Overview

Question 1

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Answer 1

Many of the world’s governments are now committed to actions designed to limit further increases in carbon emission to between 450-550 ppm. The intention is to restrict projected global temperature increase to less than 2% (from pre-industrial levels) by 2100. Effective action on carbon emissions requires a collective international agenda; action by individual countries occurs but it is bound by tighter commitment when part of a negotiated agreement between nations.

In general terms there are two options to tackling climate change.

Question 2

Mitigation

Answer 2

This refers to the reduction in the output of greenhouse gases +/or increasing the size and amount of greenhouse gas storage or sink sites.

Switching to renewable sources of energy e.g. solar power

Setting targets to reduce ghg

Question 3

Adaptation

Answer 3

This refers to changing our lifestyle to cope with a newer environment rather than trying to stop climate change.

Develop drought resistant crops

Manage coastline retreat in areas vulnerable to sea level rise