Currently all of humanity faces complex problems imposed by a devastating scourge that threatens global security. Its current impacts are observed on all continents and in all oceans in general, a large number of natural systems are affected by regional climate changes due to an increase in temperatures which lastingly modifies weather balances and ecosystems. The effects observed on the meteorological disturbance; the abnormal rise in temperatures, the increase in sea level, the impacts on the natural system have serious repercussions on the social life of the world population. These climatic upheavals are largely linked to global warming of the planet, in which various human activities are responsible. Entire populations are already experiencing the significant impacts of climate change, including unpredictable weather variations.
The pace of climate change is accelerating, notwithstanding the implementation of mitigation and adaptation policies and the succession of party conferences (COP), this fatal acceleration is also favored by the greed of major polluters (great powers) and some major companies on the planet.
In December 2015, during COP21 in Paris; countries adopted the Paris Agreement to address climate change (providing an opportunity for every country to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change). All countries agreed to work to limit the increase in global temperature to well below 2ᵒC and, given the severity of the risks, to strive to reach a maximum of 1.5ᵒC.
Strict implementation of this agreement is very essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and includes a roadmap for climate action.
Under the eyes of major decision-makers, the French giant TotalEnergies is largely involved in the mega-oil project EACOP (the black gold located in abundance in Lake Albert is the object of covetousness, the presence of the equivalent of 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil, of which 2.2 are recoverable). The East African Crude Oil Pipeline will transport crude oil from the shores of Lake Albert, so it passes through Uganda and Tanzania to the port of TANGA. This represents a huge pipe heated over 1443 km. This project will create six oil fields. Talenga also plans to drill approximately 400 wells from 31 locations, with the aim of extracting between 190 and 220,000 barrels per day and transporting it via what will be the largest heated oil pipeline in the world. The total implementation of this project could bring the pollution estimate to 33 million tonnes of CO2 per year, or more than thirty times the annual emissions of Uganda and Tanzania combined.
This major project which goes against the Paris agreement crosses key species for biodiversity, with rich but endangered fauna and flora.
The massive loss of trees in this region is currently having very dangerous effects; it will not only cause a sudden rise in temperature but it will also facilitate environmental pollution. The planet is getting warmer day by day due to the lack of forests. Trees play an important role in reducing carbon dioxide in the air. The world is facing an environmental crisis due to the destruction of hundreds of forests, the growing process of industrialization has polluted the air we breathe, a large number of factories are operating and polluting the environment. Therefore, the easiest way to combat another increase in pollution and carbon dioxide is to not encourage the full implementation of this project.
This gigantic project will make the daily lives of several people difficult not only by forcing them to leave their land but also because of a changing climate and environment, a tragic phenomenon which can weaken the economies of several families and indirectly increase the risk of conflict: (For example: when farmers find themselves forced to abandon their fields, they will have difficulty finding sufficient provisions and sharing resources which are depleting due to an uncertain situation imposed by the EACOP project, In the long run, this can give rise to tensions, especially in places without strong government and inclusive institutions. The intensification of these tensions can cause armed attacks which can subsequently cause contamination of soil, land and water. water, or releasing pollutants into the air (These disastrous situations weaken people’s resilience and their ability to adapt to climate change.)
Current climate change is forcing humanity to change its way of life and adopt moderation, especially in the exploitation of certain natural resources. Leaning towards renewable energies is therefore very necessary.
Renewable energies are produced from sources such as the sun’s rays or wind, which are unlimited on a human scale. Although they are sometimes criticized for their low energy efficiency compared to fossil fuels, they still have ecological advantages. For example, electricity produced from renewable energy production sources emits very little C02, especially when compared to fossil fuels such as coal. For this reason, they are a solution to global warming and an essential tool in the fight against this scourge. They are also considered a factor of resilience because they enable carbon-free and decentralized production.
These helps improve energy security by reducing countries’ dependence on imported fossil fuels. Renewable energy sources are often more geographically diversified, reducing the risk of supply disruption. Countries heavily dependent on energy imports find themselves facing energy security problems such as supply shortages or high prices.
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