Lesson 9 Flashcards
Who is the worlds biggest emitter of Co2 emissions?
US
What is a trend linked with CO2 and economies?
Large economies emit more CO2 and there is poorer health in industrial areas
What/why is the increase in emissions due to?
Population growth migration, rapid industrial growth
Why do different countries emit more emissions than others?
Climate (heating/cooling), industry based there
What will happen as a result of more emissions released?
Environmental refugees, erosion, sea level rising, flooding, dead coral reefs
Why is China not willing to cut down on their emissions? (4)
Believe other countries haven’t don’t enough to cut down
wait till 2030
West used a lot of coal in past believe they are to blame
Believe Western countries should do more.
Are global and regional alliances more effective than IGOs at regulating emissions?
Yes, have power to create laws. IGOs only make pledges
