Greenhouse gas is a term used a lot when discussing climate change. Not having a complete understanding of what they are makes them seem impossible to control. As an individual you have the ability to limit your greenhouse gas emissions; however you will not be able to eliminate them. People most commonly know carbon dioxide … Continue reading Greenhouse Gases: defined
Category: Terms
Common terms used when speaking about the environment.
‘Cap and Trade’ Emissions Policy
'Cap and Trade' is a commonly heard climate emission control policy, also known as Emissions Trading System (ETS). The basic concept is: Cap: Limit the amount of pollution allowed to be excreted by companies. Trade: Allow companies that don't reach their set limit to sell of their remaining pollution allowance for whatever over polluters will … Continue reading ‘Cap and Trade’ Emissions Policy
Carbon Tax
Commonly thought of as the most powerful step to take in fighting climate change, a carbon tax would be charging emitters of carbon for all pollution emitted beyond a certain quantity. It is seen as such an important step in fighting climate change due to giving industries incentive to lower their carbon emissions: by paying … Continue reading Carbon Tax
Plant-Based?
It's a hot new word thrown around a lot, but what does it mean?Actually, its pretty simple: the base of whatever is being described is plant products and not animal. To be more descriptive, it could mean a 'meat' source not actually coming from animals but from plants. It could mean leather made from mushrooms … Continue reading Plant-Based?
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