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Ways in which governments can mitigate climate change. (VIDEOS (0:02 / 0…
Ways in which governments can mitigate climate change.
REDUCE ENERGY USE
Education campaigns on ways to reduce energy consumption
Increase the use of renewable energy sources in electricity generation, making electric cars even more effective
introduce legislation for emission-control technologies on vehicles to reduce the level of GHG emissions, for example catalytic convertors.
Install recharging stations
INSENTIVES
Charging companies that emit pollution, which encourages a reduction in emission levels
Using carbon emissions cap-and-trade schemes and carbon offsetting.
Using subsidies to encourage new technologies and support research into more efficient methods, reducing GHG emissions
Awarding subsidies or tax credits to promote renewable sources of energy for industry and domestic users
Subsidising public transport
Using road tolls and parking charges to discourage the use of cars
Creating incentive schemes to encourage people to practice shared car use (car pooling).
REPLACE FOSSIL FUELS
Solar power
Wind power
Hydropower
Geothermal energy
REDUCING EMISSIONS FROM TRANSPORT
International agreement set goals that are adopted into national policies (e.g. Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement)
Legislation can be used to set stringent emission standards for industry, power generation and vehicles
Planning regulations can promote alternatives to private car use, for example incorporation of cycle paths.
REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM AGRICULTURE
Using less fertiliser can reduce nitrous oxide emissions.
Adding nitrification inhibitors to fertiliser to reduce nitrous oxide production.
Reducing methane generation from livestock by: selectively breeding cattle and changing feedstock
Collecting and utilising methane emissions from biodegradation of animal waste as a source of energy.
Cultivating rice varieties that can be grown in drier conditions with higher yields to reduce methane emissions.
VIDEOS
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