Restoring our atmosphere is a new frontier in climate action

Rob Jackson's new book, Into the Clear Blue Sky, emphasizes the urgent need to not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also restore the atmosphere's health to pre-industrial levels through a concept he calls "atmospheric restoration."

Phil McKenna reports for Inside Climate News.

In short:

Climate scientist Rob Jackson calls for restoring greenhouse gases to pre-industrial levels, emphasizing methane due to its short atmospheric lifespan.
Jackson highlights the importance of diverse climate solutions, even those that may not be widely favored, to tackle emissions and restore atmospheric health.
The book advocates for seeing climate action as a pathway to improved health and longer lives, addressing pollution's deadly impacts.

Key quote:

"I emphasize methane in the book because I believe it’s the strongest lever we have to make a difference for short-term temperatures over the next decade or two."

— Rob Jackson, climate scientist

Why this matters:

Into the Clear Blue Sky outlines practical steps and innovative ideas to not just halt the damage but actively restore our planet's health. Read more: Oil and gas methane emissions in US are at least 15% higher than we thought.

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