Alice Bows-Larkin: Climate change is happening. Here's how we adapt

The video discusses the impact of human actions on climate change, emphasizing the need for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the difference between a two-degree and a four-degree warming scenario, stressing the severe impacts of the latter. The speaker argues for significant changes in energy policy and economic growth, particularly in wealthy nations, to avoid dangerous climate change. The talk concludes with a call to action, urging immediate emission reductions to prevent catastrophic global warming.

What does the term 'carbon budget' refer to in the context of climate change?

What challenges do wealthy nations face in reducing emissions?

What is the relationship between economic growth and emissions in high carbon infrastructure?

In what ways can individuals contribute to mitigating climate change?