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The 2019 Global Assessment Report (GAR)

Emergency Planning

Globally, about a thousand times as much is spent on hydrocarbon exploration and extraction than on the mitigation of the climate change that results from burning fossil fuels (Mechler et al. Unofficial voices have suggested that the 'cure to damage ratio' for natural hazards is 1:43. The GAR notes that "we all live in communities".

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As Populations Grow and New Hazards Emerge, Understanding Global Trends and Research Can Help Us Chart the Course

National Fire Protection Association

Some fire safety challenges are directly related to the increase in population and urbanization, while others stem from our desire to mitigate the impact of having more humans on the planet. Population growth overall has precipitated an upward shift in the number of people living in urban areas.

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The road to EV safety requires a robust infrastructure

National Fire Protection Association

roadways; that number is expected to reach more than 18 million by 2030. NFPA has been committed to addressing potential fire hazards posed by EVs for some time, offering in-person and online trainings that teach first responders how to safely and effectively mitigate EV incidents.

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Our Next Sustainability Challenge: Stepping Up E-waste Recycling

Pure Storage

Our Next Sustainability Challenge: Stepping Up E-waste Recycling by Pure Storage Blog Recycling is vital for reducing waste, conserving resources, and mitigating environmental harm. Furthermore, responsible recycling ensures that hazardous materials are disposed of safely, mitigating harm to the environment and human health.

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Executive Action Alone Won’t Save Us from Climate Change

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

billion – none of which even begins to move the needle on climate mitigation. Time will tell whether the recent Inflation Reduction Act – projected to reduce carbon emissions by roughly 40 percent by 2030 – might so deliver. The NEA and the Stafford Act have been two of the strongest tools at Biden’s disposal.