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Climate Change

Bangkok
Facing danger
Threats from
Change condition
Climate

Hotter temperatures, heavier rainstorms,
severe flooding, and rising sea levels.

It is a problem that harshly impacts the lives
and wellbeing of all Bangkok citizens.

The main causes of
Climate Change
is human activity

Burning fossil fuels

Releases carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere.

Deforestation

Reduces the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide.

Agriculture and livestock

Releases methane gas and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.

These greenhouse gases act as
Like blanket s trapping heat in our atmosphere,
causing the globe to become warmer

The effects of
Climate Change
Close to home More than you think

It’s so hot!

  • Temperaturesaresoaring 🌡️ summers arelonger
  • Cropsaredying🌾 severewaterandfood shortages
  • Lack of drinking water💧 Rising sea levels cause water quality to decline 

Climate disasters

  • Heavyrain 🌧️ Housesdamaged
  • Utilities damaged⚡️ Power outage, difficult to travel
  • Wildfiresarespreading 🔥🔥🌳🔥 creatingairpollution.
  • Sea levels are rising 🏝️ Submerged coastal areas
  • Airplanes (may) not be safe anymore ✈️ Air pockets will become more frequent and severe.

Poor health

  • Epidemic 🤒 Mutant viruses are more contagious
  • Heatstroke 🤯 Risk of heart disease, stroke
  • Poor mental health 😭 Stressed, anxious
  • Lots of dust, bad air 😷 Respiratory diseases, allergies

A bleak future

  • The sunken city 🏙️ Bangkok may be a sunken city.
  • The economy is collapsing 📉 Thailand may be in trouble
  • The younger generation is suffering. 👶 Who must grow up in a changing world?
  • Extinct animals 🐠🦈 🌴The sea is getting warmer, many a quatic animals may become extinct.

One thing you can do to help
Is to reduce your Carbon Footprint

Our everyday activities release carbon dioxide emissions,
such as
Electricity usage
Transportation
Consuming meat products
Online shopping
Disposing of trash

Just for fun, let’s calculate…

What is Bangkok doing to combat climate change?

Solar Cell

Installing solar cells on the roofs of apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, community spaces, and private areas.

Electric Buses

Providing free transportation services on electric buses to complement Bangkok’s mass transit system.

BMA Net Zero

Bangkok aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Green Office

Offices in the district
Bangkok is a "Green Office"

City To City

Bangkok is collaborating with Yokohama, Japan, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1 million tCO2e in 2024.

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