In a nutshell:Greenpeace analysis indicates that the carbon dioxide produced from these licenses will increase more than eightfold if potential licenses under consideration are also granted. That’s grossly irresponsible.”The big picture:Carbon dioxide pollution from fossil fuel emissions is a significant driver of climate change, with far-reaching health effects. As carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere, they trap heat, leading to global warming. This warming contributes to more frequent and severe extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and disruptions to ecosystems, impacting human health in various ways. Cutting greenhouse gas emissions can result in positive health benefits, writes Brian Bienkowski.

Source: The Guardian July 24, 2023 18:56 UTC