Introduction Flashcards
What is our average annual carbon foot print?
22 tonnes.
What are the 6 things sustainability encompasses?
- Water.
- Waste.
- Living Wage.
- Inequalities.
- Consumption (this is one of the bigger issues).
- Ethics.
What are the two main man made problems in the Environment?
- Disruption of Natural Cycles; the recycle of water, air etc.
- Introduction of New Cycles into the system.
What type of system is the planet?
A closed system.
What are biogeochemical cycles?
Nature’s way of recycling within a closed system.
Simply, what is climate change the result of?
Overloading systems.
When did the industrial revolution take place?
1769
What was the main driver of the industrial revolution?
Steam engine.
What are CFCs and HFCs?
CFC’s are compounds harmful to the ozone layer.
HFC’s were originally deemed to be the “environmentally friendly” replacement.
What are the issues with replacing CFCs with HFCs?
HFCs are potent green house gases that contribute significantly to climate change.
Give 3 impacts of Global Warming.
- Declining crop yields.
- Melting Ice.
- Extinction.
Where do water shortages occur as a result of global warming and why?
The Eastern World/Less developed countries.
Due to melting ice.
What are the economic costs of global warming?
Losing 5% of global GDP each year if changes to lifestyle aren’t made.
Why does global warming have economic costs?
- Higher insurance costs.
- Extreme weather related damage to property and infrastructure.
- Mass migration and security threats.
Outline what is meant by The Tragedy of the Commons.
- Dilemma develops when people share a limited resource.
- An open access problem.
