Change Leadership – Page 22 – Anne-Maria Yritys

Why Are Our Oceans Becoming More Acidic?

October 5, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“NOAA (National Ocean Service). Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.”

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Note from author: Greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, decreases the pH balance of our world´s oceans since a significant amount of these greenhouse gases are being absorbed e.g. by oceans. Ocean acidification, according to National Geographic, endangers both shelled animals and causes reproductive disorders in some fish species.

In the following Ted Talk Rob Dunbar speaks to us about The Threat of Ocean Acidification:

Why Is Deforestation So Detrimental?

October 5, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“National Geographic. Deforestation: Forests cover about 30% of the Planet, but deforestation is clearing Earth´s forests on a massive scale. At the current rate, the world´s rain forests could completely vanish in 100 years.”

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Note from author: The following article was published by Christopher Searles, Founder and President at BioIntegrity, LLC:

Least Expensive Way to Reduce CO2

and definitely worth reading to understand better what kind of a role tropical forests have in the Earth´s ecosystem. Of course, all forests are equally important. Deforestation and the loss of forests through e.g. forest fires/wildfires is extremely detrimental to our environment, already since a lost forest is not so quickly replaced.

Following video discusses the causes, problems and conservation techniques of deforestation:

What Is Geoengineering?

October 4, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“Oxford Geoengineering Programme. What is Geoengineering? Geoengineering is the deliberate large-scale intervention in the Earth´s natural systems to counteract climate change.”

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GeoEngineering Watch :

“Geoengineering is the artificial modification of Earth´s climate systems through two primary ideologies, Solar Radiation Management (SRM) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR). (GeoEngineering Watch. Quoted October 4. 2017).

Climate Change Is Here. It´s Time To Talk About Geoengineering:

“Geoengineering is a dirty word many climate scientists and climate policy experts avoid, because humans meddling with nature doesn’t have the best track record. Geoengineering strategies generally fall into two categories: removing carbon dioxide and reducing heat”. (Wired.com. Nick Stockton. 07.20.17).

Scientific American: What Is Geoengineering and Why Is It Considered a Climate Change Solution?

Watch the following video, Geo Engineering Documentary 2016 by GeoEngineering Watch:

Tips For Taking Climate Action

October 4, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“Scientific American. David Biello. November 26, 2007. What to do about climate change? Forego fossil fuels, Infrastructure Upgrade, Move Closer to Work, Consume Less, Be Efficient, Eat Smart/Go Vegetarian?, Stop Cutting Down Trees, Unplug, One Child, Future Fuels, Experiment Earth.”

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There are many ways of making (small) adjustments as both an individual, a business, as a society and as a country to protect our environment, starting from changing legislation/regulations, improving production and packaging, using better materials and recycling. While in many countries majority of waste ends up in land fills, Sweden has become so efficient in recycling that the country is even IMPORTING waste, having made it into a lucrative business by using waste as a source of energy:

Why Minimizing Food Waste Matters

October 3, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership

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I picked more than 30 liters of mushrooms during last weekend, on Sunday alone 20 liters. Cantharellus cibarius, Craterellus cornucopioides & Cantharellus tubaeformis. They all belong to the same mushroom family, cantharellus. Safe to eat even raw.

I tried to sell them online, locally, but it seems that no one wants them so I have to prepare them & put them in the fridge/dry some of them. At least I know what I am going to eat this Winter… mushroom soup, mushroom pie, mushroom in every dish…

I do not know what the problem is. Mushrooms are tasty, rich with e.g. vitamin D and protein. I mean, no one is obliged to stop eating steaks/meat, but just to make you aware that there are other options too. I eat basically everything, although I try to eat more vegetables and less (red) meat. I know how hard it is to change old habits, but small adjustments from everyone lead to big results. We do not have to eat animals every day.

The number of vegetarians/vegans is constantly growing around the world. Humanity has been farming for about 10.000 years now, but it takes a lot more energy to grow plants, then feed them to animals that get slaughtered so that humans can eat them. Take some time to reflect upon your personal food consumption. Are there any changes you can make, and if, what are they? According to most dietitians, eating less meat is actually healthier than eating red meat every day.

It is also a devastating fact that currently our world produces food for at least 10 billion people, and about half of all food is being THROWN AWAY. At the same time, people go hungry in some areas of the world. How is this possible? E.g. France has made a legislation that it is FORBIDDEN for groceries to throw away any food. Any food that cannot be sold must be donated.

There is a huge imbalance in what we consume/need/produce, not only concerning the agricultural sector. At the same time, we have created systems where yields are being maximized at the cost of quality, and soils suffering. So basically we produce more on smaller plots but we have to eat more to get all necessary vitamins etc. Do you think this is normal?

I have personally tasted almost everything. The worst thing I was ever served was veal brain in Greece, and I refused to eat it. But I have tried lamb kidneys, reindeer tongue and all sorts of things. Mushrooms appeal more to me than viscerals. It is basically the only thing I refuse to eat. Or blood dishes, which is a specialty here in Tampere. Blood sausages. I just cannot eat some animal´s blood.

I would also never eat ANY endangered species, including any snakes, bears, whales, sharks etc. I hope you feel and act the same way. And that you make sure when you consume marine products, you know they are not endangered/caught by sustainable fisheries. E.g. concerning tuna fishing is that a lot of dolphins get caught in fishing nets. Make sure to buy MSC certified seafood only, unless you are fishing yourself and know that your methods won´t harm the marine environment.

One more benefit of mushrooms: they are very low in fat. Basically, mushrooms are FAT FREE. Excellent diet, of course, when you eat safe mushrooms (not all of them are consumable).

How Can We As Consumers Prevent Climate Change?

October 3, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“EU communication campaign on climate change. What you can do: Smarter choices in general as a consumer, recycling, choosing goods with less packaging, consuming locally produced food (according to seasonal variations), washing clothes at a lower temperature etc.”

Watch this TEDxHamburg speech to learn What One Person Can Do About Climate Change, speaker Ella Lagé:

What Can We As Consumers Do About Climate Change?

October 3, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“EU communication campaign on climate change. What you can do: Use more public transportation and cycling, turning down the heating by only one degree Celsius can cut off as much as 10% off a household energy bill.”

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Note from author: There are numerous actions that each and one of us can take as consumers/individuals. The responsibility of tackling climate change does not lie only on the shoulders of businesses and countries, nor is anyone communicating about climate action just for fun. There are real reasons behind e.g. the Kyoto Protocol, the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. What is often forgotten is that it is not enough to have these goals on paper, but we have to EXECUTE and live up to them. And, the best way to do so is to start making (even small) adjustments in your personal life, by e.g. recycling and consuming more smartly in general. When consumers start making different choices, producers and businesses/corporations have no other option than to start improving their business practices, unless they already have done so. It is also essential to prevent and tackle corruption around the world, for many a good cause is suffering due to e.g. corruption.

What Does The EU Communication Campaign On Climate Change Include?

October 2, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“EU communication campaign on climate change. Five themes: Travel & transport, building & living, re-use & recycling, shopping & eating, and producing & innovating.”

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Not only is the EU campaigning and working towards transforming economies into become more sustainable. In the United States, e.g. former Vice President, politician and environmentalist Al Gore launched the Climate Reality Project, educating Americans and people from around the world concerning climate change. Watch “The Human Impact of Climate Change”:

The EU Takes Climate Change Very Seriously

October 2, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“EU communication campaign on climate change. European Commission Video Material 2014.” EU communication campaign on climate change

What kinds of thoughts does this message awaken in you?

Looking forward to your comments and thoughts: ___________________________________________________

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Climate Change A Threat To Regional And International Security

October 1, 2017October 16, 2017 by Anne-Maria Yritys, posted in Change Leadership, climate action, climate leadership, Global Climate Change

“EC. Climate Change Factsheet 2015: Climate change could threaten regional and international security by triggering or aggravating conflicts, famines and refugee movements.”

Note from author: For more information about the topic, see e.g. the following data:

Mother Jones: Syria’s Climate-Fueled Conflict, In One Stunning Comic Strip

Phys.org: Is Syria really a ‘climate war’? The links between drought, migration and conflict

Climate change increases the risk of war, scientists prove

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