Anthropogenic Climate Change
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What are the four main anthropogenic greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, water vapour
What are two sources of each Anthropogenic greenhouse gas
CO2 - Global deforestation and rainforest burning, burning of fossil fuels Methane - Landfill sites, Cattle N20 - Car exhausts, Nitrogen fertilisers Water Vapour - Evaporation from water bodies due to increasing temperatures, more clouds trapping heat due to more evaporation/water vapour
What are 10 impacts of climate change
• Changes in weather patterns • Less snow/ice • Rising sea levels • Decreasing soil stabilty (Desertification) • Changes in ocean currents • Extincition of around 25% of species by 2050. • Ecosytems may be destoyed or become inhabitable (Acidifcation of seas) • Food production is impacted due to less rainfall and hotter temperatures leading to less water available for farming
Name 2 local, national and international strategies for mitigating climate change
• Eating locally sourced food • Using bikes or public transport instead of cars • 5p carrier bag tax • reduced road tax for eco-friendly car • Worldwide afforestation • Cop 26