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Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

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Herb

Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology

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Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation

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Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies

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Deciduous Tree

Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies

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Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies

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Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use

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Internal Assessment

🎉 Fun Fact: Did you know that the trees you see every day act like nature&#39;s vacuum cleaners for the carbon dioxide in the air? It&#39;s true!

<ul>
	<li>What is it? Places that absorb more carbon dioxide than they release. Forests are a fantastic example! 🌲
	<ul>
		<li>Cool Initiative: UNREDD - started in 2008 by the United Nations.</li>
		<li>Goal: Improve how we look after forests, increase the amount of CO2 stored in them, and reduce the CO2 released from activities like deforestation.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Think of forests like a CO2 bank account. Every tree is like a deposit, and the UN wants to increase our balance!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>What is it? Organic material (like plants or waste) that can be used as a fuel source.</li>
	<li>Pros:
	<ul>
		<li>It&#39;s renewable! 🔄</li>
		<li>When combined with special tech (like carbon capture), it can be a super clean energy source.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Cons:
	<ul>
		<li>It still releases greenhouse gases. Oops! 😬</li>
		<li>Not the most efficient energy form.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Imagine using food scraps to power your car in the future. Vroom Vroom! 🚗</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>What is it? Adding nutrients (like iron, nitrogen, phosphorus) to the ocean to increase the amount of CO2 it absorbs.</li>
	<li>Why do this?
	<ul>
		<li>Feeds the marine food chain. More food for fish! 🐟</li>
		<li>Triggers algal blooms, which trap CO2. These algae then sink to the ocean&#39;s bottom, storing the CO2 deep underwater.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Off the coast of Peru, there are natural upwelling currents that bring nutrients to the surface. These natural &#39;fertilizers&#39; help in supporting massive fisheries and act as CO2 sponges.</li>
</ul>

Final Thoughts: Tackling excess CO2 is like a team game - we&#39;ve got trees, oceans, technology, and cool initiatives all working together. Remember, every bit helps in making our planet greener! 🌏✨

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Now, go impress your friends with these fun facts and knowledge! 🌟

<ul>
	<li>What is it? A tech solution that captures CO2 before it enters the atmosphere and stores it somewhere safe.</li>
	<li>Why it matters? Currently, when we burn fossil fuels (like petrol in cars 🚗), the CO2 released stays in the atmosphere for a super long time. CCS aims to change that!</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Imagine factories with big vacuum-like devices, sucking up their emissions before they escape. Cool, right?</li>
</ul>

CO2 Busters: Eco Strategies Explained

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Standard Level

Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

CO2 Busters: Eco Strategies Explained

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Carbon sinks - nature's co2 sponges

Biomass - not your usual fuel

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Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production

CO2 Busters: Eco Strategies Explained

Table of content

Carbon sinks - nature's co2 sponges

Biomass - not your usual fuel

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