Phrase
to figure something out, especially when the answer is obvious
do the math
Do the math: we can emit 565 more gigatons of CO2 and stay below 2°C of warming — any more risks catastrophe for life on earth. Burning the fossil fuel corps now have in their reserves would emit 2,795 – 5X the safe amount!
emit
Do the math: we can emit 565 more gigatons of CO2 and stay below 2°C of warming — any more risks catastrophe for life on earth. Burning the fossil fuel corps now have in their reserves would emit 2,795 – 5X the safe amount!
Noun
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
catastrophe
Do the math: we can emit 565 more gigatons of CO2 and stay below 2°C of warming — any more risks catastrophe for life on earth. Burning the fossil fuel corps now have in their reserves would emit 2,795 – 5X the safe amount!
Noun
fuel that is formed in the earth from dead plants or animals
fossil fuel
Do the math: we can emit 565 more gigatons of CO2 and stay below 2°C of warming — any more risks catastrophe for life on earth. Burning the fossil fuel corps now have in their reserves would emit 2,795 – 5X the safe amount!