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Name two examples of mitigation activities mentioned in the text?
Two examples of mitigation activities mentioned in the text are tree planting and protection of existing forests (REDD), and switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Explain what mitigation refers to in the context of reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Mitigation refers to any activities that reduce the overall concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as tree planting, protection of existing forests, switching to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and capturing carbon emissions to prevent them from reaching the atmosphere.
What are some ways to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions according to the text?
According to the text, some ways to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions include tree planting, protection of existing forests, switching to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and capturing carbon emissions to prevent them from reaching the atmosphere.
Mitigation refers to any activities that reduce the overall concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It includes tree planting and protection of existing forests (see REDD), switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, improving energy efficiency and capturing carbon emissions and preventing them from reaching the atmosphere.
Test your knowledge of greenhouse gas mitigation techniques and strategies with this quiz. Explore topics such as tree planting, renewable energy sources, carbon capture, and more. See how much you know about reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere.
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