Common Climate

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Global warming in 500 words

14 implied HN points • 08 Nov 22
  1. Global warming is the greenhouse effect on overdrive, trapping heat in the atmosphere.
  2. Human activities, like burning fossil fuels, are primarily responsible for the increase in greenhouse gases.
  3. The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees to avoid catastrophic impacts.

How to not score a 0.0 on Earth’s OKRs

5 HN points • 25 Nov 22
  1. Understand earth's climate goals: prevent a disaster and limit warming to 1.5-2 degrees Celsius by 2050.
  2. Actions to combat climate change include reducing emissions through innovative technologies, removing greenhouse gases using various methods, and establishing systems to measure and adapt.
  3. Challenges in addressing climate change include the ubiquity of carbon emissions, lack of regulatory incentives for climate action at various levels, and the importance of individual consumer choices in driving change.

Coming soon

2 implied HN points • 07 Nov 22
  1. Common Climate is a newsletter focusing on building for and living in a climate-conscious world.
  2. The newsletter covers the author's experiences as a climate tech founder, trends in climate tech, and guides for sustainable living.
  3. Subscribers will get insights on climate learnings, lower-carbon living, and more.

Climate-conscious gift guide

1 HN point • 06 Dec 22
  1. Consider giving experiences or digital goods over physical items to minimize emissions
  2. Prioritize purchasing from climate-conscious brands that combat overproduction and waste
  3. Intentional gift-giving focuses on the recipient's needs and desires while reducing wasted resources
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