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2010-2015 | '''2010-2015''' | ||
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Though it was true that by 2014 the green movement had become a force to be reckoned with, any real improvement in climate conditions was still years away. Yet, the turbulent weather patterns and fierce natural disaster only strengthened the cause for change. Climate refugees were a concern for many poor nations. Pakistan, Haiti, and China were the poster children for humanitarian aid in 2010, by 2014 the number of countries affected more than tripled as drought affected many African countries, earthquakes hit the US, and the EU was experience heat waves. The number of refugees reached 25 million by 2015, but the call for humanitarian donations was heard by citizens and countries around the world and the displaced individuals were taken care of. | Though it was true that by 2014 the green movement had become a force to be reckoned with, any real improvement in climate conditions was still years away. Yet, the turbulent weather patterns and fierce natural disaster only strengthened the cause for change. Climate refugees were a concern for many poor nations. Pakistan, Haiti, and China were the poster children for humanitarian aid in 2010, by 2014 the number of countries affected more than tripled as drought affected many African countries, earthquakes hit the US, and the EU was experience heat waves. The number of refugees reached 25 million by 2015, but the call for humanitarian donations was heard by citizens and countries around the world and the displaced individuals were taken care of. | ||
2015-2020 | '''2015-2020''' | ||
By 2015 financial markets surpassed the historic levels of 2007 and confidence around the globe continued to improve. The real winners on Wall Street were green technology firms. Not only did Wall Street reward companies operating in the green space, government provided tax incentives to players in the industry. Green companies producing carbon-neutral, recyclable, renewable energy-based products qualified for the tax breaks. | By 2015 financial markets surpassed the historic levels of 2007 and confidence around the globe continued to improve. The real winners on Wall Street were green technology firms. Not only did Wall Street reward companies operating in the green space, government provided tax incentives to players in the industry. Green companies producing carbon-neutral, recyclable, renewable energy-based products qualified for the tax breaks. | ||
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Natural disaster still occurred during this wonder five years, but their frequency slowed and severity weakened. The total number of climate refugees declined from 25 million in 2015 to 16 million in 2020. Aid was readily available and refugee camps were hygienic and well managed. | Natural disaster still occurred during this wonder five years, but their frequency slowed and severity weakened. The total number of climate refugees declined from 25 million in 2015 to 16 million in 2020. Aid was readily available and refugee camps were hygienic and well managed. | ||
2020-2025 | '''2020-2025''' | ||
By 2020, the cradle to cradle philosophy became a requirement for all manufacturing businesses. The requirement was not issued by governments or corporate boards, the mandate came from consumers. Consumers bought products that would easily return to their core elements. The drive to cradle to cradle manufacturing was a welcomed by Mother Nature. The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere declined steadily from 2020-2025, as did the amount of pollution released in the water supplies. The total amount of clean, fresh water increased reducing the number of deaths due to dehydration. | By 2020, the cradle to cradle philosophy became a requirement for all manufacturing businesses. The requirement was not issued by governments or corporate boards, the mandate came from consumers. Consumers bought products that would easily return to their core elements. The drive to cradle to cradle manufacturing was a welcomed by Mother Nature. The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere declined steadily from 2020-2025, as did the amount of pollution released in the water supplies. The total amount of clean, fresh water increased reducing the number of deaths due to dehydration. | ||