Climate Change Mitigation (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Radiative forcing
Radiative forcing
Imbalance between incoming solar & outgoing infrared energy
Current radiative forcing level (IPCC)
Current radiative forcing level (IPCC)
2.8 W/m²
Which gas controls Earth's temperature
Which gas controls Earth's temperature
CO₂ (determines water vapour levels in atmosphere)
Positive feedback loop in climate system
Positive feedback loop in climate system
Initial warming triggers further warming (self-reinforcing)
Climate change mitigation
Climate change mitigation
Reducing or preventing greenhouse gas emissions
CCS capture percentage
CCS capture percentage
Up to 90% of CO₂ emissions
Boundary Dam annual CO₂ capture
Boundary Dam annual CO₂ capture
1 million tonnes per year (90% of output)
Boundary Dam construction cost
Boundary Dam construction cost
$800 million
Grassland global CO₂ sequestration potential (annual)
Grassland global CO₂ sequestration potential (annual)
810 million tonnes per year
Global aviation CO₂ emissions (2019)
Global aviation CO₂ emissions (2019)
915 million tonnes