Managing climate change Flashcards
1
Q
What is mitigation?
A
action taken to reduce the long term risk from natural hazards
2
Q
what is carbon capture?
A
It’s a three-step process, involving: capturing the carbon dioxide produced by power generation or industrial activity, transporting it and then storing it deep underground
3
Q
what are some alternative sources of energy?
A
hydro electricity,
nuclear power,
solar, wind and tides
4
Q
why is planting trees good for managing climate change?
A
trees act as carbon sinks removing co2 from atmosphere by photosynthesis
