Climate Change Strategies Flashcards
What does the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) aim to do and how?
It aims to cut emissions by placing a limit on the total amount of GHGs emitted. It controls emissions through carbon credits which can be bought and sold. It gives incentives for companies to invest in cleaner technology.
How much have drivers been charged to drive in the central London congestion zone since 2003?
£8 per day
How much have traffic levels and congestion decreased by since the congestion charge was introduced?
Traffic levels are down by 15%, congestion by 30%.
How much have nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide levels decreased by within the congestion zone?
12%
What was the income from the congestion charge in the first two years and what was it invested in?
£170 million was invested in London’s public transport.
What is carbon sequestration?
When natural processes, such as plant respiration, are used to offset carbon emissions. Trees are a ‘carbon sink’, as they absorb CO2.
What does Shell do with waste CO2 from an oil refinery in Botlek, Netherlands?
It pumps it into 500 greenhouses growing fruit and veg.
How much of CO2 emissions do Shell avoid annually because of the greenhouse process?
170,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
How much gas would the Botlek greenhouse owners have to burn to get the CO2 they need for heat retention?
95m3 per year.
What did British Airways do in 2006 to attempt to offset carbon? Successful?
They asked customers to offset the carbon emissions that their flight would cause but less than 1% paid.
In 2007 what did Greenpeace do to domestic BA passengers?
Offered them train tickets (which would cause 1/10 of the damage of a flight). Few people took the train.
Who did Coldplay collaborate with and what did they do?
They joined up with the company Future Forests to make their 1st and 2nd albums carbon neutral by planting mango trees.
How many mango trees did Coldplay finance the planting of and where were they planted?
10,000 mango trees in Karnataka, India.
What percentage of US corn stocks are currently being used to produce fuel?
40%
How much are vehicle numbers expected to increase to in the next 10 years?
They may double to 1.5bn.
