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Q: Can renewable energy sources mitigate climate change?
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Why are you trying to change to renewable energy sources?

Because of climate change,Scercity of non renewable energy sourses like fosil fuel,


How concerned is Mexico with climate change?

Quite a lot. In 2012 it approved a "climate change law" with provisions to mitigate climate change, including a mandate to cut 30% of carbon dioxide emissions by 2020 and 50% of the year 2000 levels by 2050. It also stipulates that by 2024, 35% of its electricity needs should be met by renewable sources. All these objectives are achievable, especially if you consider Mexico has a big potential for renewables.


Is climate change renewable or nonrenewable?

Renewable is something like sunshine, which we can use to make electricity today, and it is still there tomorrow to make more. Climate change is neither renewable or nonrenewable.


Why is it important to use land in a sustainable way?

To adapt to and mitigate climate change.


What should be done to mitigate climate change in farm animals?

anti gas pills..


How is the Philippines responding to climate change?

The Philippines is trying to mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing the sources of greenhouse gases (GHG) and enhancing GHG sinks. Initiatives toward this end are reforestation programs, energy conservation programs, use of non-fossil fuel energy sources in the transport sector, and clean development mechanism projects.


Could you actually produce all of the fossil fuel needs and control climate change at the same time?

We cannot keep burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) and control climate change. That is impossible. We can obtain all our present energy from renewable sources, particularly solar, wind and water. Concentrating Solar Towers can generate electricity all day and still store enough heat (in molten salts) to continue all night. A combination of several renewable sources will mean we can begin to control climate change.


What should be used as a future energy source?

In the future, renewable energy and low carbon fuel sources should be used to reduce the speed of global warming and climate change.


Why change climate change?

The consequences are deleterious, and represent substantial harm. Although we cannot stop climate change--the inertia is now too great--we can take steps to reduce and mitigate the expected effects.


What sources does the IPCC view as renewable energy?

According to its recently published "Special Report Renewable Energy Sources", (9 May 20011) the IPCC views the following sources as "renewable":Direct solar energyOcean energyWind energyHydropowerGeothermal EnergyBiomassAccording to the IPCC report, the by far largest "renewable" energy source is biomass, which accounts for 79% of all renewable sources, which the IPCC breaks down into "traditional" and "modern" biomass and states that the most widespread apllication of "traditional" biomass is in developing countries.According to the IPCC, "traditional" biomass accounts for 41% of "renewable" energy and "modern" biomass 38%.And herein lies a HUGE problem for the IPCC (an inconvenient truth if you like): According to their OWN definition, provided in the report, traditional biomass IS NOT sustainable and therefore by definition, not renewable!"Traditional biomass is defined by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as biomass consumption in the residential sector in developing countries and refers to the often-unsustainable use of wood, charcoal, agricultural residues, and animal dung for cooking and heating. All other biomass use is defined as modern" (page 4 "Special Report Renewable Energy Sources").By this definition, the IPCC considers cooking on a campfire (in what is effective and abject poverty) a "renewable" energy!The report also states: "As well as having a large potential to mitigate climate change, RE can provide wider benefits. RE may, if implemented properly, contribute to social and economic development, energy access, asecure energy supply, and reducing negative impacts on the environment and health[9.2, 9.3]" (page 3 "Special Report Renewable Energy Sources") but fails again to mention that its largest "renewable" energy source contributes to climate change by releasing black carbon into the atmosphere and contributing to deforestation in an extremely fragile eco-system (not to mention the health issues casued by smoke inhalation).


How does renewable energy work as a solution?

Renewable energy prevents green house effect, air pollution and climate change. It is achieving sustainability, energy and food security.


How is renewable energy resources better then non renewable resources?

Renewable energy sources are Carbon neutral, that is, they do not destroy the environment by increasing the Carbon-dioxide content in the atmosphere. They help control the effects of Global Warming and Climate Change. Renewable energy sources also provide energy security. With the scarcity and rising prices of petroleum, alternate sources of energy have to be looked at to avoid economic slowdown. Renewable energy provides new avenues of employment opportunities and helps to diversify the energy industry. Renewable energy permits localised generation or decentralised generation eliminating transmission and distribution losses. This also enables consumers to export/sell surplus energy generated to the grid and this acts as an additional income to the consumer.