Mitigation of climate change Flashcards

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Mitigation

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managing of climate change and reducing the effects

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Greenhouse effect

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Naturally occurring GHGs that keep the planet warm

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Local scale mitigation

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Insulating homes
Recycling
Using energy wisely and use of smart metres
Public transport

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Paris Agreement

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2015

Aim to limit global temps to 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels

Support for developing countries

Meet every 5 years to review and improve goals

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What effect does having a 2 degree Celsius temperature rise above pre-industrial levels have on the Amazon?

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20-40% of the Amazon would die off within 100 years

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EU 20-20-20

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20% reduction in GHG emissions

Commitment to 20% of energy from renewable sources

20% increase in efficient energy by 2020

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Was EU 20-20-20 successful

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Yes - saw a 22% final energy consumption from efficient sources in 2020

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Causes of climate change

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Rapid population growth

Increase in lifestyle

More manufacturing

Deforestation

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Strategies

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Carbon sequestration

Renewable energy sources - solar, wind, biofuel, wave etc

Agenda 21 - think global act local - e.g public transport

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2015 Sri Lanks

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Had lost 76% of mangroves in last century –> First nation to protect all its mangroves

Mangroves absorb more CO2 than other forests –> do not burn either

£2.2 million over 5 years –> plant 9000ha and protect 21000ha

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2009 COP15

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Copenhagen

Failed to reach any binding obligation

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COP 26

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2021

Temperature rises within 1.5 degrees Celsius to prevent a climate catastrophe

Current pledges will only limit to 2 degrees celcius

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