Climate Emergency Forum Jun 23, 2024
Climate Emergency Forum discusses the content of the recent UN Secretary General António Guterres’ speech given at the American Museum of Natural History where the need for urgent action is reiterated, saying “we are flirting with climate disaster.”
This video was recorded on June 12th, 2024, and published on June 23rd, 2024, and represents the opinions of the discussion participants.
The severe and disproportionate impacts of climate change on the world’s most vulnerable populations, is highlighted emphasizing that those least responsible for the crisis are the hardest hit. It underscores the plight of the poorest people, particularly in regions like Latin America, Southeast Asia, and India, as well as indigenous communities, women, and girls.
The discussion also points out the staggering inequality in carbon emissions, noting that the richest 1% of humanity emits as much carbon dioxide as the poorest two-thirds. This disparity highlights the urgent need for climate justice, where those who contribute most to the problem should bear the greatest responsibility for addressing it. The dialogue calls for immediate and significant reductions in fossil fuel subsidies and emissions to prevent catastrophic global warming, emphasizing that the current trajectory is unsustainable and dangerous.
Furthermore, the dialogue touches on the broader implications of climate change, including its impact on global health, food security, and the ability to maintain peace and security. The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events are causing widespread displacement and destruction, making it difficult for communities to recover. The dialogue stresses the importance of collective action and the need for systemic changes to the global economy to address these challenges effectively.
Finally, the dialogue reflects on the role of youth and grassroots movements in driving climate action. It acknowledges the critical contributions of young people and marginalized communities in advocating for climate justice and calls for their inclusion in decision-making processes. The dialogue concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to support climate initiatives and engage in efforts to create a more equitable and sustainable future.
The dialogue concludes with a call to action, urging viewers to support climate initiatives and engage in efforts to create a more equitable and sustainable future.
Links: – A Moment of Truth: Special Address on Climate Action by UN Chief with Bloomberg & others 
• A Moment of Truth: Special Address on…
Surface Air Temperature for May 2024 https://climate.copernicus.eu/surface… –
It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees https://apnews.com/article/mexico-hea… –
UN chief wants a tax on profits of fossil fuel companies, calling them ‘godfathers of climate chaos’ https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news… – Birds fall from the sky as heatwave scorches India https://indianexpress.com/article/cit… –
Indicators of Global Climate Change 2023: annual update of key indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence https://essd.copernicus.org/articles/… –
During a year of extremes, carbon dioxide levels surge faster than ever https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/dur… –
AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-asse… –
No 1.5 Without Intervention (CEF Video) • No 1.5 Without Intervention –
Unprecedented Crime (Book) https://www.amazon.ca/Unprecedented-C… –
Microplastics found in human breast milk for the first time https://www.theguardian.com/environme… –
Chaos in the Climate Casino (CEF Video) • Chaos in the Climate Casino
Regular Panelists: Dr. Peter Carter – MD, Expert IPCC Reviewer and the director of the Climate Emergency Institute Regina Valdez – Program Director, Climate Reality Project, NYC. GreenFaith Fellow and LEED Green Associate Video Production: Charles Gregoire – Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader Heidi Brault – Video production and website assistant, Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP team lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum; BA (Psychology);
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Attributions: Background Music: – Title: Through the City II – Author: Crowander –
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