CO₂ Emission Reduction

Flashcards about Carbon Dioxide Management for a Sustainable Future

Global Warming

Increase in the average temperature of earth's surface air and oceans.

Greenhouse Effect

A natural process that warms the Earth’s surface by trapping some of the Sun's energy within the atmosphere.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide.

Fossil Fuel Combustion

Burning coal, oil, and gas which releases CO₂ from stored carbon.

Deforestation

Cutting trees reduces CO₂ absorption and releases stored carbon.

Industrial Processes

Cement production, steel manufacturing, and chemicals emit CO₂.

Agriculture

Soil degradation, livestock, and land use contribute to CO₂ emissions.

Urbanization

Cities increase energy demand, transport emissions, and construction-related CO₂.

Volcanic Eruptions

Release CO₂ from Earth's interior, but impact is usually temporary.

Wildfires

Forest fires release large amounts of stored carbon into the atmosphere.

Ocean Temperature Changes

Warmer oceans release dissolved CO₂, increasing atmospheric levels.

Respiration & Decomposition

Living organisms naturally release CO₂, but usually balanced by absorption.

Melting Permafrost

Releases trapped CO₂ and methane, worsening climate change.

Reduced Carbon Absorption

Deforestation and ocean acidification lower the ability to absorb CO₂.

Climate Change Amplification

Rising temperatures accelerate CO₂ release from natural sources, creating a cycle.

Cement Production

Limestone decomposition + fuel combustion

Steel Manufacturing

Main source of CO₂ is coal-based iron ore reduction + fuel combustion.

Carbon Sink

A reservoir of carbon that accumulates and stores carbon for an indefinite period.

Carbon Footprint

The total amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) that we produce through our daily activities.

Personal Carbon Footprint

The emissions generated by an individual's daily activities, such as transportation, diet, and energy use.

Corporate Carbon Footprint

The total emissions produced by a company’s operations, including supply chain, energy use, and waste.

Product Carbon Footprint

The total emissions associated with the production, transportation, use, and disposal of a product.

Renewable Energy

Solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

Adopt Energy Efficiency

LED lighting, smart appliances, and insulation.

Sustainable Transportation

Walking, cycling, public transit, and electric vehicles.

Eco-Friendly Diet

Reducing meat consumption, minimizing food waste, and supporting local produce.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Minimizing waste generation and promoting circular economy practices.

Carbon Offsetting

Investing in projects like reforestation and renewable energy to compensate for emissions.

Kyoto Protocol (1997)

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developed countries.

Paris Agreement (2015)

Keep global warming below 2°C, ideally 1.5°C.

Net Zero Emissions Globally

Achieving a balance between carbon emissions produced and removed from the atmosphere.