The Millenium Development Goals, agreed to by every member country of the United Nations in 2000, call for the worldwide eradication of poverty and hunger, universal education, gender equality and huge improvements in health by 2015: two years ago!!
Can we do this without making the planet warmer?
Let's think big and imagine how we can confront the climate crisis in a way that is realistic about the other major problems that we face as a planet and as a species on it.
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Poverty and hunger
Although gender equality has improved greatly, poverty and hunger are still a huge issue especially with the global pandemic. Poverty has increased greatly, ¨Nation's poverty rate has risen at the fastest pace ever this year after aid for the unemployed declined. The U.S. poverty rate has surged over the past five months, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty¨(https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/16/poverty-rising/) With the stimulus check around the corner, this might help many american´s back into homes and for families to be able to feed their own families. But some people won´t be able to qualify or be legally capable of getting that check meaning a lot of families will be suffering until they are can get some sort of job.
You make some great points about how many people are struggling especially with the global pandemic happening. However, do you think we can help people climb out of poverty without making the climate crisis worse? I think it's possible but only if green or renewable energy companies are willing to give up on some of their profits. Or even when it comes to food based companies. I know we have to eat less meat and more organics but eating healthier is often more expensive. These options are not so easy for families who are just getting by.
I agree too. I hope we as fortunate people open our hearts to support especially in need. If you are looking at my post and you haven't donated at all in your life, take action now.