We know that we need to keep the vast majority of fossil fuels in the ground in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Now, a new project from the University of Arizona shows us exactly where we need to keep these fuels in the ground.
We know that we need to keep the vast majority of fossil fuels in the ground in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Now, a new project from the University of Arizona shows us exactly where we need to keep these fuels in the ground.
The Climate Alliance Mapping Project (CAMP) is a huge undertaking, aiming to be a resource that includes quantitative and qualitative data. From the Public Political Ecology Lab blog:
“The map displays four layers of data: fossil fuel reserves, protected areas, indigenous territory, and digital stories from communities on the front lines of fossil fuel extraction. By highlighting zones of overlap between these layers, CAMP suggests that ecologically and culturally sensitive regions are priority zones for keeping fossil fuels in the ground.”
The map now covers the Amazon river basin – one of the most crucial habitats on the planet, where, frankly, there should be absolutely no drilling or mining for fossil fuels. But the developers plan to expand CAMP to cover the entire Americas, with all of North America coming in phase two. If resources allow, the development team hopes to expand the project globally.
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