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ways in which governments seek to mitigate climate change - Coggle Diagram
ways in which governments seek to mitigate climate change
Reduce emissions from agriculture
Nitrous oxide emissions can be reduced by using less fertilizer. Fertilizers should be applied just when necessary, preferably when there is maximum uptake.
Nitrification inhibitors are added to fertilizer to minimize nitrous oxide production.
Methane emissions from livestock can be reduced by selective breeding to produce cattle that release less methane and modifying the feedstock.
Methane emissions from the biodegradation of animal feces are being collected and used as a source of energy.
To lower methane emissions, rice varieties that can be cultivated in drier settings with higher yields are being developed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW89EU_-2q4
Replace fossil fuels
Thermal panels are used in
solar power
to heat water for buildings, whereas photovoltaic panels turn sunlight into electrical energy.
Wind power
: Windmills have historically been used to pump water or move mechanical machinery, such as grinding grain to make flour. Wind turbines that generate electricity are known as aero-generators, and they typically have fewer blades than traditional windmills, requiring stronger winds to start. Higher energy consumption in northern hemisphere countries, such as the United Kingdom, is balanced by more windy days and higher wind speeds throughout the winter months.
Hydropower
is currently the most widely used renewable energy source. Historically, the energy obtained from the movement of water has been utilized to power a wide range of machinery, from grinding flour to sawing wood. Hydroelectric power (HEP) is generated when flowing water powers turbines that are connected to a generator, which turns mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Geothermal
energy harnesses heat from the Earth's interior to heat buildings and create electricity. Enhanced geothermal systems are constructed by drilling holes into heated places known as 'hot dry rock.' Water is pushed through and collected as steam, which is then utilized to power turbines that generate energy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoHS0rGVeF4
Reducing emissions from transport
International treaties establish aims that are incorporated into national policies (e.g. Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement)
Legislation can be used to establish stringent emission standards for industry, power generation, and vehicles; many countries have vehicle emissions standards that must be met before new vehicles can be sold;
planning regulations can promote alternatives to private car use, such as the inclusion of cycle paths.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rousx7W0g8
Reduce Energy Use
Civil society and corporate strategies install recharging stations so that people can choose to switch to electric cars; this is discussed in Civil society and corporate strategies.
enhance the usage of renewable energy sources in the generation of electricity, making electric vehicles even more efficient
Introduce legislation requiring emission-control devices for automobiles, such as catalytic converters, to minimize GHG emissions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY6fAYkscTY
reduce the amount of GHGs in the atmosphere
minimize energy consumption through greater efficiencies and conservation methods
substitute low-emission energy sources such as renewable energy and nuclear power for fossil fuels
reduce transportation-related emissions
reduce agricultural activity's emissions
Carbon dioxide can also be removed from the atmosphere through a variety of processes known as geo-engineering.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uNmh5k1Z0I