Climate Adaptation

Opportunities to Make a Difference

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New research is showing promise in helping plants adapt to heat

Scientists have discovered how to activate production of salicylic acid in plants (a key defense mechanism)
Plants produce seven times more salicylic acid when they get attacked by pathogens and insects.
Even after just two days above 86 degrees Fahrenheit / 30 degrees Celsius, plants can’t produce enough acid to defend themselves
As high temperatures become more frequent with climate change, the problem is becoming worse.
In this latest discovery, scientists have proven they can turn on the gene needed for plant to continue to produce acid even at higher temperatures

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Historical emissions

U.S. and E.U. together = 47%

Africa and South America together = 6%

Climate finance commitments according to Climate Action Tracker

U.S. – critically insufficient

E.U. – insufficient

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Sources

USA | Climate Action Tracker