3.7 - Mitigation Flashcards
1
Q
How has London shown adaptations?
A
Newly introduced ULEZ
Hydrogen fuel cell buses (jus bought 20 double decker ones)
Removed lower carbon taxes for low carbon emitting cars
2
Q
What is the Paris agreement?
A
Voluntary agreement to reduce casein emissions and meet rise of no more than 2°C by developed/ing countries
3
Q
How does the agreement help developing nations who signed?
A
Developed nations can fund them so they can develop renewables technology
4
Q
What happens if the agreement is successful?
A
Net GHG emissions reduced to 0 in a few decades
5
Q
What is a negative?
A
USA (superpower and influential) pulled out of agreement and world’s 2nd biggest CO2 emitter
National emission caps not strict
6
Q
How has temperature risen?
A
Already by 1°C suggesting target won’t be met
