Global concerns about the physical environment are disproportionately influenced by superpower actio (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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China's share of global coal consumption
China's share of global coal consumption
Over 1/2 (>50%)
What was USA the world's largest consumer of in 2017?
What was USA the world's largest consumer of in 2017?
Oil, wood, cocoa powder & beef
Paris Agreement global warming target
Paris Agreement global warming target
Limit to <1.5°C
World's largest CO2 emitter
World's largest CO2 emitter
China
World's 2nd largest CO2 emitter
World's 2nd largest CO2 emitter
USA
Russia's % of global CO2 emissions
Russia's % of global CO2 emissions
Approx 5%
Russia's Paris Agreement emissions target
Russia's Paris Agreement emissions target
Reduce by 30% by 2030
EU's CO2 reduction between 1990-2016
EU's CO2 reduction between 1990-2016
22% decrease
Resources needed to maintain superpower economy & military
Resources needed to maintain superpower economy & military
Energy, minerals, land & water
Effect of high resource consumption on air quality
Effect of high resource consumption on air quality
Low urban air quality in emerging power cities (coal)