decarbonizing the economy Flashcards
1
Q
where to the majority of greenhouse gases come from
A
-25% from electricty and heating
-20% from agriculture and land
-18% from industry
2
Q
what causes an unproportional production of GHGs
A
food waste. we need new businesses that deal with food waste
3
Q
US is an outlier in emmissions for what sector
A
transportation
4
Q
how can we minimize emmissions in the industry sector
A
electrify equipment
5
Q
how can we minimize emmissions in the construction sector
A
start greening buildings
6
Q
GHGs in the US by sector
A
- 29% transportation
- 28% electricity
- 22% industry
7
Q
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8
Q
biggest difference when it comes to transportation in the US
A
transportation
