Australia had a carbon price, paid by the big polluters. However, a new government wants to scrap that scheme and move to one where they pay the polluters to reduce their emissions.
You can reduce your carbon footprint by using energy-efficient appliances, driving less, using public transportation, recycling, and supporting clean energy initiatives. Additionally, planting trees and advocating for policies that address climate change can help combat global warming.
Yes, leaving electronic devices on standby mode can contribute to global warming because they still consume energy when in this mode. This leads to increased greenhouse gas emissions from the power plants generating that electricity, contributing to global warming. It is recommended to unplug devices entirely when not in use to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.
Both. Global warming is a moral issue because it is damaging the environment that we are leaving to our children, but we are not doing enough to prevent it. It is also a political issue because it is too large to be dealt with by individuals. Politicians are elected to make decisions for the good of the country and the world. We need them to act globally.
It is because no matter what the temperature is, it doesn't say anything about global warming. The extinctions tell us how much damage we are doing to the world. Temperatures can change, but extinctions cannot without lots of work and lots of help. We need to stop and think about what we are doing to the things around us and the animals that we are killing when we forget to turn off the tv or leave the light on when you do not need it. You are killing the animals.
The evidence for global warming is now considered "exceptionally strong and beyond doubt" and actions this decade will determine the impact of climate change for the rest of the century . Greenhouse gas emissions must peak and then begin to fall rapidly within the next few years if the world is to avoid dangerous warming of up to 7 degrees and beyond in his century. "If you leave the peaking year until 2020 you are going to have to reduce emissions at 9 per cent a year after that," Professor Will Steffen said. "I think this is almost impossible to do unless you put the economy on a war footing." This provides us with a clear incentive and advantage in doing something now to slow global warming while it is still possible without social and economic upheaval. The only real disadvantage in doing something now to slow global warming is political. Politicians hate taking action that may have a short-term cost to anyone, but for which the greatest benefits will accrue after they have retired from political office.
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Nothing at all. Kevin Rudd is no longer the Prime Minister of Australia.
Global warming is melting the glaciers throughout the earth's surface.
World governments agree that placing a price on carbon emissions is the most effective step that can be taken to reduce global warming. Some progress has been made, but in many countries there is not the political will needed to contribute effectively to averting disaster.There has been a lot more progress at a local level, with individuals doing their bit to reduce global warming, by reducing their electricity consumption and motor vehicle usage.AnswerThe governments have signed a Kyoto agreement to help stop global warming.
Global warming is no good, correct. We have to stop it or our children and grandchildren will blame us for doing nothing.
the poles are melting
It Is Killing Them
If you use electricity, or ride in a car, or drink a can of beverage, then you are, in a small way, contributing to global warming. Global warming is happening because billions of us are all doing the same as you.
You can reduce your carbon footprint by using energy-efficient appliances, driving less, using public transportation, recycling, and supporting clean energy initiatives. Additionally, planting trees and advocating for policies that address climate change can help combat global warming.
No. No government in the world is doing enough to stop it.
The most valid way to study global warming is through history. Scientists observe the past occurances of climate, environment, atmosphere, etc., to understand the way global warming is developing over time. To gain the most insight on global warming, it would be wise to work alongside someone who is studying it themselves. Global warming is simply a matter of tracking trends and analyzing patterns to make inferences. If you are doing this, you are studying global warming,
The ice is melting, so the seas get higher. :P