In April 2014, the United Nations spokesperson announced that emissions were some of the most hazardous factors that enhance climate change. The announcement was made in reference to the greenhouse and other technologically produced emissions. Following this announcement and the issue of global warming, many technology stakeholders have engaged in adaptation efforts in an attempt to reduce the negative impact that technology has on climate change.
One such effort is the development of the joint credit mechanism (JCM). This mechanism was developed in Japan as a technological way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions in developing countries. The rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide is a major concern. The level of atmospheric carbon dioxide is still rising, despite efforts to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted from human activities. Reduction of the emission of carbon dioxide through other sources has to be by 80% or more to ensure that atmospheric carbon dioxide reduces significantly. The other source of carbon dioxide emission includes the combustion of fossil fuels in industries, home heating, and road transport, among others. The joint credit mechanism will work by reducing carbon dioxide emission in all activities that touch on technology, markets, and finance. The mechanism will, therefore, enhance the wholesome use of low carbon technology.
Similarly, the creation and maintenance of dams is one way that stakeholders have used as a method of adapting to climate change and reducing the impacts of climate change. Dams have been used to control river ecology. Bedford (359) explains that many critics have shown concern about the blockage that dams cause. According to Bedford (359), dams block fish migration. Despite this disadvantage, a recent study has shown that dammed rivers are cooler than rivers that flow freely. Bedford (359) adds that rivers play an important role in climate change. An increase in the temperature of the water will make the earth warmer. The warm rivers will also be unsuitable for certain organisms that live in the rivers. Bedford (359) informs that many stakeholders had initially not given much attention to water and how climate change impacts the world waters. However, the necessity of adapting to climate change became more prevalent due to the realization that water is also heating up.
Moreover, governments have come up with policies aimed at reducing the release of greenhouse gases. For example, the government of Canada has dedicated approximately US$500 million to be used to reduce climate change (CC Mitigation 4). In the same breath, the government of Canada has also introduced vehicles that use less fuel, emit less carbon dioxide, and are readily available in the market. Canada has been ranked as the number one country in regards to generating clean electricity (CC Mitigation 5). This means that the country does not have many energy sources that emit gases into the atmosphere.
In the same breadth, renewable energy has been suggested as one way of dealing with climate change. A special report that was drafted on May 9th 2014, in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, states that there is a lot to be done in terms of developing renewable energy. The report shows that there are several technologies that can be used to reduce the impact of climate change through renewable energy (CC Mitigation 5). Given renewable energy is derived from nature, embracing it will definitely be a step further in fighting the menace of climate change.
Works Cited
Bedford, Jim. Flyfisher’s Guide to Michigan. Belgrade: Wilderness Adventures Press, 2007. Print.
CC Mitigation. “Special Report on Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation.” Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change, 2014. Print.