Ever wondered who’s the unsung hero in the fight against climate change? Meet the whale! 🐋
Ralph Chami, founder of Blue Green Future, dropped a mind-blowing insight on Full Frame: “The whale is providing humanity a service, sequestering carbon. That service is valuable.”
Here’s the lowdown: Carbon capture usually brings to mind high-tech factories and giant machines. But whales naturally trap CO₂—when they feed, grow, and eventually sink to the ocean floor, they lock away carbon for centuries. 🌿
So, how much is a whale’s climate service worth? That’s Chami’s eureka moment. Instead of just crunching numbers, he wants to put an economic value on nature’s own carbon-catchers. Imagine rewarding whales (through conservation funding) for being the ultimate green tech! 🎯
Why should tech-savvy young pros care? It flips the script on climate action. We already invest in solar panels and electric scooters—maybe it’s time we back these ocean giants too. In South and Southeast Asia, where coastal communities depend on healthy seas, boosting whale populations could mean cleaner oceans and more sustainable livelihoods. 🚤🏝️
Next time you see a whale flick its tail in your favorite documentary, remember: it’s not just a majestic creature; it’s doing heavy-duty environmental work. And valuing that work could be the key to a greener future. 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
