What has the government done to help stop global warming?

Answer 1

The governments of the world have made some tentative agreements to set targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Some governments have also begun to implement policies for a price on carbon emissions, thereby encouraging businesses to move towards a low-carbon economy.

There are many other ways governments are helping reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Some encourage the use of renewable resources, such as windmills and solar for electricity generation. they encourage, through education or otherwise, people to reduce their use of electricity. They can mandate that motor vehicle manufacturers achieve required average fuel efficiencies. A price on carbon emissions, either as a carbon tax or by implementing a carbon trading scheme, will cause businesses to choose low carbon emitting technologies and processes over high carbon emitting ones.

Answer 2

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The fact is that global warming is happening, it is not something that can be prevented. It has gone too far to be stopped, at least in the near future. The best we can do right now is find ways of slowing it down. Another complication is that governments are usually slow to act on environmental issues in general, so it may take some time to see changes. The government is helping control this issue by passing the Clean Air Act so there is less air pollution.

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Answer 3

The United Kingdom is already a leader in tackling greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating that taking action essential to the longer term survival of ourt society does not have to come at the cost of economic disadvantage in the short term. the government has set a goal of reducing Britain's emissions by 50 per cent by the year 2025, although a proportion of this could result from international carbon credit trades. The Climate Change Act 2008 mandates that by 2050, greenhouse gas emissions will be 80 per cent below the 1990 baseline. Britain has adopted the European Union system of carbon credits, to put a cap and price on carbon emissions and encourage businesses to move to a low-carbon economy.

Individuals also have to play their part by reducing electricity consumption and motor vehicle use. Simple things like replacing incandescent light bulbs by high efficiency bulbs can help.

Answer 4

The fact is those bloody idiots have done nothing. Dont they realise how much danger we are in. Though i gotta hand it to you Barack Obama he had made some promises to stop the crisis going any further. Lets hope he means it, ohterwise in ten years to come we'll all be dead and that's sad for the children of the future. If there is gonna be any.

Answer 5

Australia has a price on carbon dioxide emissions that is paid by the largest polluters. The money collected is used as compensation for higher electricity prices and to support renewable energy projects.

Answer 6

Governments around the world have all put in their plans to reduce carbon emissions. They will update their targets every five years with the aim of holding warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.