Grade 10 AP Science - Climate - The Greenhouse Effect and how to Reduce CO2 Emissions

What is the greenhouse effect

\-A natural process where gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiation that has been released by clouds, the atmosphere, and the Earth’s surface

\-It heats up the Earth’s surface

\-Without it, the Earth’s average temperature would be -18C, with it, the Earth’s average temperature is 15C

\-Main greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, water vapour, and methane gas

\-Some greenhouse gases have increased in the atmosphere beyond the quantities that would be present without human influence: these additional human produced gases are called “Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gases”

How can you reduce CO2 emissions from producing and using energy

* Turn lights off when they aren’t being used


* Unplug appliances when they aren’t being used


* Increase the use of renewable energy sources

How can you reduce CO2 emissions from transportation

* Use public transportation or carpooling
* Switch to electric or hybrid vehicles
* Walk or bike for short trips

How to reduce CO2 emissions from fugitive emissions

* Use renewable energy sources
* Use less fossil fuels

How to reduce CO2 emissions from agriculture

* Make an efficient use of tractors


* Using renewable energy sources on farms
* Reducing food waste and loss

How to reduce CO2 emissions from industrial processes

* Implement energy-efficient technologies
* Use renewable energy sources
* Reduce waste and increase recycling
* Use sustainable materials

How to reduce CO2 emissions by managing waste

* Recycle
* Compost

How to reduce CO2 emissions from agriculture

* Cut down less trees
* Re-plant trees after cutting them down