How Can Impacts Of Climate Change Be Mitigated

Question 1

what is carbon capture and storage

Answer 1

a technology that captures CO2 emissions transports it and, stores it in geological stores underground to prevent it entering the atmosphere

Question 2

How much can CCS reduce global carbon emissions

Answer 2

Scientists estimate CCS could reduce emissions up to 19%

Question 3

What is the role of trees in mitigating climate change

Answer 3

Trees absorb CO2 through photosynthesis and store it in their biomass and soil acting as a carbon sink and helping moderate the earth’s climate by releasing moisture into the atmosphere

Question 4

What is the difference between plantation forest and natural forest in carbon sequestration

Answer 4

Plantation forests and particularly planted for carbon capture as they absorb considerably more CO2 compared to natural forests

Question 5

what is carbon farming

Answer 5

Carbon farming involves replacing crops with more productive ones that absorb more CO2 such as bamboo

Question 6

What are some methods to reduce deforestation

Answer 6

reusing wood
Only buying wood from the FSC
selective logging
reducing illegal logging and Forest protection

Question 7

What is the role of FSC certification in reducing deforestation

Answer 7

FSC ensures wood products are sourced from sustainability managed forests

Question 8

How does selective logging contribute to reducing deforestation

Answer 8

Selective logging means only certain trees are cut down rather than entire forests protecting ecosystems

Question 9

How can government policies help reduce deforestation

Answer 9

Governments can create stronger environmental laws to combat illegal logging and promote protection of forest and sustainable land use