspect. With the many new coal-fired power plants, China is primarily burning money, not just coal. Incidentally, this also applies to the coal-fired power plants financed by China in other countries. Workers in coal mine in Shanxi Province, China. Image: AFP

New coal power plants

It is not foreseeable that the proportion of coal-fired power generation in China will soon and rapidly decline. According to figures from the Global Energy Monitor, a non-governmental organization from San Francisco, new coal-fired power plants with a total output of 38 gigawatts went online in China last year alone. This corresponds to around 35 times the output of the controversial new coal-fired power plant in Datteln, North Rhine-Westphalia. At an economic conference in Bo’ao, South China earlier this week, China’s state and party leader Xi Jinping once again emphasized that he wanted to work with other countries on climate protection. At the same time, however, Xi also indicated that other standards should be applied to developing countries than to western industrialized nations.

Industrial nation or emerging market?

The decisive factor here is that while the People’s Republic has presented itself technologically and economically as a fully fledged, high-performance industrial nation for years, it describes itself as an emerging country when it comes to environmental and climate protection. In a conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron at the end of last week, Xi also made it clear: He strictly rejects a possible European tax on products from countries that have more lax climate rules than the EU, because China would be affected . So when it comes to climate protection, China’s communist leadership has promised a lot. But when it becomes concrete, many questions remain unanswered.

An image of polluted air was taken on February 13, following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, in Beijing, China. Photo: Reuters. On April 20, the International Energy Agency said that global CO2 emissions from electricity use will increase by nearly 5% this year. This suggests that an economic recovery from Covid-19 could bring many benefits, except for climate sustainability. The IEA’s 2021 Global Energy Assessment predicts that carbon dioxide emissions will rise to 33 billion tons this year, 1.5 billion tons higher than in 2020, the highest increase in more than a decade. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said this year’s increase in emissions this year could be increased by the recovery of coal use in the power sector, which is forecast to be particularly strong in Asia. It will also put pressure on governments to take action on climate change. US President Joe Biden will hold an online summit involving dozens of world leaders this week to discuss climate change ahead of global negotiations in Scotland at the end. this year. Last year, as electricity usage fell due to the Covid-19 pandemic, energy-related CO2 emissions fell 5.8% to 31.5 billion tons, after reaching a peak in 2019 of 33, 4 billion tons. The IEA’s annual review analyzed the latest country data from around the world, economic growth trends and new energy projects. Global energy demand is expected to grow 4.6 percent by 2021, led by developing economies, pushing it above 2019 levels, the report says. Demand for fossil fuels is on the rise in 2021, with both coal and gas rising above 2019 levels. IEA said more than 80% of its forecast for coal demand growth by 2021 will come from Asia, led by China. Coal use in the US and the European Union is also on the rise but will remain below pre-crisis levels.

Despite the disruptions caused by the corona pandemic, the conversion of the energy supply to more sustainable resources has made progress. Last year almost $ 500 billion was invested in the energy transition worldwide, more than ever before. 92 of 115 countries examined have made progress since 2010, reports the Foundation of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva. Eight of the ten largest economies in the world have also committed to becoming climate neutral by the middle of the century, i.e. not emitting any more CO2 on balance. “All of the leading ten economies have significantly improved their ecological sustainability, especially when it comes to reducing the carbon footprint in the energy mix, supported by strong political commitment and investments in the energy transition,” writes the WEF. The number of people without electricity has decreased significantly since 2010.

Fossil fuels still dominate

But there is still a lot to be done. The authors of the study point out that in 2018 81 percent of global energy came from fossil fuels, and global emissions rose steadily in the period up to 2019. 770 million people around the world still have no access to electricity. The experts also note that the progress made in the energy transition is very uneven. High-income countries made more progress than emerging economies compared to the rest of the world. The world ranking of the countries with the greatest efforts in this area (“Energy Transition Index”) is headed by Sweden, followed by Norway and Denmark. Of the ten largest economies in the world, only Great Britain and France are in the top 10. They only cause around three percent of energy-related CO2 emissions and make up around two percent of the world’s population.

Germany does not belong to the top group

Germany does not belong to the top group. The Federal Republic has moved up from 20th place to 18th place in a year-on-year comparison, but this means that progress has been limited. The reason is the still high share of coal-fired electricity in the energy supply, while France and Great Britain benefit from the largely emission-free nuclear energy. The USA was in 24th place (after 32nd place in the previous year), China on 68 (78), India fell from 74 to 87. It remains to be seen whether the restructuring of the energy supply is really sustainable. The corona pandemic has questioned the resilience of the energy transition, the WEF states. Because many countries simply lack the necessary money to push ahead with the restructuring of their energy supply. Digitization poses a further danger for energy systems. This would create new risks that would jeopardize the “reliability, resilience and affordability” of future energy, according to the WEF. In this decade it is therefore important to guarantee the implementation of the energy transition and to push it further. For this to succeed, it is “of crucial importance” that politics work hand in hand with private actors in the economy. Of course, the prerequisite is that the global economy quickly gets back on its feet after the end of the pandemic. This is the only way to create a resilient energy transition.

Negotiators from the EU states and the European Parliament have finally agreed to tighten the climate target for 2030. By then, the European Union’s greenhouse gases are to be reduced by at least 55 percent below the 1990 level. So far, the target has been minus 40 percent. The climate law will also make it legally binding that the EU will become climate neutral by 2050. From this point onwards, the international community wants to emit fewer greenhouse gases than it otherwise compensates.

Savings through lowering?

After more than 15 hours of negotiations, the negotiators of the European Parliament finally accepted the brand that the EU heads of state and government had set at the end of 2020. The EU Parliament actually wanted a lot more: a 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gases and a more rigorous calculation method. The MPs only reached concessions in details. In addition to the percentage, the main point of contention was the question of whether and to what extent the amounts of carbon dioxide stored by forests, plants and soils should be included. MEPs complain that including these so-called sinks weakens the savings target. Instead of 55 percent, the actual savings would only be 52.8 percent, complained the Greens, among others.

Climate council should watch over goals

The parliamentarians negotiated at least that the counting of the sinks will be limited to 225 million tons of carbon dioxide. The EU Commission is to increase the binding power of the forests to 300 million tons of carbon dioxide through afforestation, so that net greenhouse gases could be saved by more than 55 percent. Parliament was able to establish a climate council with 15 experts to support the implementation of the goals. In addition, a greenhouse gas budget is determined for the next few decades, from which a milestone for 2040 can be derived.

“Binding promise”

The details of the deal now leave room for interpretation. The agreement puts the EU “on the green path” for a generation, said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “It is our binding promise to our children and grandchildren.” Vice-President Frans Timmermans said that the EU was sending “a strong signal to the world”. The liberal chairman of the Environment Committee in the EU Parliament, Pascal Canfin, said that the compromise would enable a reduction of “close to 57 percent” by 2030 compared to 1990. The social democratic rapporteur Jytte Guteland made a similar statement. Parliament wanted more, but this was “a good first step towards climate neutrality,” she said.

Ambitious but necessary

The federal government praised the agreement as setting the course for new investments. Now the way is clear for an “ambitious European climate law”, said Economics Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU). “With clear, long-term objectives, we now have the unique opportunity to promote and reconcile climate protection and business together.” With investments in innovations and new clean technologies, jobs could be secured and new ones created, said Altmaier. Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek also welcomed the EU decision. This was “ambitious, but absolutely necessary in view of the ongoing climate change,” said the CDU politician of the news agency dpa. Karliczek called for research in the field to be further strengthened. Without the further development of climate-friendly technologies, it will not be possible to limit the rise in temperature worldwide. “All over the world there will be more and more demand for climate-friendly technologies. The development of climate-friendly technologies will be a key issue for our country in the next few years,” emphasized Karliczek.

“Leadership lost”

The German CDU MP Peter Liese spoke of a “historic agreement”. If everything goes well, it is quite conceivable that the target for 2030 will be “overachieved” and that in the end there will be a “net 57 percent” reduction. The Federation of German Industries described the 55 percent target as “extremely ambitious”. The Greens were disappointed. “With this climate target and climate law, the European Union is losing its pioneering role in climate protection,” criticized MEP Michael Bloss. “The Paris climate agreement will hardly be able to be adhered to, climate change will not forgive us for that.” His group colleague Sven Giegold complained that the climate target had been reduced with a “computing trick”. This is a serious mistake, and the federal government has also contributed to it.

Biden invites you to the summit

The parliament and the council of the EU states still have to formally approve the outcome of the negotiations. Before US President Joe Biden’s virtual climate summit on Thursday and Friday, the political pressure was high to tie down a binding EU target and thus bring the EU climate law under wraps. The US is also expected to announce a more ambitious climate target for 2030. At the end of the year, all contractual partners are to sharpen their climate targets at a world climate conference in Glasgow. Otherwise the treaty target of stopping global warming below 2 degrees – and if possible only 1.5 degrees – would be missed.

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the Opening Session of the Summit on Climate (Photo: VGP). At the invitation of US President Joe Biden, on the evening of April 23, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered an important speech on the topic “Economic benefits of Climate Action” at the Summit on Climate Post, held in the online form for two days April 22-23. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that as a country heavily affected by climate change, especially in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam commits to take drastic action to respond comprehensively to climate change. including 9% reduction in total greenhouse gas emissions by domestic resources and up to 27% reduction with bilateral and multilateral international support. According to the President, Vietnam will continue to drastically reduce coal power, rapidly increase the share of renewable energy to 30% of the total primary energy supply by 2045, and domesticize international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to organize and implement the program to plant 1 billion green trees by 2025. The President also shared views of many countries on the benefits of a transition to a green economy, zero emissions, especially on job creation, ensuring energy security, and improving. competitiveness and sustainability of the economy, but also emphasized that developing countries still face many challenges in their transition due to difficulties in capital and technology. The State President emphasized that the transition must be fair, inclusive and equal in terms of opportunities and benefits of the people, so that no one will be “left behind”; urges developed countries to continue to lead the way in reducing emissions and increasing financial, technology, and green energy support, and building efficient, high-quality infrastructure associated with creating more jobs. developing countries, including Vietnam. The State President believes that the implementation of the logistics objectives is appropriate to the conditions of each country and integrated into the national development strategies and plans. During the two days of the conference, senior leaders of 41 countries and the Secretary-General of the United Nations made a speech, emphasizing that climate change continues to be the biggest challenge for humanity and showing determination. accelerate efforts to respond to climate change. Some major economies such as the US, China, Japan … have made a strong commitment to reducing emissions by 2030, declaring zero emissions by 2050 or before 2060. Many countries call on the international community to promote green growth, invest more in renewable energy projects. The United States and a number of countries are committed to increasing their financial contributions to the climate. For their part, many developing countries reaffirm the historical responsibility of developed countries, the principle of common but different responsibility, calling on developed countries to fulfill the obligation to make financial contributions and support. to assist developing countries in building capacity to adapt and mitigate to climate change.

Aviation and shipping are likely to be included in the new UK target. (Image: Getty Images) In the near future, Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a commitment to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035. The new UK target will be announced before the summit on climate. Here, President Joe Biden will outline a new national carbon reduction goal of the US. The UK’s new goal is seen as a step up from the previous goal of reducing emissions by 68% by 2030, which is already one of the most ambitious plans among the developed economies. To achieve this goal, the UK will have to make changes to most industrial activities, including: carbon-free electrical systems, reducing meat and dairy consumption across the country, introducing low carbon heating in the home and more forest. The UK is one of the first major countries to make a commitment to zero emissions by 2050. The United States is expected to adopt a similar goal under the Biden administration. Emissions from international aviation and shipping are likely to be included in the new UK target. As the COP26 host in Glasgow in November, the UK tried to persuade other countries to adopt more ambitious climate targets ahead of the meeting. However, the pandemic hindered the efforts of the economic CO P26 which was delayed for a year because of Covid-19. He is coming up with contingency plans that include a virtual summit, delaying the event, or a mixed model with only a small number of attendees. Summit Chairman Alok Sharma said: “We are actively working, of course taking into account any unusual cases related to Covid-19. I have no desire for procrastination any more. Prime Minister Johnson gave priority to green policies, enacted a ban from 2030 on the sale of new gasoline cars and major new targets for offshore wind production.

President Joe Biden. Photo: AP Along with the participation of the US, the leaders of the countries have promoted a new commitment to reduce harmful fossil fuel pollution on the first day of the summit organized by the US. However, observers hope video conferencing between senior leaders of countries will look towards new action to deal with climate pollution and as money for the UN meeting in November in Glasgow. . The world will face “dangerous moments” but also “opportunities”, President Biden declared during the online summit to have the participation of 40 world leaders. “The signals are unmistakable. The science is undeniable. The cost of delay continues to rise,” said President Biden. Before the summit, the pledge of President Biden once spoke out to cut 52% of US fossil fuel emissions by 2030. This comes 4 years after the US withdraws from the climate change agreement. The Biden administration this week is outlining a new vision for a prosperous, clean energy America. At that time, factories will focus on the production of advanced batteries and electric cars. At the conference, Japan announced its goal of cutting emissions by 46% and South Korea said it would stop giving public funding to new coal-fired power plants. This is considered an important turning point to persuade China and other countries to limit dependence on coal fuel. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would increase fossil fuel pollution cuts from 30% to at least 40%. In a report by insurance firm Swiss Re (Switzerland), climate change could cause up to $ 23,000 billion in damage to the agriculture, health and physical infrastructure sectors, as well as to government spending direction. Joining hands to deal with climate change The complicated developments of the epidemic make the climate change summit to be held in an online format. However, the participation of the leaders of the countries shows the joint efforts to deal with the climate change challenges taking place around the world. Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his determination to cooperate with the US in promoting efforts to cut emissions. “Protecting the environment is about protecting productivity. Promoting a healthy environment is about promoting labor productivity”, President Xi Jinping emphasized. Russian President Vladimir Putin also offers opinions and pushes on efforts to cope with climate change. “Russia is really interested in increasing international cooperation in search of effective solutions to climate change and all other important challenges. Russia is currently the fourth country in number. Large fossil fuel smoke emissions are harmful to the climate. Observers say that efforts to cope with climate change are the driving force for leaders of all countries to push disputes and tensions aside for a good and healthy world. Fossil fuel emissions on earth increase rapidly, according to analysts. The Biden administration’s commitment will require a major effort to address current climate change issues. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is one of several allies that support a return to the United States in response to current climate change. “I am delighted to see that the United States has returned to working with us in climate politics. Because of America’s involvement and we need you to join hands in accomplishing our great goal,” Chancellor Merkel spoke out in her speech at the online summit. Pope Pop Francis is also strong: “I wish you [nước Mỹ] succeed in this great decision to meet, step forward and accompany all the way “. According to scientists, the alarming level of climate change comes from operations at coal plants, car engines and other fossil fuel use. These are reasons that exacerbate the risk of droughts, floods, storms, wildfires and other natural disasters. Leaders of small states and island nations also voiced the serious challenge of rising sea levels and increasing natural disasters. The countries are also calling for international assistance to cut emissions from world powers.

Google Earth desktop and mobile time lapse is now available worldwide. PHOTO: GOOGLE. Google Earth users can see the dreadful impact climate change has had over the past four decades. Google’s latest feature, Timelapse, is an eye-opening engineering marvel that provides visual evidence of how Earth has changed due to climate change and human behavior. This tool takes a static image of the platform and transforms it into a dynamic 4D experience, allowing users to click through the timeline highlighting melted ice caps, receding glaciers, massive urban growth, and the impact of forest fires on agriculture. Google says it took two million processing hours on thousands of machines in Google Cloud to compile 24 million satellite photos, 800 videos captured and recorded between 1984 and 2020 on Timelapse. The company has worked with NASA, the US Geological Survey’s Landsat program, the European Union’s Copernicus program and Sentinel satellites, and the Carnegie Mellon University CREATE Laboratory, to help develop the technology. Satellite images taken of Dubai in 2002 and 2020. Source: GOOGLE. To explore Timelapse in Google Earth, a user can type any location into the search bar to see the location in motion, whether it’s a landmark or a neighborhood where they grew up. Google says it has removed elements such as clouds and shadows from images, and has calculated a single pixel for every location on Earth annually since 1984; put them together into one Timelapse video. Google Earth’s Timelapse tool shows the changing coastlines, the dramatic expansion of the cityscape and agricultural land, as well as the simultaneous degradation of glaciers, forests, and rivers. Through Timelapse one can see the coast of Cape Cod gradually shifting south, the development of agriculture in the middle of the desert in Al Jowf, Saudi Arabia and the development of Songdo beach, a beach. man-made in Busan, Korea. “Visual evidence can get to the core of a debate in a way that words cannot convey complex issues to people,” said Rebecca Moore, director of Google Earth. Google has also made guided tours through its Voyager storytelling platform, around some of the broader changes seen in the image. Satellite images show the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan in 1988 and 2006. Source: GOOGLE. Google said it hopes governments, researchers, journalists, teachers, and advocates will analyze their images, identity trends, and share their findings. “We invite everyone to use Timelapse and share it with others,” Ms. Moore said: “We invite everyone to use Timelapse and share it with others. Timelapse in Google Earth is a miniature to gauge the health and well-being of our single home and a tool that can educate and inspire action “. Climate change is causing frequent and more severe floods, droughts, storms and heat waves as global average temperatures rise to new record levels. Scientists have warned that an increase in global greenhouse gas emissions could lead to extreme weather conditions and higher risks from natural disasters. While the new tool can help raise awareness about our current climate crisis, a bigger challenge is translating that perception into action. Dr Jennifer Marlon, an environmental science researcher at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communications, said: “There is a large number of people who still believe that human activity cannot change the entire planet. . Those people probably won’t surf on Google Earth. But maybe their kids will watch at school and take them home telling their parents, “Mom and dad, look at this.” Google Earth’s time lapse is now available worldwide.

GS Xiulin Ruan next to new paint The paint is capable of reflecting 98% of sunlight as well as ultraviolet (UV) rays through the atmosphere into the space. During the test, this paint makes the surface temperature 4.50C lower than ambient temperature, even in strong sunlight. It is expected that this paint can be available on the market in 1-2 years. Reflective white paints are now much better than dark roofing materials, but only reflect 80% -90% of sunlight and absorb UV. This means they cannot cool surfaces below ambient temperature. New coatings do this, resulting in fewer need for air conditioners and reduced air conditioning emissions. “Our paint can help fight global warming by helping to cool the earth, which is the coolest point,” said Professor Xiulin Ruan of the research group at Purdue University. According to Professor Xiulin Ruan, painting a roof with an area of ​​93 square meters will save 10kW of electricity consumption of the air conditioner. The substance playing an important role in this new paint is barium sulphate. Unlike conventional titanium dioxide pigments, it does not absorb UV rays. This super white paint uses standard acrylic solvents and can be manufactured like conventional paints, the researchers said. The new paint will cost the same as today’s paints, they added, because barium sulfate is actually cheaper than titanium dioxide. However, it is necessary to evaluate the durability of this paint for a longer time.

Emission from a factory in Scunthorpe, UK. Photo: AFP / VNA This week, the UK is expected to commit to a stronger cut in carbon emissions on its role as COP26 President country later this year. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a new commitment to reducing emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. The new UK target will be announced ahead of the US Climate Summit on This Thursday (April 22), the event that US President Joe Biden will also outline a new US national goal for carbon reduction. The UK’s new goal is a more ambitious step up from the previous goal of reducing emissions by 68% by 2030, already one of the most ambitious among the developed economies. To achieve this goal, Britain will have to make changes to most industrial activities, such as switching to electrical systems, according to a report by the Climate Change Commission, an independent advisory group of the UK Government. works without creating carbon emissions, reducing meat and dairy consumption, replacing low-carbon heating in the home, and growing more trees. The UK is one of the first major economies to commit to zero net emissions by 2050. The United States is expected to adopt a similar goal under the Biden administration. The UK is the host country of the COP26 Conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow in November this year. The UK is also trying to lobby other countries to adopt more ambitious climate goals ahead of the conference.

Climate change is described as increasingly severe. Billionaire, philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates has published his latest book titled “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster”. Not only rich, considered the owner of a great brain, Bill Gates is also known for his predictions about the future, like a global pandemic Covid-19 that he saw six years ago. During a presentation at the TED Talk 2015, Gates urged nations to work together to prepare for a pandemic that could come at any moment. At this point, when the Covid -19 translation was on the verge of being controlled, the billionaire turned a new interest. He said that the world should prepare for a possible climate disaster, and we should best work together to find ways to prevent it. Here are some excerpts from the book “How to avoid a climate disaster” by billionaire Bill Gates. Billionaire Bill Gates. “Letter” of billionaire Bill Gates “As of February 2021, Covid-19 has claimed the lives of more than 2.2 million people worldwide. The pandemic has changed the way we work, the way we live and the way we communicate in society. But at the same time, 2020 is also a pivotal year for us to have new hopes on climate change … In 2021, the United Nations will gather in Scotland for a summit. Another big peak on climate change. Of course, there is no guarantee that we will make any progress in addressing climate change. But opportunities still open from there. Bill Gates continues: I plan to spend much of my time in 2021 talking to world leaders on both climate change and Covid-19. I will make it clear to them that many lessons from the pandemic can also be applied to climate change. Let’s say our values ​​and principles guide us to a pandemic. First, we need international cooperation. The phrase “we have to work together” is easy to be seen as cliché, but it’s true. As governments, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies work together during the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has made remarkable progress, including that the development and testing of vaccines are already in place. show in record time. And when we don’t learn from each other, we prolong our own misery. The same is true of climate change. If rich countries work hard to reduce their own greenhouse gas emissions without thinking of sharing clean technologies with everyone, then we will never reach zero carbon emissions. . In another passage, billionaire Bill Gates writes: We need science – indeed, interdisciplinary science – to guide our efforts. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we looked to biology, virology and pharmacology, as well as political science and economics – after all. And just as epidemiology tells us about the risks of Covid-19 but does not say how we must stop it, climate science also tells us why we need to change. changing course but not telling how we should do it. To do this, we have to rely on engineering, physics, environmental science, economics … And our solutions must meet the needs of the group of people most severely affected. With Covid-19, the people who suffer the most are the ones with the fewest options – for example, they cannot work from home or take time to care for themselves or their loved ones. And most of them are people of color, people on low incomes. Among those hospitalized for treatment, the death rate from Covid-19 was four times higher than among the poor. Globally, Covid-19 has erased many progress after decades of efforts to reduce poverty and disease. It took us 25 years of progress in just about 25 weeks. Therefore, we need to plan a precise transition into a zero-emission future. People in poor countries need help adapting to a warmer world. Ultimately, we can do things that both help rescue economies from the Covid-19 catastrophe and spark innovation to avoid a climate catastrophe. By investing in clean energy research and development. Do not let the “war” be forgotten The impacts of climate change are visible globally, but reality shows that vulnerable people in developing countries suffer most of the extreme weather events such as storms, floods and periods of extreme heat, while the impact of climate change is visible globally. At the 2021 Climate Change Adaptation Summit hosted by the Netherlands in an online format, people had access to the issues raised by Germanwatch Environmental Consultation Organization. This organization has emphasized the “fate” of poor countries in the climate change process. The organization also said that the $ 100 billion a year that industrialized countries committed to contribute to climate change will not come true, because only a small portion of this amount is used because climate change adaptation goals. Germanwatch Foundation’s David Eckstein also said that eight of the 10 countries most affected between 2000 and 2019 were developing countries with low or even low per capita incomes. “Poorer countries are hit hardest because they are more vulnerable to the effects of a hazard and are less able to cope.” Over the past 20 years, globally nearly 480,000 deaths are directly related to more than 11,000 extreme weather events. Economic loss amounted to about 2.56 trillion USD (in purchasing power parity terms. “The global Covid-19 pandemic has reminded us of the fact that vulnerable countries are exposed to various risks – climate, geophysical, economic, health and holes. That gap is systematic and all linked together ”- Ms. Laura Schaefer of Germanwatch Foundation said. Fortunately, besides the urgent fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the fight against climate change has not been completely forgotten. A recent survey shows that nearly two-thirds of people polled around the world currently consider climate change a threat to humanity. However, the same number of respondents said that national governments are not interested in the “hook-up” to combat climate change. The survey, titled “Survey on the people’s climate” organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in conjunction with Oxford University, covers over 50 countries. About 1.22 million people of all genders, ages and education levels participated in the survey, in which young people participated in a significant number (about 550,000 people aged 14-18 years old participated). Cassie Flynn – UNDP Strategic Advisor Cassie Flynn said: “People are frightened, they are seeing wildfires in Australia and California, they are seeing acute storms. years and in the Caribbean, they are witnessing floods in Southeast Asia. We have to do something about it. ” Environmental protection organizations have agreed to put in place the top 4 policies, including: 1 / Forest and land conservation (54%) 2 / Use solar, wind and renewable energy (53%) 3 / Climate-friendly farming techniques (52%) 4 / Invest more money in green businesses and jobs (50%). The least favored options for dealing with climate change are plant-based diets, with only 30% of respondents believing it to be the best approach. To date, the question of what the world has done in the fight against climate change, is considered to be still “hanging”. Nearly six years ago, the international community gathered in Paris to develop a joint approach with the aim of combating climate change and reaching the Paris Agreement. Countries have agreed to set a goal to increase their capacity to respond to global climate change by limiting the increase in the Earth’s surface temperature to no more than 2 degrees Celsius and trying to be 1.5 degrees C lower than with the pre-industrial stage. However, in July 2019, the global temperature exceeded 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, equal to or even surpass the record of the hottest month since the start of the temperature statistics. . The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has repeatedly stressed that our planet is on its way to experiencing the hottest years in its history. Mr. Guterres said that in order to win the war in climate change, the most important thing is the voluntary contribution of the countries. Here, very important are the rich countries. The UN Secretary-General also said that the international community is still not acting fast enough given the rising global emissions and the rising temperatures. “If we continue to act late, there will be a catastrophe that will raise global temperatures by 3 degrees C or more in this century,” Guterres said, emphasizing that, there is a need to change the head from a gray and dirty economy to a green one. “We have technology and now we have to make it available to all people in all countries. And must act now! Every factor that leads to global warming is likely to exist, and the longer we wait, the greater the negative impact will inevitably be. ” And, it is extremely important that even though the war against the Covid-19 epidemic is not over, it is impossible to neglect the global fight against climate change.

A residential area in Ba Thuoc district for tourism development. Photo: Nguyen Nam / VNA Passing the roads with the wild and majestic natural landscape, the Pảban village gradually appears with the folds of stilt houses nestled peacefully on the green hills. The road leading to the village is winding like a soft silk, one side is a cliff, the other is a gentle abyss with terraced fields covered with green rice, girls … All evocative giving visitors a strange feeling of peace when leaving the hustle and bustle of the city. In a traditional house on stilts of the Muong Pả people, Mr. Hoang Xuan Hai – the first person to lay the foundation for the community-based tourism in Paban cheerfully: In Pảban, the Muong make up 95%, the rest are the Thai and other ethnic groups. They live mainly on cultivation, husbandry, and go to the forest to exploit forest products, so their economy is not well off. Realizing the potential for tourism development here, since 2009, Mr. Hai had an idea that he would “entice” people to participate in community tourism, step by step “awakening” the tourism potential here. thereby creating more jobs and income for the ethnic minorities. After 10 years of incubation and planning, in 2019 when everything is ready, Mr. Hai begins with the people in laying the first foundation for Pảban community tourism with the Palm House Community Tourist House. When the project is completed, Mr. Hai has not yet rushed to welcome guests, but has reserved space for local people to do community activities, and then step by step guide his relatives how to do tourism. In the early days, there were also many difficulties, because villagers have been used to plowing and hoe for a long time, so the concept of doing “community tourism” is still too strange. However, seeing the available potentials and benefits brought from tourism development, people are very excited, united, unanimous, hard to learn. Only after a short time, people have grasped the basic knowledge to welcome and serve guests; know, present the rice tray with bold national cultural identity but still ensure the criteria of deliciousness, food hygiene and safety … Mr. Ngan Xuan Bach, a Paban said: Now, the concept of “community based tourism” is no longer unfamiliar to the people in the village. Coming to Pảban, visitors will enjoy the fresh, cool climate, and interesting natural scenery. Tourists will have nights of campfire, drinking canola wine, cultural exchanges and enjoying the dances of Muong and Thai people; immersed in dance songs imbued with national identity. In addition, indigenous people will act as a tour guide to introduce the wild beauty and traditional cultural values ​​of the Muong and Thai Paban people; lead tourists to visit other neighboring villages in Pu Luong Nature Reserve if tourists wish to explore the rich ecosystem of mountains and forests; visiting Thanh Son’s specialty orange and mandarin gardens; experience production labor activities as well as daily life with indigenous people … Ms. Kieu Thi Phien, a tourist from Thanh Hoa city shared: “Ba Thuoc district is famous for eco-tourism areas of Pu Luong, Ban Hieu (Co Lung commune), Bang village, Kho Muong village (commune Thanh Son) and Don village (Thanh Lam commune)… These are places that I have visited and had very interesting experiences. Pu Luong natural reserve to experience community based tourism Although it has not been invested much, but with the wild natural scenery, fresh climate, the people are friendly and still keep the old stilt houses and old stilt houses. ethnic cultural values, I believe that Pảban will be an attractive destination for tourists next time when coming to Thanh “. Pu Long Nature Reserve. Photo: VNA broadcast Mr. Le Van Su, Deputy Head of Culture and Information Department of Ba Thuoc district, said that in the tourism development plan in association with promoting historical and cultural values ​​in Ba Thuoc district in the period of 2021 – 2025. and the following years, the district aims to focus on developing community-based ecotourism; preserving and promoting historical and cultural values ​​imbued with national identity to exploit the typical tourist products of mountainous areas, creating a brand for Ba Thuoc tourism. In the period from 2021 to 2025, Ba Thuoc strives to attract 310,000 tourists; Of which, 80% of the total number of tourists are participating in the community-based tourism accommodation. Tourism activities strive to have a revenue of 465 billion VND; create jobs and stable income for more than 690 local workers.

In the current overall framework of Sino-US relations, what are the special features of climate change cooperation issues? Shanghai once again played the role of a “bridge” at an important moment in Sino-US relations. What are the considerations for this arrangement? Almost at the same time Kerry arrived in Shanghai, a so-called “unofficial delegation” led by the former US Senate arrived in Taipei. The United States has recently played the “Taiwan card” frequently. What does it mean?

Reading Zhengguan exclusively connected with Renmin University of China EU “Jean Monnet” Chair Professor Wang Yiwei, Director of the Institute of International Affairs for interpretation.

Interest groups influence Biden government’s climate policy

Political View: Kerry is the first senior official of the Biden administration to visit China. What is the background and significance of this arrangement? In the overall framework of Sino-US relations, what is the weight of climate change cooperation issues?

Wang Yiwei: China and the United States account for more than 40% of global carbon emissions, and tackling climate change requires the two countries and other countries in the world to work together. Biden will host a climate summit next week, after the US government has officially issued an invitation to China.

Regarding Kerry’s trip to Shanghai, although some Republicans reacted fiercely, the White House has made it clear that the United States will engage with China at all levels, and that the US-China relationship is not confrontation but competition. I think that Kerry came to Shanghai to promote some substantive cooperation. Behind the Biden administration is the support of emerging industry interest groups represented by clean energy companies. This is an important foundation for the United States to seek cooperation with China in climate policy.

Looking back at history, climate change cooperation is a bright spot in Sino-US relations during the Obama administration. At that time, Biden, the vice president, and Kerry, the secretary of state, were both promoters of relevant policies. Relevant interest groups and environmental protection organizations have played an important role in the formulation of the Obama administration’s climate change and energy policies. Today, these groups still play similar roles and exert influence on the Biden administration. U.S. emerging industry interest groups represented by clean energy companies hope that the Biden administration can urge China to take more actions in terms of carbon emission reduction.

On the other hand, climate change is a very malleable topic, involving the construction of the future international structure, especially the game of financial international structure and rule-making. Now, the United States has revealed its intention to build a carbon emission dollar system and wants to link the dollar with carbon emission data. At the same time, the EU is building a carbon emissions trading system to promote the development of the carbon emissions trading market. There are similar considerations behind this.

Responding to climate change, China, the United States and Europe have broad space for cooperation

Political View: Not long ago, at the Sino-US high-level strategic dialogue held in Anchorage, although China and the United States had differences on some issues, both sides agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in the field of climate change, and the two sides will establish a Sino-US climate Joint Working Group on Change. In the context of facing differences in some areas, why did China and the United States take the lead in reaching a consensus on strengthening dialogue and cooperation in the field of climate change?

Wang Yiwei: Since the Biden administration came to power, climate change cooperation has been generally regarded as an area that can be expected in Sino-US interaction. It should be said that there is a certain inevitability and rationality in this. The promotion of climate cooperation between China and the United States on the right track conforms to the interests and expectations of the world.

In my opinion, there are roughly two dimensions that influence the direction of the international pattern in the 21st century. One is climate change and new energy development, and the other is digitalization and intelligence. Both involve the transformation of human production mode, lifestyle and thinking mode. For developed economies such as the United States and Europe, achieving carbon emission reduction is mainly to seek breakthroughs in transportation and lifestyle; for China, carbon emission reduction is from production and lifestyle, transportation, housing and other fields. Apply force directionally. China is not only the “world factory”, but also the world’s largest consumer market. Climate change is a common problem facing the world. China, the United States and Europe have joined hands to address this challenge. They are highly complementary and help avoid disputes caused by homogeneous competition among all parties.

The China-France-Germany Leaders’ Climate Video Summit will be held soon, and the China-EU Investment Agreement will also include new energy development and climate change cooperation as an important content. These are all manifestations of China’s active international cooperation in the climate field. In fact, in the field of climate change, China, the United States and Europe have extensive common interests and room for cooperation. In the next step, the key is to do a good job in carbon reduction, carbon neutralization and related time nodes and procedures, as well as the connection of the rules behind.

In comparison, international cooperation in the digital field faces some practical problems and differences due to factors such as data sovereignty and privacy protection. Of course, the development of a new energy industry will also involve the processing of massive amounts of data, and the response to climate change itself also requires digital assistance. All parties should not only strengthen cooperation, but also play games with each other in the formulation of international rules, especially safety standards.

The Biden administration’s China policy has not yet been finalized

Political View: Recently, the Biden administration has started to play the “Taiwan Card” frequently. According to media reports, on the afternoon of the 14th, former U.S. Senator Chris Dodd led a so-called “unofficial delegation” and arrived in Taipei with two former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State. What do you think about this?

Wang Yiwei: At present, the Biden administration’s China policy has not yet been fully finalized, and it is still in a transitional period. But what has become apparent is that the new administration has inherited the strategy of blocking and squeezing China in the high-tech sector during the Trump era. It is actually an attempt to obstruct China’s high-end development momentum in the global industrial chain, supply chain, and value chain. This is a core issue of the Sino-US game. Whether it’s frequently making a big fuss on the Taiwan issue or forming the US-Japan-India-Australia alliance, it is because the US wants to reshape the global industrial chain and supply chain and suppress and restrict the Chinese economy, especially the high-tech industrial chain and supply chain.

Just earlier this month, U.S. Senator Menendez and others threw out the “Strategic Competition Act of 2021”, requiring the Biden administration to adopt a comprehensive “strategic competition” policy with China. On the 14th, the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee discussed and voted on the “Strategic Competition Act of 2021.” The various actions of the United States are precisely to hinder the development of China’s high-tech industries.

Political View: At the end of July 2019, the twelfth round of China-US high-level economic and trade consultations was held in Shanghai. After a lapse of 20 months, China’s special envoy for climate change affairs Xie Zhenhua and Kerry held talks in Shanghai. Shanghai once again played the role of a “bridge” between the two sides at an important moment in Sino-US relations.

Wang Yiwei: In his first foreign policy speech in February this year, Biden proposed that US diplomacy will be “middle-class diplomacy.” And Shanghai can be regarded as a pronoun for the rise of the middle class.

In addition, Shanghai has historically served as a bridge and link between China and the United States. On February 28, 1972, China and the United States issued the “Joint Communiqué” in Shanghai, ending the two-year isolation between the two countries and opening a new chapter in Sino-US relations. In 2009, the then-U.S. President Obama made Shanghai the first stop of his visit to China.

The location of the China-US meeting in Shanghai is hoped to eliminate political ideological interference, which to some extent shows the sincerity of the two sides in climate change cooperation.

Towards the end of this century, organisms living on the ocean floor faced increasing dangers from ocean warming. (Photo: thiennhien.net) According to climate warming projections, the number of species has decreased in the equator and increased in the subtropics since the 1950s. This is the general state of all 48,661 species and they are divided into sub-species. seabed (benthic) and in open water (floating fish area), fish, molluscs and crustaceans. Results from a study led by the University of Auckland (New Zealand) show that open water marine species in the Northern Hemisphere tend to move more towards the North Pole than benthic species. Meanwhile, species in the southern hemisphere do not have a similar wave of movement. The reason is that the warming ocean in the Northern Hemisphere is more pronounced than the Southern Hemisphere. In the past, the tropics were always considered to be stable and have an ideal temperature for reproduction because so many species of organisms appear there. Now the defined tropics are not so stable and are becoming too hot for many species. This study is the result of doctoral work by lead author Chhaya Chaudhary at the University of Auckland and builds on a series of studies in a joint research group that delineates documents and data on taxonomy groups. Specifically, these include crustaceans, fish and worms. The data is taken from the Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS), a free accessible online world database established by Professor Mark Costello of the University as part of the marine biology investigation, a global marine exploration program from 2000 to 2010. Recorded information about the time and location of species was compiled into latitude ranges and a statistical model was used. Use to calculate variables in sampling. Last year, Professor Costello co-authored a study that found that although marine biodiversity escalated and peaked at the equator during the last ice age 20,000 years ago, it was pulled flat before the status quo. global warming in the industrial era. This study uses fossil records of marine plankton buried in deep-sea sediments to track changes in species diversity over thousands of years. The latest research on a decade scale shows that this flat drag has continued over the past century, and that the number of species is now decreasing at the equator. This research, and other work underway, shows that the number of marine species declines when the average annual seawater temperature is above 20 to 25 degrees Celsius (varies with different species. ). As one of the lead authors of the current International Commission on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report, Professor Costello argues that these findings are of great significance. “Our work shows that man-made climate change affects marine biodiversity on a global scale across all species. Climate change is already here for us and is happening at an ever-increasing rate. We can predict general trends in species diversity, but due to the complexity of ecological interactions, it is currently unclear how rich marine life and fisheries will be. how to change according to climate change ”, said Professor Costello. According to a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, the rate of climate change in the depths of the world’s oceans could be seven times higher than current levels in the second half of this century even if greenhouse gas emissions have been significantly reduced. Different global warming at different depths has a major impact on the wildlife of the oceans, causing disconnections as species that rely on each other for survival are forced to move. Professor Anthony Richardson of the University of Queensland and CSIRO, who is also one of the 10 authors of the study, pointed out: “What really worries us is that when we move down deep in the ocean, the climate velocity moves downwards. transfer at different speeds ”. This can create a disconnection with species that depend on organic organisms of different layers. Tuna, for example, live in the middle layer with a depth of 200 – 1000 m, but they need plankton near the sea surface. Professor Richardson emphasized that the results of the study are of concern, with climatic speeds varying depending on the depth of the ocean and the tendency for species to move to be uneven. This may mean marine protected areas established to protect species or habitats may no longer work as species move out of protected areas into unprotected areas.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has just decided to replace hundreds of red maple trees on the median strip of Nguyen Chi Thanh – Tran Duy Hung route. These plants were tested from January 2018. In which, there are 119 trees on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street and Tran Duy Hung Street with 143 trees. It is expected to bring the color of Europe in the heart of Hanoi, but after 3 years, the maple tree is always in a withered state. As noted by Zing on April 5, many trees showed signs of dry death. The plants that do better will produce half green, half yellow leaves, lacking vitality. According to statistics, 45 trees have died, the remaining 217 trees have poor growth. Many branches are withered, just a slight impact can also break. Talking with Zing, Mr. Le Huy Cuong, an expert of the Vietnam Association of Forestry Science and Technology, evaluated the characteristics of red-leaf maple trees that are not suitable for the tropical climate of Vietnam and especially in the metropolitan area. market like Hanoi. In temperate countries, in autumn, maple leaves turn red or orange and then fall off when winter comes. However, according to the report of the reporter in the last 3 seasons, this line is always in a state of not turning red and withered. According to Ms. Le Thi Tam, a resident at 91 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, every few months, the workers remove some dead trees. “These trees only show a few green leaves and just disappear, so they lose their aesthetics and bring no shade,” she said. Previously, at a workshop on trees and lakes in early 2018, the Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee at that time Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung said that about a year after planting, the city could completely “tropicalize”. like maple trees and they still bear the same color as when grown in European climates. As an alternative, the Hanoi Department of Construction proposes to plant small-leaf almond trees, 10-15 cm in diameter, 6-8 m in height, or intercrop between small leaf balm and oil palm 40- 60 cm, about 2 m high. The Hanoi Department of Construction plans to plant new trees in April and complete before the holidays April 30 and May 1.

For the first time the world has a guideline for the global health sector to reach zero emissions by 2050. This is an industry with no small climate impact, equal to 4.4% of global net emissions. Without climate action inside and outside the industry, emissions by the health sector would more than triple, to more than six gigatons per year by 2050, equivalent to annual emissions from 770 homes. coal thermal power plant.

If countries can meet the commitments in their Paris Agreement, this could cut the health sector’s projected increase in emissions by 70%, still a long way from its zero-emission target. This Roadmap Guideline identifies seven high-impact activities that could help the health sector cut emissions by 44 gigattons more over 36 years, the equivalent of keeping more than 2.7 billion barrels of oil underground each. year.

Medical waste (Artwork: chatthaiyte.vn)

The roadmap also outlines for the health sector in different countries separate carbon reduction orbits. Countries with large greenhouse gas emissions in the health sector need to reduce their emissions fastest and most. Meanwhile, low-income and middle-income countries with less responsibility can implement climate-smart solutions to develop their health infrastructure, following a less “slope” trajectory. “For zero emissions. The guidelines also have a proposal for Vietnam’s health sector, ranking 20th out of 68 countries in the net emissions report and responsible for 2.4% of total national emissions.

The new Global Roadmap Guidelines show that 84% of the sector’s climate emissions come from fossil fuels used in health-care operations, supply chains and the broader economy. . These include coal, oil and gas used to power hospitals, medical travel, manufacturing and transporting health care products.

“We are experiencing a climate emergency at the same time,” said Josh Karliner, International Strategy and Program for Harm-Free Health and co-author of the Roadmap. health, including increased respiratory illnesses caused by fossil fuel pollution and illnesses caused by severe climatic effects such as wildfires. Not only does the health sector bear the brunt of these two crises, but ironically also contributes to them through its own emissions. Health leaders are forced to take the lead as an example and act now to reach zero emissions by 2050. This roadmap helps to chart the path in that direction, ”

The Roadmap Guidelines provide detailed data on health sector emissions from 68 countries and specific recommendations for governments, international agencies, and the private sector to achieve their carbon reduction goals and creating a better and fairer health care system. Recommendations for governments include incorporating carbon reduction in the health sector into their own National Contribution (NDC) commitments under the Paris Agreement and developing robust interagency climate policies to ensure protects public health from the impacts of climate change, and supports carbon reduction and resilience in the healthcare sector.

There are already good examples of health systems in countries adopting zero emissions schemes. Britain’s National Health System has announced a 2040 zero net emissions goal. Most recently, Argentina included reductions in healthcare carbon emissions in its climate plans. Healthcare professionals are a key voice in asking governments to be more aggressive in climate action. In May last year, 40 million people working in the health sector signed a statement asking G20 leaders to focus on public health and green recovery when planning a post-pandemic economic recovery. Most recently, Lancet research has published that ambitious climate goals can save millions of lives each year ../.

Polar bear, one of the animals facing extinction due to the impact of climate change (Artwork: kinhtemoitruong.vn)

Climate change, if left unchecked, could destroy natural treasures in “biodiversity hotspots” around the world, scientists warn.

A global team of scientists has analyzed nearly 300 biodiversity hotspots on land and at sea. These are locations with a particularly high concentration of plant and animal species. Many of these hotspots include ‘endemic’ species, inhabiting only a single geographical location, such as an island or a country.

They found that if the planet heats above 3 ° C, one-third of the endemic species that live on land and about half of the endemic species living in the sea will face extinction. In mountainous regions, 84% of endemic animals and plants face extinction at these temperatures, while on islands it reaches 100%. Overall, 92% of terrestrial endemic and 95% marine endemic species face negative consequences at a 3 ° C increase, such as a reduction in numbers. Current policies are moving the world in this direction of about 3 ° C warming.

Among endemic species, there are some of the world’s most iconic animals and plants. Endemic species threatened by climate change include all lemurs that only exist in Madagascar; the blue crane – which is the national bird of South Africa; and the snow leopard, one of the most unique animals of the Himalayas.

Research shows that compared to widely available species, endemic species are 2.7 times more likely to become extinct if the temperature rise is not controlled. Since they are only found in a certain place, and if climate change changes their separate habitats, these species will inevitably disappear from the Earth’s surface. If greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, places like the Caribbean islands, Madagascar and Sri Lanka may see most of their endemic plant species go extinct as soon as 2050. The tropics It is particularly vulnerable, with more than 60% of tropical endemic species facing extinction under the effects of climate change alone.

But everything is not necessarily over. If countries cut their emissions in line with the Paris Agreement then most of these endemic species will persist. In total, 2% of endemic soil species and 2% of endemic marine species face extinction if the temperature rises to 1.5ºC, and 4% at 2ºC. Strong commitments from global leaders ahead of the Glasgow climate change summit later this year could put the world on track to meet the Paris Agreement, and avoid the risk of treasures. The world’s most precious nature was destroyed on a large scale.

“Climate change threatens areas that are so rich in unique species of organisms,” said Stella Manes, study lead author and researcher at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Found anywhere else in the world. The risk of permanently disappearing these species will increase more than 10 times if we miss out on the goals of the Paris Agreement. Biodiversity has more value than just seeing. The higher the species diversity, the better the health of nature, while also protecting against threats such as climate change. Healthy nature will provide indispensable sources of life for humans, such as water, food and materials, protect us from natural disasters, provide value for recreational relaxation and cultural connectivity, and morale.”

“Our research shows that a one-color and possibly very boring world awaits them,” said Wolfgang Kiessling, a marine expert from Friedrich-Alexander Erlangen- Nürnberg University and author of the study. We are ahead due to climate change. Organisms will benefit, while native species that contribute to the distinctive look of hot spots will disappear. ”

“This study found that species are geographically rare, especially those that live,” said Mark Costello, a marine expert from the University of Nord and the University of Auckland and author of the study. on islands and mountains, which are already in danger of extinction due to current climate change, these species cannot easily migrate to more favorable environments by their natural characteristics. that 20% of all species will be threatened with extinction by climate change in the coming decades, unless we act now. ”

According to Shobha S. Maharaj, an island expert from the Caribbean Journal of Environmental Science and Renewable Energy, and author of the study: “This study shows the relative risk of extinction due to climate change. with rare species living in the island area, it is 8 times higher than that in the mainland. The geographic rarity of these species makes them of global value to nature. Such species cannot easily migrate to more favorable environments and their end to extinction could lead to a global decline in disproportionate species.