Smoke and steam rise from the Belchatow Power Station, Europe’s largest coal-fired power plant in Poland. Photo: Reuters. The use of fossil fuels continues in the face of rising global energy demand, continued consumption and investment in new fossil fuel plants, and energy use, the report said. lower biomass such as using wood or agricultural waste in heating and cooking. Burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil produces carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. As concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere rise to record levels, governments have called for stronger emissions cuts and curbs on fossil fuel use to meet global climate goals. The exhaust pipe of a car is photographed on the street in Berlin, Germany. Photo: Reuters. The share of fossil fuels in the global energy mix was 80.2% in 2019, compared with 80.3% in 2009, while renewables such as wind and solar accounted for 11, REN21 said. 2% in the energy structure in 2019 and 8.7% in 2009. The remainder of the energy mix consists of traditional biomass, which is used largely for cooking or heating in homes in the developing world. However, in many regions, including parts of China, the European Union, India, and the United States, it is now cheaper to build new wind or solar photovoltaic plants than to operate new ones. existing coal plant. Renewable energy is also competing with new natural gas-fired power plants in terms of cost in many locations and is the cheapest source of new electricity generation in countries on all continents, the report said. big land. “We are waking up to the bitter reality that the climate policy promises of the past ten years have been almost empty words,” said Rana Adib, CEO of REN21. “The share of fossil fuels in final energy consumption has not shifted an inch,” she added. In many countries, the Covid-19 economic recovery packages aim to stimulate further investment in renewable energy. But renewable investments only account for about one-sixth of investment in fossil fuels, the report added.

Recently, the beaches in Turkey appeared a patch of mucus (sea snot), which is increasingly spreading over the water. The widespread mucus layer on the Turkish coast causes serious damage to the country’s marine life and fishermen. (Source: Reuters) Sea snot is a green mud that is formed naturally when algae are over-nutriented due to hot weather and polluted water environment. The phenomenon was first detected in Turkey in 2007 and then in the Aegean Sea near Greece. The latest outbreak in the Sea of ​​Marmara near Istanbul is believed to be the largest in history. (Source: Reuters) Experts believe that the large amount of mucus that has appeared recently is due to a combination of environmental pollution and global warming, which accelerates the growth of algae that cause the slime. Meanwhile, President Erdogan said that the problem of untreated sewage being discharged directly into the sea was the cause of this outbreak of marine mucus. (Source: Reuters) When algae grow out of control in the spring, as we’ve seen this year, they block sunlight and cause declines, says biology professor at Istanbul University Muharrem Balci. oxygen for fish and marine life. (Source: Reuters) This mucous membrane covers the sea surface like a canvas. After a while, they sink, covering the seabed ecosystem and harming many species of creatures. When this process is over, they will appear to smell like a spoiled egg. This phenomenon can cause poisoning to sea clams and creatures such as crabs. (Source: Reuters) Professor Bayram Ozturk of the Turkish Marine Research Agency said that due to the overgrowth of the mucus layer, several species are endangered, including oysters, mussels and starfish. “This is a real disaster,” he said. (Source: Reuters) According to environmental engineer Cevahir Efe Akcelik, mucus could cover the sea during the summer if authorities do not take urgent measures. Studies show that mucus stays not only on the surface but also at depths between 25-30 meters. (Source: Reuters) Divers report that large numbers of fish and other species in the affected area are being wiped out by suffocation. This phenomenon has a significant impact on the lives of fishermen. Boats passing through the Sea of ​​Marmara had to navigate through the gray mud, while some fishermen were unable to fish because the mud clogs their engines and nets. (Source: Reuters) Mehmet Soyolcu (43 years old), a fourth generation fisherman in the Sea of ​​Marmara, said that in the past, it took two hours to pull a fishing net at sea, but now it takes ten hours, not counting the cost of fuel. materials and other operating costs. Every day, the operating costs are getting higher and higher, and the fish are less and less. (Source: Reuters) Some fishermen will raise prices to cover their losses, but that won’t help either because people fear the seawater might contaminate the fish in Marmara. At the fish market, more and more customers avoid buying fish and seafood since information about the mucus layer appeared. This makes the fishermen lose income from fishing, life becomes more difficult. (Source: Reuters) Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with about 16 million inhabitants, and five other provinces, factories and industrial centers border the sea. As a result, this outbreak has had a severe impact on the ecosystem and fisheries in the region. (Source: Reuters) The Sea of ​​Marmara is a sea that stretches 281 km from the Northeast to the Southwest and is 80 km wide at its widest. This sea is connected to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait in the Northeast. President Erdogan fears the problem will be very serious if the mucus spreads to the Black Sea. (Source: Reuters) The Turkish government has deployed a team of experts to examine the source of pollution in the sea. Workers are now trying to use nets to remove mucus, but their efforts have so far been largely ineffective. (Source: Reuters) Not only around the Sea of ​​Marmara, but the adjacent Black Sea and Aegean Sea regions were also affected by this mucus outbreak. (according to Reuters)

However, increased water temperature due to global warming makes the situation worse. Another cause is the pollution of untreated industrial wastewater. Obstructing livelihoods In April, according to the newspaper Cumhuriyet , biologists discovered the mucus appeared on the seabed about more than 30 meters deep. This mucus layer covers the reef, potentially suffocating the coral. Carcasses of thousands of fish were also found in several coastal towns. To make matters worse in recent weeks, Istanbul’s coastline has been covered with a “beige carpet”. Fishermen who rely on the sea for their livelihood have begun to sound the alarm about the situation. Sheet Cumhuriyet quoted a fisherman who said he had not been able to work since January. The mucus prevented him from casting a net. The sea surface of Marmara is covered with “a blanket of beige”. Photo: Daily Sabah. A diver catching sea snails laments to the news agency Anadolu that his income was reduced by poor underwater visibility. Crabs and seahorses are slowly dying as slime clogs their gills. Lecturer in hydrobiology at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Mr. zgür Baytut told the newspaper. BirGün that since it first appeared in Turkey in 2007, the mucus seems to affect the Mediterranean Sea region cyclically. According to him, it is “unusual” that mucus has been regularly found along the coast of Turkey in recent times. Mainly human According to the Guardian , the high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Sea of ​​Marmara lead to phytoplankton populations releasing huge amounts of “mucus”. Although the mucus itself is not harmful, it can become a host for harmful microorganisms and dangerous bacteria such as E.coli – bacteria that cause gastrointestinal diseases in humans. Furthermore, when the mucus is so thick that it forms a coating on the surface of the water, it can cause a tragedy. It prevents fish from breathing, leading to mass fish deaths, which in turn leads to a sharp drop in oxygen in the water causing suffocation for other marine species. Scientists suspect that climate change may be a factor because phytoplankton thrives in warm waters. Last winter was milder than usual, meaning the Sea of ​​Marmara was a few degrees warmer than average. Mustafa Sari, a professor at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, told podcast channel Kisa Dalga that the giant and sticky clumps of mucus represent “climate change that is becoming increasingly apparent”. Not only hindering the fishermen, the tourists are also worried that “mucus” will reduce the beauty of the Sea of ​​Marmara. Photo: Daily Sabah. Experts also point out that preventing untreated waste from being dumped directly into the Sea of ​​Marmara helps to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus levels somewhat. Overfishing – which leaves phytoplankton out of many natural prey – can also cause this condition. Officials in Istanbul in early May announced cooperation with the Turkish government and Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University to come up with a solution, including sending boats to dredge the seabed. In Izmit, workers collected more than 110 tons of mucus, which was then taken to an incinerator for processing. Concerned that the mucus could reduce tourist numbers, some have called on the government to do more to prevent the problem from recurring. Ismet Cigit, newspaper reporter Ses Kocaeli , lamented that humans had “betrayed the most beautiful waters in the world” by allowing chemical storage facilities, fuel tanks, factories, and industrial sites to build along the coast. “Clearly there is no deterrent penalty for those who pollute the sea. Marmara is dying,” he wrote in Turkish.

Illustration. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn In a statement released alongside a major new report, the Paris-based organization said achieving the net zero emissions target “Net Zero” would require an “unprecedented transformation”. about how energy is produced, transported and used globally”. In a clear indication of the amount of work that needs to be done, the IEA report said existing commitments fell “far below what is needed to achieve net-zero global emissions by”. year 2050″. According to the IEA’s roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2050, more than 400 “milestones” will need to be crossed. These include phasing out new fossil fuel sales by 2025 and ending sales of internal combustion engine cars by 2035. In addition, there should be no “investment in new fossil fuel supply projects, and no further final investment decisions for new coal plants”. Preliminary figures from the US Energy Information Administration show that: The share of natural gas and coal in utility-scale power generation in 2020 is 40.3% and 19.3%, respectively. . According to the IEA scenario, solar and wind photovoltaic will become the leading source of electricity for the planet before the end of the decade, accounting for nearly 70% of electricity production by 2050. According to the IEA’s roadmap, solar energy will become “the largest source of total energy on the planet” by the middle of this century. In contrast, fossil fuels will see their market share “fall from almost four-fifths of total energy supply today to more than one-fifth.” Employment in the clean energy sector will increase by 14 million people in the period to 2030, while the role in the oil and gas and coal sectors will decrease by about 5 million people. “Our roadmap shows the priority actions needed today to ensure that the opportunity for net zero emissions by 2050 is narrow but still attainable,” said Fatih Birol, CEO. of the IEA, said in a statement. “The scale and speed of the efforts required by this important and formidable goal, our best chance of tackling climate change and limiting global warming to 1.5 °C makes this perhaps the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced,” added Birol. Cutting anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions to Net zero by 2050 is considered critical once the 1.5°C target is reached. Later this year, the COP26 summit will take place in the Scottish city of Glasgow. This is seen as a hugely important event, with many hoping it will act as a catalyst for governments to step up their climate ambitions to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. . The reality shows how challenging the IEA’s roadmap is. As energy companies are still discovering new oil fields, while in countries like the United States fossil fuels continue to play an important role in electricity generation. https://tinhtexaydung.petrotimes.vn

On May 21, G7 pledged to completely stop funding coal-fired power plants. On May 21, environment ministers from the Group of Top Industrialized Countries (G7) agreed to take concrete steps by the end of the year to stop government funding for coal-fired power plants as part of efforts to curb global warming. In a statement after the two-day video conference, the G7 environment ministers said: “(We) are committed to taking concrete steps towards an absolute end to the new direct government assistance. for international coal-fired power generation by the end of 2021, including through Official Development Assistance (ODA), export finance, investment, financial support and trade promotion” . However, the statement did not mention the possibility of phasing out coal-fired power generation, leading analysts to believe that the G7’s call would have little impact on global efforts to tackle the problem. climate change issue. The removal of government support for fossil fuel financing, which emits large amounts of greenhouse gases that warm the Earth, is seen as essential to limiting the growth of fossil fuels. global temperature increase at 1.5 degrees Celsius, above pre-industrial levels. (according to Kyodo)

Photo: BrightSide It sounds ridiculous, but there are still people who believe that the Earth is flat, even though NASA has proven it with GPS positioning and images from space satellites. Some people believe in the old map theory that the Earth is completely flat and stationary, centered around the North and South Poles. Reality: NASA has taken countless vivid pictures to prove that the earth is spherical. There are easier ways to verify that. A suggestion for you to check the horizon by trying to climb a tree. The higher you climb, the further you can see, the more clearly you can see the curvature of the earth. 2. When the Moon is full, people will change Photo: BrightSide An age-old legend leads people to believe that most crimes happen on full moons because the moon drives people crazy. Even police stations in the UK require extra vigilance around full moons. Reality : That is completely absurd. Studies show that there is no link between the increase in crime during full moons. This event can also be explained because most of the time, the full moon falls on a holiday or weekend. 3. Vaccines “bad” Photo: BrightSide In a recent survey, 45% of American adults were asked about vaccines and they answered negatively, questioning the effectiveness of vaccines and their safety. So more and more people stop vaccinating their children as well as themselves. According to the World Health Organization, hesitancy to use vaccines is listed in the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. In fact, vaccines prevent and cure many diseases. For example, the tragedy of Pertussis, which disappeared for decades and returned to spread everywhere, doctors recommend vaccines to prevent such diseases, both safe and effective, but more and more women Parents decide not to vaccinate their children. 4. Australia is not real and its inhabitants are just actors diễn Photo: BrightSide Some people believe that Australia does not exist. According to some theories, when Australia was founded it was just a British military base, in fact Britain killed all the prisoners and no island existed. This strange thing was reported by a number of famous magazines. Truth: This is a very obvious thing, Australia exists. You can find all the information about Australia on the Internet, NASA satellite images, or you can book a flight there. 5. The Loch Ness Monster is real. Photo: BrightSide There are still many people who believe in the legend of the creature called the “Loch Ness Monster”. The terrifying giant creature is said to live in Loch Ness in Scotland. Rumors have been circulating since a doctor visited the area and captured the moment he saw this legendary creature emerge from the water, since then many have claimed to have seen it with their own eyes. see the creature. The truth is that there is no such thing as a “Loch Ness Monster”. No evidence has been found that the photo is fake. However, according to subsequent studies, the photos appear to be staged. Some scientists have been exploring the continent, collecting DNA samples, and have discovered that what people see is likely a giant eel or a seal. 6. Dark Side of the Moon. Photo: BrightSide It is believed that we cannot see 100% of the Moon, because an area is always dark and frozen. In fact, this can be explained by the cycle of the moon. The moon is fullest at the position where the sun’s reflection is maximum and waning when the angle is oblique, but there is no darkness at all. 7. There is no global warming. Photo: BrightSide Although it is hard to believe, there are still some people who deny about global warming and claim that nature is not affected by the terrible effects that humans have caused. People are skeptical about climate change, they are against science, like oil companies or industrial parks. The reality is that climate change is happening and it’s man-made. Greenhouse gas emissions are the main cause of global warming. Scientists also agree to prove global warming and there are more than 1000 papers dealing with this issue and its negative effects on humans.