The current "ceiling" for temperature rise in the international agreement is to stay within 2°C. However, according to the latest data released by Nature Climate Change on Monday (4th), based on the current global carbon emissions in the air, This will allow the temperature to rise by 2.3°C compared to before the industrial revolution, breaking through the 2°C defense line. According to the "Associated Press" report, the international goal is to control the global temperature increase within 2°C, and the 2015 Paris Agreement will even raise the goal, setting the temperature increase within 1.5°C. But new research suggests the rise may be even greater, but efforts must be made to slow it down. Andrew Dessler, the lead author of the study and a climate scientist at Texas A&M University, said that the rate of warming around the world is not consistent, and places that are not warming as quickly are destined to catch up. For example, the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica is colder and will produce low clouds that reflect the sun's light and heat and keep the temperature low. However, this will not last forever. Once it warms, the clouds will decrease and the temperature will accelerate. "The sooner we can achieve the zero-carbon emissions target, the slower the 2°C temperature rise will occur, and the global community will have more time to come up with countermeasures." Source: Environmental Information Center

The Guardian reports that a study published in the journal Nature Sustainability shows that unless the food industry is rapidly reformed and people's eating patterns and production methods are changed, the world will suffer from food shortages in the next few decades. Massive biodiversity loss, nearly 90% of land animals may lose part of their habitat by 2050. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50769167886_698238748c_o.jpg Wildfires caused by farmers in the Republic of Congo. Photo credit: Hugh Kinsella Cunningham/EPA The study found that the loss of biodiversity is particularly serious in Africa, Central and South America. David Williams, a scholar at the University of Leeds and the lead author of the study, said that if fundamental changes are not made, hundreds of millions of people will lose their biodiversity by 2050. Thousands of square kilometers of natural habitat may be lost. "Overall, saving the world's wildlife requires changes in what we eat and how we produce them," Williams said. The study calculated how today's expanding food systems would affect biodiversity and found that losses were particularly severe in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America. Another lead author, Oxford University scholar Michael Clark, said that general conservation strategies are necessary, such as establishing new protected areas or legislation

Globalization has accelerated environmental pollution, and corporate social responsibility has become a common issue in sustainability. Climate change has led to frequent natural disasters, raising the issue of environmental protection. The government has also regarded national development as a cornerstone, integrating "circular economy", "clean air" and "improving water quality". and "caring for the earth" as the main focus of policy. The United Nations launched the Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in 2015, which lists a total of 17 guiding principles. Small and medium-sized enterprises account for more than 90% of global enterprises, playing a pivotal role. Enterprises adopt sustainable actions through international standards, such as Design products, energy utilization, business models, etc., adjust and formulate appropriate internal policies for environmental friendliness, green environmental protection, and responsibility for the social environment, so that the public can observe the company and its practices, thereby improving its image and favorability. Figure 1. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 17 goals. Traditionally purchased products are declining, and environmentally friendly green products are on the rise. Environmental protection awareness is on the rise, prompting companies to not only pay attention to cost considerations in procurement, but also take into account social considerations. Responsibility, companies combine green environmental protection concepts with marketing strategies to strengthen the production of green products, in order to achieve "environmental protection and economic development complement each other, coexist and co-prosper". When a company uses environmental protection as its core value to promote products, the closer the features are to the core of the product, the more environmentally friendly it will be for consumers. Green Marketing, Three Major Strategic Plans for Green Products Consumers’ awareness of environmentally friendly shopping is increasing year by year, and the market is flooded with various

Climate Home reports that Colombia intends to rely on its vast natural assets to achieve its rather ambitious climate goals in the next 10 years. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50872025538_0217c80b9f_b.jpg Chela Elena Umir is in Colombia, assessing the ecosystem services provided by forests around communities. Photo credit: Luis Barreto 30 WWF Colombia aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by halting deforestation and rehabilitating forests More than half of Colombia’s territory is covered by tropical forests, and its plan is to halt deforestation and rehabilitate nearly 100 Ten thousand hectares of forest ecosystem will hopefully reduce carbon emissions to 51% of the baseline by 2030. At the critical juncture of the Wuhan pneumonia (COVID-19) pandemic at the end of 2020, Colombia's new target can be significantly higher than the previous emission reduction 20%, which is particularly commendable. The plan, developed after extensive internal government discussions and public consultation, aims to establish a carbon budget starting in 2023 and make the country carbon neutral by 2050. "To fulfill these commitments, we absolutely need to protect the Amazon and fight deforestation," Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez told Reuters in an interview, calling for natural solutions to combat climate change. But what's in front of me

According to a report released today (28th), underwriting losses caused by the world's 10 major climate disasters in 2020 reached US$150 billion (approximately NT$4.2 trillion), exceeding the amount of disaster losses in 2019, reflecting the long-term impact of global warming. Agence France-Presse reported that these natural disasters claimed at least 3,500 lives and displaced more than 13.5 million people. From the wildfires burning wildly in Australia in January this year to the record-breaking number of Atlantic hurricanes forming as of November, in fact, since most disaster losses are not insured, the actual cost of disasters caused by climate change this year is likely to be much higher. Not surprisingly, this burden falls disproportionately on poor countries, according to an annual statistical report by global NGO Christian Aid. The report is titled "Count the cost of 2020: a year of climate breakdown." Citing a study published last month in the well-known medical journal "Lancet", the report said that in low-income countries, only 4% of the economic losses caused by extreme events affected by climate are insured. In comparison, For high-income economies, it is 60%. Source: Environmental Information Center

The UK plans to triple its tree planting rate in the next three years to help achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 as part of the fight against climate change. The UK will host the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow in November. Reuters reported that Britain wants to implement an environmental plan before the meeting and encourage other countries to follow suit. British Environment Secretary George Eustice is expected to announce on the 18th of this month that the UK's woodland creation rate will triple by May 2024, with approximately 7,000 hectares of woodland being created each year. According to a statement released by the government today, Eustice is expected to announce: "We will ensure that the right trees are planted in the right places and that the forestry sector can create more green jobs." The British government said before the launch of COP26 that the government will focus on Under 4 goals: ensuring global net-zero carbon emissions, protecting communities and natural habitats from climate change, mobilizing finance, and bringing countries together to accelerate action. Source: Environmental Information Center

He Chenghan Plastic Industry Technology Development Center Plastic is one of the applications of polymer materials. This material has advantages such as light texture, strong toughness, and low price. Therefore, it has been widely used by people after World War II. In the early stages of development of this material, people only focused on the pursuit of tough and durable properties, so these plastics are not easily decomposed in nature. In the past, people were not familiar enough with plastics, so they mostly disposed of them by burning or burying them. These methods will cause serious harm to the ecological environment. When humans became aware of this problem, they developed many ways to solve it. In this article, we will introduce these methods to you in a simple and easy-to-understand way. First of all, we will help everyone understand what plastic is through topics such as what is plastic? Why does it not easily decompose naturally? And the harm caused by improper handling of plastic... etc. After we have a preliminary understanding of plastics, we will let everyone know about the processing methods of plastics by exploring the current processing methods that can give plastics new life. Finally, we can learn that if used in the right way, plastics can have circular economic value. Keywords: Sustainable material library, thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics, physical recycling, chemical recycling■ What is plastic? [1] What is commonly known as plastic is an application of polymer materials. Monomer molecules are polymerized together using chemical synthesis methods. When the molecular weight is greater than 10,000 g/mol, it is called a polymer material. This material has the characteristics of light texture, strong toughness, low price, durability, etc., so it was developed after the Second World War.

The current pollution caused on the earth includes air pollution, waste and chemical substances. The European Union said on Wednesday (12th) that it will strengthen relevant regulations to protect public health and protect biodiversity. According to Reuters, the EU has proposed to gradually reduce the pollution levels of air, water and soil to a level that will not cause harm to human health and natural ecology by 2050. It also plans to reduce the pollution caused by pollution by 2030. The mortality rate has been reduced to 55%, and the goals are also to reduce 50% marine debris and reduce 25% ecological air pollution. The European Commission (European Commission) stated that it will revise the EU's minimum air pollution values next year, which is expected to be consistent with the World Health Organization (WHO) specifications. It will also propose more stringent Euro 7 vehicle exhaust emission standards this year ( Euro 7), reducing vehicle pollution. Source: Environmental Information Center

The Forestry Bureau of the Council of Agriculture will use biodegradable containers for the first time this year as seedling donation containers. It is estimated that the number of plastic pots will be reduced by 100,000 per year. The long-term goal is to use biodegradable containers for afforestation seedling containers, and it is estimated that the number of new plastic pots will be reduced by nearly one million per year. Add glue basin! However, the properties of afforestation containers and seedling-donation containers are quite different, and it takes a long time to cultivate tree seedlings. It is still difficult to master the characteristics of biodegradable containers, and the technical threshold still needs to be broken through. When it comes to nursery containers, we must first understand the process of afforestation and nursery. In response to the needs of afforestation, each forest management office will sow and raise seedlings in nurseries until they can adapt to the forest environment and "be planted" in the afforestation land. This process involves complex factors such as how to make the seedlings grow well and facilitate transportation, which also affects the use of seedling containers. Source: Environmental Information Center

Many technology giants have carbon neutrality goals, but many of them theoretically neutralize emissions by taking more environmental protection measures. However, IBM's latest emission reduction plan starts directly from the source and avoids greenhouse gas emissions before they are released. According to its plan, IBM will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65% less than in 2010 by 2025. At the same time, it will also apply carbon capture tools to reduce emissions to neutral or even above the target ratio. In addition, in terms of energy applications, IBM will also increase the use of renewable energy to 75%, and will increase it to 90% before 2030. In the technology sector, Amazon aims to achieve zero emissions by 2040; Microsoft, like IBM, aims to achieve its goal by 2030. As for IBM itself, although it achieved theoretical carbon neutrality in 2012, it did so through environmental protection projects such as forest planting. Therefore, the actual negative emissions work this time is a more progressive goal, and they will also set up a US$1 billion Innovation Fund to promote related work. Source: Environmental Information Center

In response to the global net-zero carbon emission initiative, the Taiwan Sustainable Energy Research Foundation (TAISE) has partnered with China Steel, Chunghwa Telecom, Zhongding, ASE, TSMC, Taiwan Cement, Yushan Financial Holdings, Asia Cement, Xinyi Housing, Taishin Financial Holdings, Thirteen companies, including Cathay Financial Holdings, Shin Kong Financial Holdings and Hon Hai, established the "Taiwan Net Zero Action Alliance" on World Environment Day (June 5) and will strive to achieve the 2050 net zero carbon emission target. The 13 companies together account for Taiwan's GDP About 45%, the total greenhouse gas emissions account for about 19% of the country. In the future, more companies will be invited to join the zero-carbon practice. 13 companies responded to the net-zero carbon emission initiative and accounted for 19% of national carbon emissions. In order to slow down climate change caused by the greenhouse effect, the United Nations adopted the Paris Agreement in 2015, striving to control global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. In order to achieve this goal, countries around the world have announced net-zero carbon emissions (carbon neutrality) actions in recent years, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, which have all set the goal of net-zero carbon emissions in 2050. China has also promised to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in 2060. Carbon emissions. President Tsai Ing-wen of our country followed up on this year’s Earth Day (April 22) by announcing: “Net-zero carbon emissions is also Taiwan’s goal.” In response to the global trend of carbon reduction, the Taiwan Research Foundation for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) invites companies to jointly Launched the "Taiwan Net Zero 2030-2050 Initiative" and jointly committed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions at the organization's headquarters and office locations by 2030, and to move toward net-zero carbon emissions at the organization's headquarters, office locations, and production locations.

Laptop giant Acer Group (Acer) announced yesterday (27th) that it has joined the global RE100 initiative and committed to using 100% renewable energy in 2035. It is the ninth domestic company to join the RE100 initiative. At the press conference, Acer CEO Chen Junsheng also proposed the "Earthion Sustainability Platform" plan, inviting supply chain manufacturers to introduce green innovation in product design, production, transportation, packaging and other aspects to improve resource reuse, packaging reduction, Major suppliers such as AU Optronics, Innolux, Compal Computer, and Quanta Computer have joined in efforts to reduce carbon footprints. Acer announced that it will use 100% renewable energy to overtake Dell and Lenovo in 2035. The Climate Group and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) launched the RE100 international initiative in 2014 and successfully raised 100 large companies in 2017 to pledge to invest in construction , purchase green electricity or green electricity certificates, etc., to reach 100% using renewable energy. Currently, more than 300 companies around the world have joined. Among them, Taiwanese companies include 8 companies including TSMC, Delta Electronics, Grape King, Dajiang Biomedical, Zuoyan Research Institute, OLED, and Keyi Research and Development. Acer held the next@acer global online press conference on the evening of the 27th, Taiwan time. Before announcing the product, Chen Junsheng announced that Acer Group has joined the RE100 initiative and promised to use 100% renewable energy in 2035, becoming the ninth company in Taiwan to join RE100. company. Acer joined in 2008

The Himalayan glaciers melted abnormally this winter, causing floods in Uttarakhand, India, to burst dams yesterday (7th), killing at least 7 people and leaving about 170 missing. Experts believe that this may be caused by local climate change and global warming. However, due to the cold winter, why the glaciers melt abnormally and cause floods has attracted attention from all walks of life. According to an annual research project led by Mehta, a scientist at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, it was found that the eight glaciers in the upper reaches of the Rishiganga River have lost 10% of ice, which is 3 The entire glacier area has decreased from 243 square kilometers in 1980 to 217 square kilometers in 2017. The ice volume of the Uttari Nanda Devi glacier in the north has decreased the most, with a decrease of 7.7%. Mehta said that glaciers in the Himalayas appear to be retreating faster than elsewhere in the world. The research team mapped the scope and dynamic changes of the glaciers in the upper reaches of the Rishiganga River and the Nanda Devi region. Most glaciers were found to be shrinking. Mehta believes that in the context of climate warming since the mid-1990s, the accelerated melting of glaciers may be related to rising global temperatures. Source: Environmental Information Center

Bloomberg Green reported that the EU government reached a preliminary agreement in Luxembourg in the early morning of the 21st. Farmers must improve the environmental standards of production operations in order to qualify for agricultural subsidies totaling hundreds of billions of euros. According to the conclusion of a marathon meeting of agriculture ministers, any farmer deemed to be affecting the achievement of EU climate targets will not be able to receive subsidies, with 20% of direct payments reserved for organic farming and other climate-friendly farming practices such as soil carbon sequestration. https://live.staticflickr.com/4339/36716846815_30fd2427be_b.jpg The EU government initially reached an agreement in Luxembourg in the early morning of the 21st. Farmers must improve the environmental standards of production operations in order to qualify for agricultural subsidies. Photo credit: Jacopo (CC BY 2.0) The EU statement said: “Farmers must adopt climate and environmentally friendly practices in order to receive financial support... All farmers must adhere to higher environmental standards, including small farmers.” German Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner called the agreement "a milestone in European agricultural policy", setting the stage for negotiations with the European Parliament before the final terms come into effect next year. The EU wants to include agriculture in its "green policy" and jointly achieve the goal of net-zero emissions in 2050. EU member states will decide in December this year whether to adopt a more aggressive transition target to reduce carbon emissions to 199 by 2030.

The British Guardian reported that the European Commission’s Green Revitalization Plan was officially announced and has become a benchmark for the world to rebuild the economy while responding to the climate crisis, at least in terms of planning. At a time when the world is rapidly facing climate chaos, EU action could mean the difference between trillions of dollars or euros in stimulus funds being spent or wasted. Climate change is a global crisis and all countries must take action, and some countries must take the lead. The revitalization plan is expected to create 1 million green jobs and assist workers in polluting industries to relocate. U.S. President Trump’s revitalization plan cuts environmental protection policies, while the revitalization plan of China, the largest polluter, supports coal-fired power plants. Britain, host of the next UN climate summit, has been virtually silent. The EU plan seeks to invest in emission reduction areas: 91 billion euros per year for household energy efficiency and green heating within two years, 25 billion euros for renewable energy, 20 billion euros for clean cars, and an additional 2 million within five years. Charging station. Up to 60 billion euros will be invested in zero-emission trains, with plans to produce 1 million tons of clean hydrogen. More importantly, the EU plan is expected to create at least 1 million green jobs while assisting workers in polluting industries to change jobs. The Just Transition Fund (JTF) has been increased more than five-fold to €40 billion, minimizing the risk of protests against green measures, especially in countries with the largest coal users, such as Poland, Germany and Romania, which is the largest user of coal. one of the main recipients of

Governments around the world are planning post-COVID-19 economic revitalization plans worth trillions of dollars. In the next few weeks, several major economies will make major decisions on stimulus plans. The voice of the industry has gradually become clearer. Last week's "LEAD Climate 2020" virtual initiative event, the "Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies" (CERES) united more than 250 business leaders and investors to call on the U.S. Congress to lay the groundwork for a more resilient and sustainable economic development after the Wuhan pneumonia. Base. Then on the 20th, the industry continued to respond to demands. 155 multinational companies, with a total market value of more than US$2.4 trillion and a total of more than 5 million employees, responded to the call of the "Under2" alliance composed of 220 national and regional governments and issued a joint statement calling on governments around the world to use the latest climate science evidence to plan post-epidemic revitalization plans. Companies signing this statement include Adobe, Burberry, Carlsberg Group, Coca-Cola European Partners, Colgate-Palmolive, Electrolux, H&M, HP, Mars, Nestlé, Salesforce, Unilever and other well-known companies, all of which are also "scientific A member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and its Business Ambition for 1.5°C. More and more leaders from all walks of life are calling for the adoption of more forward-looking, economical

Amazon announced the establishment of The Climate Pledge Fund on the 23rd, which will initially provide US$2 billion in funding to promote various technologies and services that meet the "climate commitment." Amazon and Global Optimism jointly launched the Climate Pledge in September last year, aiming to achieve net zero carbon by 2040, which is higher than the 2050 goal set by the Paris Agreement. 10 years too early. Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said that the Climate Pledge Fund will invest in entrepreneurs and innovators with vision, allowing them to build products that can help companies reduce the impact of carbon emissions and last for a long time. Serve. The fund's investments cover various sectors, from transportation, energy, storage, manufacturing and materials, circular economy, to food and agriculture. In addition, Amazon also disclosed the company's current effectiveness in improving climate change, saying that it may reach its goal of using all renewable energy by 2025, five years ahead of schedule. Source: Hong Kong Economic News

The British Guardian reported that as the world recovers from the Wuhan pneumonia (COVID-19), Australia has the opportunity to get rid of its attitude of being a climate failure for more than 10 years and catch up with the progress of green energy development. The world, at either end of the political spectrum, is trying to accelerate economic reconstruction while trying to cope with the climate challenge. Not only environmental groups and conservation groups think so, but also industry, banks, energy companies, labor unions and major investors. Governments around the world have expressed their support for green revitalization. Major commercial energy giants are also the head of the International Monetary Fund (International Monetary Fund) Kristalina. Kristalina Georgieva made it clear to leaders of 30 countries at the annual Petersburg climate talks in late April that the economic collapse caused by the health crisis and large-scale lockdowns did not mean we should Pause on the climate crisis. The German government has called for the revitalization plan to invest in work that is in line with future trends such as reducing emissions, rather than returning to the status quo of the past. The UK proposes accelerating the adoption of green technologies, saying it could have far-reaching consequences for "society's future sustainability, resilience and ultimately well-being". Governments such as Pakistan, Portugal, Canada and the United Arab Emirates agree with the idea of green revitalization, as do major commercial energy giants such as BP and Shell. The World Bank also published a series of articles on its blog to put forward suggestions for green revitalization plans. Many funds also support this position. Responsible for assets exceeding

Allbirds, a new sustainable casual fashion brand and a B-type enterprise, has been making frequent moves recently. In addition to promoting product carbon footprint labels, it has also cooperated with global giant Adidas to revolutionize the fashion industry and let consumers wear high-quality, low-carbon shoes without any burden! The first carbon footprint label in the fashion industry is launched to make consumers feel super excited. According to a global survey of 10,000 consumers, more than 2/3 of consumers would support carbon footprint labels on products. Therefore, in recent years, Allbirds, a new brand of sustainable fashionable casual shoes, has been snatching market share from the big players such as Nike and Adidas. Now, this six-year-old brand (with a market valuation of more than US$1.4 billion) is entering into a strategic cooperation with competitor Adidas. This cooperation not only represents one of Allbirds’ corporate missions—to flip the industry toward low-carbon manufacturing, but It also highlights the trend of the retail consumer market after the epidemic. Allbirds, a B-type enterprise, is not afraid of the impact of the epidemic. It not only launched a warm-hearted donation of 2,000 pairs of wool shoes worth NT$10 million to frontline medical staff, but also announced at the end of April that its products will be marked with carbon footprint labels. Become a leader in the fashion industry. The biggest advantage of Allbirds is that the products are made from natural eucalyptus fiber, merino wool and sugar cane fiber, which can be naturally decomposed. This is also the reason why many consumers who pay attention to sustainability are attracted to pay. But they say Dasher 

The British Guardian reported that according to the latest research published in Scientific Reports, the carbon dioxide content in the earth's atmosphere is now close to a peak that has not been seen in 15 million years, and may also be the first time since the birth of great apes. Calculated at the rate of increase before the COVID-19 lockdown, atmospheric carbon dioxide will exceed 427 ppm within five years. This number is likely to be the peak of the mid-Pliocene warming 3.3 million years ago, when temperatures were higher than today. 3°C to 4°C, sea level was 20 meters higher than today. Around 2025, the earth is likely to experience a carbon dioxide peak that has not been experienced since the Miocene Climatic Optimum (MCO) 15 million years ago. At that time, solar radiation levels were the same as today, and human ancestors broke away from orangutans and became great apes. A team of researchers from the University of Southampton studied fossils as small as a pinhead in deep-sea sediments in the Caribbean Sea. The boron content in these fossils was used to construct a highly accurate record of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels during the Pliocene. The findings echo trends observed in past ice core studies, but estimate carbon dioxide levels more precisely. Co-author Thomas Chalk said: "We found that during the hottest period of the Pliocene, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were 380 to 420 ppm, which is quite close to today's approximately 415 ppm. This indicates that the last time carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was