The author urges that deep and rapid decarbonization must become a global priority because climate tipping points will likely be reached much sooner than previously expected as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. To safeguard humanity and its societal systems, it is not only important to consider the time it takes to achieve decarbonization, but to ensure that we avoid reaching the climate tipping points.
The author urges responsible attitude towards ―limits to growth‖. The author argues for the equalization of endowments rather than expansion of policies that redistribute current income. Kate Raworth then lists seven ways of thinking about the economy that will help us manage common needs such as water, food, income – the things in the hole of the doughnut – so that humanity lands in the sweet spot rather than drifting past the outer ring – the ecological ceiling — where phenomena like ozone layer depletion thrives.
According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is now the world’s largest single environmental health risk. Air pollution is responsible for approximately 3.7 million deaths a year. Going forward, cities will generate approximately 2.2 billion tones of solid waste per year by 2025 which could poison soil and waterways, kill plants, and harm humans and animals.
In the Islamic framework, there is an emphasis on conservation, preservation and responsible use of resources. There is a discouragement for excessiveness, extravagance, lavishness and wastefulness in the use of resources. These norms are especially needed in the present times to foster a healthy, livable and sustainable ecosystem. In 2019 alone, humans have used up resources for the whole year within 7 months according to World Economic Forum.
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