Strategies to minimise the impact of Climate change Flashcards

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Developing countries increase afforestation

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  • TMT more trees are being planted

- TMT more carbon dioxide will be absorbed from the air

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Developed countries start to switch from fossil fuels to alternative sources

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  • TMT solar, wind, tidal and hydro-electric power can be
    used instead
  • TMT there will be less carbon dioxide produced from
    the decrease of burning of fossil fuels
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Walking, cycling or using public transport is encourages

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  • TMT carbon dioxide rates are lowered

- TIDT less cars being used

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Recycling + reusing plastics + oil based products

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  • TMT less plastic and chemicals are being produced +
    global warming will slightly decrease
  • TIB less factory toxins are going into the atmosphere
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Installing solar panels/windpower + switching to an energy supplier that supplies green electricity

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  • TMT burning of fossil fuels is reduced

- TMT less carbon dioxide is produced

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Using energy-efficient lightbulbs and rechargable batteries

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  • TMT these new technologies use less of the worlds
    resources
  • Also TMT the amount of energy consumed is reduced
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