Anthropogenic Climate Change: The Size of Our Solutions Does Not Match the Size of Our Problems

The October 2018 UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report issued grave warnings of dire consequences if we are not able to limit global temperature increase to 1.5 C within 12 years. The authors of this explosive report elaborate that unprecedented and sweeping changes are required to meet this target, which is feasible if the most aggressive interpretation of the Paris Climate Agreement is utilized.

Our solutions to climate change don't match the size of the problem.

The effects of climate breakdown are already underway, as summarized by the Union of Concerned Scientists here. These include, among others, “rising seas and increased coastal flooding, longer and more damaging wildfire seasons, more destructive hurricanes, more frequent and intense heat waves, severe droughts, and increased pressure on groundwater and food supplies.” These effects significantly threaten the prospects of continued organized human existence on the planet.

Read the Exiled Consensus story - “Anthropogenic Climate Change: The Size of Our Solutions Does Not Match the Size of Our Problems.”

Britvic commits to 100% renewable electricity

Britvic has announced their commitment to 100% renewable electricity across all of their British manufacturing site from October 2018.

The soft drinks company, responsible for brands including Robinsons, Tango and J20, has partnered with E.ON on a new four year deal to provide power needs for British manufacturing sites. This includes 100 per cent wind generated electricity which will be sourced from the UK.

Iain Walker, Director of Business Energy Sales at E.ON, said: “We are proud our bespoke solutions are contributing to the ongoing energy security of Britvic’s site and in reducing the environmental impact - by providing our expertise and services when it comes to energy solutions we can allow the business to get on with what they do best – providing quality drinks for consumers.”

This initiative will ensure 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year are saved. This forms part of Britvic’s ‘Healthier Everyday’ programme which is designed to focus on the issues that matter most to its stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions.

Read the ClimateAction story by Rachel Cooper - “Britvic commits to 100% renewable electricity.”