Just Transitions (Leaving Cert CASD): Quizzes
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What does a just transition aim to achieve?
What does a just transition aim to achieve?
Shift to low-carbon economy fairly
Where did the concept of just transitions originally emerge from?
Where did the concept of just transitions originally emerge from?
The labour movement
What was Bord na Móna historically known for in Ireland?
What was Bord na Móna historically known for in Ireland?
Peat-harvesting operations
When was the Just Transition Fund established for Bord na Móna workers?
When was the Just Transition Fund established for Bord na Móna workers?
2020
What percentage of Ireland's emissions comes from transport?
What percentage of Ireland's emissions comes from transport?
Approximately 20%
Which sector is Ireland's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions?
Which sector is Ireland's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions?
Agriculture (35%)
What is 'energy poverty' in the context of just transitions?
What is 'energy poverty' in the context of just transitions?
Cannot afford adequate heating/lighting
Which renewable heating systems are mentioned for the residential sector?
Which renewable heating systems are mentioned for the residential sector?
Heat pumps and solar thermal
What is one core element of just transitions?
What is one core element of just transitions?
Fair distribution of costs/benefits
What risk occurs without fairness in climate action?
What risk occurs without fairness in climate action?
Increased inequality & social resistance