Humans mitigation of Carbon impacts

Question 1

What is mitigation in this context

Answer 1

attempts to slow down the process of global climate change, usually by lowering the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Question 2

What is Carbon Capture Storage (CCS)

Answer 2

converting CO2 into liquid under high pressure and transporting by ship or pipeline, storing it (sequestration) in depleted oil and gas fields several km below.

Question 3

Why is CCS Bad?

Answer 3

Bad - forcing out more oil and gas just adds to problem, storing in ocean leads to acidification, very expensive - $800m Boundary Dam

Question 4

Why is CCS Good?

Answer 4

capture 90%, forces out more oil and gas which would partly offset costs, traps the CO2, could also be stored in ocean.

Question 5

How do grasslands ensure higher inputs of carbon than outputs?

Answer 5

adding manure and fertiliser increases soil organic carbon (SOC) and plant productivity. Avoiding overstocking of grazing animals.

Question 6

How does foreseted land ensure higher inputs of carbon that outputs?

Answer 6

protection of forests, reforesting/afforestation, agroforestry.``

Question 7

How does flight management mitigate climate change?

Answer 7

Flight management - 100% occupancy, cruising at lower speeds, matching aircraft to route.