Planting trees is a good way to help mitigate climate change, but it's not a substitute for reducing emissions and protecting existing forests.
Reforestation projects should aim to recreate natural forests using native species to avoid negative impacts like habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity.
While aggressive tree planting could remove significant amounts of carbon, realistic forestation efforts need to consider costs, competing land uses like agriculture, and the challenges of maintaining forest areas.
Big Oil companies lie about their plans to zero out greenhouse gas emissions and their efforts to address plastic waste challenges.
Despite making colossal profits, Big Oil companies like Shell, ExxonMobil, and Aramco continue to spread misinformation about their environmental impact.
Developing a circular economy, reducing plastic and private vehicle usage, and holding corporations accountable for lies about recycling and pollution can lead to significant positive changes in addressing climate crises.
Japan has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a significant shift from its previous timeline of 2050-2100.
Japan's current reliance on coal for electricity and low carbon tax highlight the need for urgent action to address climate change.
The Japan Climate Initiative, comprising 400 leading companies, is advocating for increased use of renewables to meet global business standards, putting pressure on Japan for real change.