Solutions Of Cilmate Change Flashcards
1st solution for climate change?
To reduce the amount of carbon dioxide generated by the burning of fossil fuels, households could reduce energy consumption by insulating their homes or switching lights off ect.
2nd solution?
Many governments have pledged to reduce greenhouse gases by signing up to an international UN agreement called the Kyoto protocol which binds countries to emissions reduction targets.
3rd solution?
The European Union has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 20% by 2020. The EU will reward developing countries financially for meeting targets.
4th solution?
The 5p plastic carrier bag charge lead to a 80% reduction in its first year in Scotland, with 12 billion fewer plastic bags now in circulation.
5th solution?
People could also be encouraged to use public transport, walk or cycle, or use hybrid or electric cars to cut fossil fuel consumption.
6th solution?
Government policies such as ‘helping households to cut their energy bills’ encourages the use of ‘smart meters’ improving energy efficiency.
7th solution?
The pairs agreement (UN) outlined agreements between leaders of developed and developing countries to limit climate change below a 2 degrees Celsius rise.
8th solution?
UK government provide grants towards electronic cars and tax ‘gas guzzlers’. They promote small changes such as fuel efficient driving.
9th solution?
Congestion charges in cities, like London, discourage people from driving in the congestion zone during peak hours and encouraged use of public transport.
10th solution?
Individuals can reduce, reuse and recycle products so that less refuse is sent to landfill sites. This will reduce the amount of methane entering the atmosphere.
11th solution?
Increasing the development of renewable energy sources such as wind farms - the uk government is committed to creating 15% of energy by renewable sources by 2020.
12th solution?
Government tax is significantly reduced on vehicles with low CO2 emissions.
13th solution?
Government paid for satellite images to be able to see illegal logging happening in forests this is to prevent this from happening
14th solution?
Industries and domestic users of energy are encouraged to use it more efficiently through media awareness campaigns. More efficient use of energy means that less fossil fuels are used which create climate change
15th solution?
London Congestion Charge: drivers pay for driving in the Congestion Charge Zone
