Climate TRACE - In Search of Solution
Climate TRACE - in Search of Solution
Climate TRACE is an acronym for Tracking Real-Time Atmospheric Carbon Emissions. It is a non-profit independent group of 10 coalition members including:
- Blue Sky Analytics
- Earthrise Media
- John Hopkins University
- Data scientists
- Researchers
- Al Gore and 90 other non-governmental organizations (climatetrace.org)
Climate TRACE project is spearheaded by Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States (1993-2001), and his team. Climate TRACE tracks greenhouse gases in:
- Factories
- Cargo ships
- Power plants.
Climate TRACE monitors Greenhouse Gas emissions around the globe using cutting edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and satellite image processing.
Climate TRACE Also Includes:
- Collective data science
- Satellite imagery (over 300 satellites)
- Unprecedented AI detail and speed
- Net-zero global emissions (the main goal).
Regenerative Farming
Gore has also set up a Climate Change Laboratory on his 400-acre farm in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. He grows everything from carrots and beets to a variety of greens. All the crops go to the local markets.
Gore collects soil samples in his Regenerative Farming Experiment. His theory is to plow less.
Carbon Stored in the Topsoil
There is 3X more carbons stored in the topsoil of the earth than all trees and plants combined. By plowing less and making soil more fertile, scientists believe farmers can trap massive amounts of carbon emissions in the ground.
Gore Fights for Change:
- Stop using the sky as an open sewer
- Become a neighborhood watch for pollution
- Hold countries accountable for their GHGs
- Scientists declare a Code Red for air quality
What is a Carbon Footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide and methane) generated by our actions. The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, the highest rates in the world.
An Inconvenient Truth
Gore started his global warming journey 15 years ago in his blockbuster “An Inconvenient Truth.” He aced his movie and his fight for climate change is just beginning. His hard work was not in vain. Some of his accolades include:
- A Grammy award
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Climate Trace investor.
Progress Hits the Ground Running
AL Gores fight for climate change is resonating across the globe. In fact, there is a sequel to his 2006 film: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. Released on July 28, 2017, by Paramount Pictures. As a result:
- Solar panels increase
- Wind power increase
- Electric vehicles increase
- Renewable energy emerges (wind and solar power).
Peace & Love,
Rachele
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Thanks for the fantastic info Rachele, climate change is indeed a huge problem and not likely to get any better in the near future unless the powers that be really do something about it...
Unfortunately, at the end of the day, it is all about the rich wanting to get richer....
Absolutely, Nick
Hope the rich rethink and contribute to something to planet earth.
Rachele
I am happy to see this article. So many people think that climate change is a superficial problem. In California, I have heard people say that it has been raining a lot but it proves that there is no problem with the climate. Many in the east who are experiencing cold and snow believe that this proves there is no such thing as global warming. Al Gore and people like him are collective quantitative data to show the problem. You article has point to that. Thank you. I don't know how much time we have left to change things.
Jim
Jim,
There lots of hope left. Science & Technology and little activists like Greta Thunberg are making a difference.
Hi, Rachele
All excellent ideas and technologies.
Solar and wind power still have significant challenges, but continue to improve.
Solar panels have yet to approach their peak of efficiency and recycling old material presents significant environmental hazards.
Wind turbines are still too costly to manufacture and maintain.
Frank 😎🎸
Hi Frank,
Thanks for your feedback. I joined California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) in college and I learned so much about climate change.
This is a non- profit, state-wide, student- funded organization. Their purpose is to defend the environment and support public health.
That experience was life-changing, at least for me.
Rachele 🤗
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fascinating stuff Rachele! I love it! This is just one of the many reasons I love riding a bike as the best form of active transport. reducing our carbon footprint is so essential. thanks for sharing 🚴♂️👍🙏
Dale,
You have the best of both worlds. my friend. 👍
Rachele