C9: Carbon Footprints Flashcards
1
Q
What are carbon footprints?
A
A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released over the full life cycle of something (eg. a service, event, product).
2
Q
How can you reduce your carbon footprint?
A
Renewable energy sources
Efficient processes to conserve energy
Taxes based on greenhouse gas emissions
Cap on emissions, then cell licenses for emissions up to that cap
Technology that captures CO2 and stored it deep underground
3
Q
Why is making reductions still difficult?
A
Lots of work to be done on alternative technologies
Govt.s worry changes will impact economic growth - specifically LEDCs
Not everyone is on board
