Tackling Problems of Global Warming China and India o o o o o They have critical role due to rapid economic growth

Indias greenhouse gas emissions could rise by 70% in by 2025 Indias energy consumption rose by 280% between 1980-2001 and nearly population not have access to electricity They have some renewable enrgy but most must come from coal Can get international countries to pay for improvements under Kyoto Protocol. E.g. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) allows developed countries to sponsor gas cutting projects in exchange for carbon credits o UK invested in scrubbers for Chinese power stations

Green Strategies Biofuels o Strengths: Provides renewable energy o Weaknesses: Takes away land Deforestation Reduces biodiversity Tree planting Dams o Strengths Provides green electricity Controls flooding o Weaknesses Increased malaria Reduces fish migration Wind farms o Strengths Most effective renewable energy source Generate green electricity o Weaknesses Ugly Takes up space Conserving biodiversity-why? o Ethic o Food o Medicine o Products o Prevent destruction of undiscovered species

Efficiency of fossil fuels-why? o Reduces global warming o Saves money o Increasing population so its necessary o How to: Redesign houses with full insulation and modern boiler systems Green transport Greener power stations Remodel factories with better energy use and processes

Case Studies Biomass - More than 2.5 billion people burn biomass for cooking and heating - NGOs provide cleaner fuels to countries like Sudan and Kenya e.g. liquefied petroleum gas in Sudan. Kenya Community Hydropower Provides lighting, telecommunications and radio to 200 households Saves 42 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually

Wolvercote, Oxfordshire Cloth bags available instead of plastic bags Green transport strategies like cycling and promoting public transport Advice circulated to residents how to reduce emissions