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Club Profile: SFU350

By:  Luke Faulks, Staff Writer 350 parts per million (ppm). Scientists suggest this is the maximum number of carbon dioxide particles that should be in the atmosphere. To prevent the earth from reaching several irreversible tipping points that would hasten and worsen climate change, the planet has to keep below 350 ppm. In 2020, the planet reached 412.5ppm. It doesn’t have to stay that way. 350ppm is a goal — a target that energizes SFU350.  Since 2013, SFU350 has been pushing for climate action on campus. The group is related to the international climate movement, 350.org, founded in the US…

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