Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
9
Chapters
219
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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
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Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

Eco-Smart Living: Your Guide to a Greener Future!

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Alright folks! Buckle up and grab your environmentally friendly hats as we dive into the world of pollution management strategies!

Changing human activity

  • Reducing Fossil Fuel Use: Imagine you're in a world where everyone uses solar or wind energy instead of burning coal. Neat, right? Not only does it sound cool, but it also helps clean the air by reducing fossil fuel use. These measures can involve reducing electricity demand and switching to renewable energy.

    Real-world Example: Think about our reliance on cars. If we could all start using public transport, or even better, bikes, we'd significantly cut down on fossil fuel emissions. And hey, ever heard of hybrid or electric cars? They're pretty much like your regular cars, just way cooler (and cleaner)!

  • Urban Design: Imagine if we could redesign our cities in a way that naturally reduced the need for fossil fuel. Sounds futuristic, right? But it's possible! Urban design can help decrease the consumption of fossil fuels, leading to cleaner air.

    Real-world Example: Ever seen those modern houses with huge, south-facing windows? Those are designed to make the most use of sunlight, reducing the need for artificial heating. Plus, adding things like triple-glazed windows can provide extra insulation, again cutting down on energy needs.

  • Relocation of Industries: Ever felt suffocated when you're near a factory? By moving these industries and power stations away from population centres, we can drastically improve air quality.

Controlled release of pollutants

Next, let's talk about managing pollution at the source!

  • Developing Emission Controls: What if we could stop the bad stuff before it gets into the air? That's the idea behind technologies like catalytic converters, which are used in cars to reduce emissions of nasty pollutants like NOx.

  • Tall Chimneys and Filtering: Think about all the smoke that industries and power stations emit. What if we could make chimneys taller to help disperse pollutants, or even catch them right at the point of emission? And what about regulating the quality of the fuel we use? That's another way to control pollution.

  • Sustainable Urban Design: Parks and water courses are not just great for picnics but they also help to reduce temperature and allow for evaporative cooling. Basically, cities that are more green, are more clean!

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Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

Eco-Smart Living: Your Guide to a Greener Future!

Word Count Emoji
572 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Alright folks! Buckle up and grab your environmentally friendly hats as we dive into the world of pollution management strategies!

Changing human activity

  • Reducing Fossil Fuel Use: Imagine you're in a world where everyone uses solar or wind energy instead of burning coal. Neat, right? Not only does it sound cool, but it also helps clean the air by reducing fossil fuel use. These measures can involve reducing electricity demand and switching to renewable energy.

    Real-world Example: Think about our reliance on cars. If we could all start using public transport, or even better, bikes, we'd significantly cut down on fossil fuel emissions. And hey, ever heard of hybrid or electric cars? They're pretty much like your regular cars, just way cooler (and cleaner)!

  • Urban Design: Imagine if we could redesign our cities in a way that naturally reduced the need for fossil fuel. Sounds futuristic, right? But it's possible! Urban design can help decrease the consumption of fossil fuels, leading to cleaner air.

    Real-world Example: Ever seen those modern houses with huge, south-facing windows? Those are designed to make the most use of sunlight, reducing the need for artificial heating. Plus, adding things like triple-glazed windows can provide extra insulation, again cutting down on energy needs.

  • Relocation of Industries: Ever felt suffocated when you're near a factory? By moving these industries and power stations away from population centres, we can drastically improve air quality.

Controlled release of pollutants

Next, let's talk about managing pollution at the source!

  • Developing Emission Controls: What if we could stop the bad stuff before it gets into the air? That's the idea behind technologies like catalytic converters, which are used in cars to reduce emissions of nasty pollutants like NOx.

  • Tall Chimneys and Filtering: Think about all the smoke that industries and power stations emit. What if we could make chimneys taller to help disperse pollutants, or even catch them right at the point of emission? And what about regulating the quality of the fuel we use? That's another way to control pollution.

  • Sustainable Urban Design: Parks and water courses are not just great for picnics but they also help to reduce temperature and allow for evaporative cooling. Basically, cities that are more green, are more clean!

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