Government regulation on business practices. In 1952, London had a smog event that literally killed 12,000 people. Government regulation cleaned up the air and mostly focused on businesses [1]. LA did the same thing [2]. Cap and trade restrictions on SO2 and NOx in the US and EU reduced acid rain causing emissions faster and cheaper than predicted [3]. Force businesses to reduce their CO2 output from their operations and products and they will find they most efficient and profitable way to do so.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smog_of_London
[2] https://www.aqmd.gov/home/research/publications/50-years-of-...
That's basically spot on, trying to convince people that they have to drastically lower or stagnant their standard of living is not going to be a successful strategy.
Electric cars only started to gain adoption once they are good enough. Exactly the same with solar panel prices.
We just need more technological breakthroughs it's the only realistic strategy.
Yes, but real change can never happen as long as those who are in power continue to remain in power. Though green house emissions are a smokescreen used by serial climate offenders to present a “green” image while causing immense ecological damage behind the scenes. It’s important, undoubtedly, but one of many issues such as habitat destruction, chemical dumping, e-waste, etc.