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adaptation and mitigation
adaptation
in the uk where rainfall floods and storms may increase
change sewage and water systems
make homes flood proof by not carpeting ground floors of homes near the coast or on floodplains in rivers
make higher plug sockets
in the netherlands - a low lying country where floods may increase
made floating homes that move up and down with the changing water levels
amphibious homes that can go on dry land but also float on the water
what else can the governments do
banning the construction of homes near the coast due to the rising sea levels making sea walls and piers taller
adapting (genetically modifying) plants and agricultural seeds so that they can withstand excessive hot and cold temperatures
this is happening in places like kenya
irrigation - using water more efficiently therefore farmers will only water the crops when it is needed
disadvantages
using new methods (technology) is costly and some governments may not be able to afford it, this would also cause taxes to rise in counties which would upset the citizens
mitigation
using renewable energy instead of burning fossil fuels (coal, gas and oil) and creating greenhouse gases
these could include ...
water from coasts
tidal
hydroelectric
power created from waves
wind turbines
solar energy though panels
carbon capture
where carbon is separated from gas and put underground therefore it cant enter the atmosphere
stopping deforestation and planting more trees so CO2 can be taken in and oxygen can be released - creating a carbon sink
things we can do at home
avoid food wastage
switch off appliances when they are not in use
what can the governments do
making public transport more appealing and charging higher tax rates on cars so its cheaper to travel by bus
disadvantages
all countries have to agree to work together and if some disagree the outcome will be much less successful