How can we stop some sunlight from reaching earth?
Spray fine mists (aerosols) into space, to reflect sunlight away. (they behave like volcanic gases)
Factors that influence climate change, name two
changes in earth's movement in space, changes in sunspots, volcanic eruption, us
What is a greenhouse gas?
they trap heat around the earth.
What are fossil fuels?
coal, oil, gas
What can help people to adapt to changing climates
Build new homes able to keep out floods, breed new crops that need less water, pay countries to protect rainforest, make the roofs of all buildings white.
Define emissions
waste gases that go into the air, for example from car exhausts.
How can we reduce the amount of carbon dioxide thats produced?
More solar/wind farms, tax air travel/private jets, turn off street lights at 00:00, ban the use of gas for cooking/heating homes, solar panels, electricty 6hr
How can we reduce the amount of methane thats produced?
Double the price of meat, find new farming techniques, more modern up to date facilities.
Name at least three impacts of climate change related to weather.