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Global overconsumption is an issue that is affecting the masses and without change, there will be dire consequences for the environment and for future generations to come. This problem stems from the production of daily consumed resources such as food, clothing, and e-waste that are pumped out at drastic rates from different companies worldwide causing the increase in CO2 emission which results in global warming. These sources of waste end up in areas where it can be detrimental to human health. Countries like Denmark have a system in place to address this problem (The Climate Act). The Climate Act was introduced in the UK back in November of 2008; the main goal of this act was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate The Climate Act policy of Denmark as a recommendation tool for best practices to prevent other countries from suffering the consequences of overconsumption and global warming.

Start Date

9-4-2024 11:00 AM

End Date

9-4-2024 11:50 AM

Faculty Advisor

Itunu Illesanmi

Department

Department of Social Work

Student Type

Undergraduate Student

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  • Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Moderator: Lane Forsman

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Global Overconsumption and its Effects on Climate Change

Global overconsumption is an issue that is affecting the masses and without change, there will be dire consequences for the environment and for future generations to come. This problem stems from the production of daily consumed resources such as food, clothing, and e-waste that are pumped out at drastic rates from different companies worldwide causing the increase in CO2 emission which results in global warming. These sources of waste end up in areas where it can be detrimental to human health. Countries like Denmark have a system in place to address this problem (The Climate Act). The Climate Act was introduced in the UK back in November of 2008; the main goal of this act was to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate The Climate Act policy of Denmark as a recommendation tool for best practices to prevent other countries from suffering the consequences of overconsumption and global warming.