All Flashcards
How can transitioning to renewable energy help?
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowering CO2 emissions.
How does reforestation promote sustainability?
Increases carbon sequestration, removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
How can reducing meat consumption help the environment?
Lowers methane emissions from livestock farming.
How does capturing landfill gas promote sustainability?
Reduces methane emissions and can be used as a source of energy.
How can improved agricultural practices reduce N2O emissions?
Optimizing fertilizer use can minimize the release of nitrous oxide.
What was the Montreal Protocol?
International treaty that phased out CFC production.
Define greenhouse effect.
Natural process where gases trap heat, warming Earth.
What are greenhouse gases?
Gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Define thermal retention property.
Ability of a gas to trap heat.
What is Global Warming Potential (GWP)?
Measures a gas's warming contribution relative to CO2 over 100 years.
Define carbon sequestration.
The process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide.