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Climate Change Mitigation Measures

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Renewable Energy Investment

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Funding and development of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Expected to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Public Transportation Expansion

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Investing in efficient public transportation systems to reduce private vehicle use. Expected to cut down on traffic congestion and transportation sector emissions.

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Demand-Side Management

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Initiatives and policies to control and reduce energy demand, such as encouraging energy conservation. Expected to lead to reduced energy consumption and emissions.

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Carbon Pricing

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Putting a price on carbon emissions to encourage reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Expected to drive innovation and transition to renewable energy sources.

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Sustainable Agriculture

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Adopting practices that improve resource efficiency and soil health, like crop rotation and organic farming. Expected to lower greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector.

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Methane Management

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Capturing and utilizing methane from landfills and agriculture to prevent its release into the atmosphere. Expected to reduce potent methane emissions affecting climate change.

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Electrification of Transportation

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Transitioning from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Expected to significantly cut transportation emissions, when paired with renewable energy.

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Nuclear Energy

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Using nuclear reactors to generate electricity without CO2 emissions. Expected to provide a large-scale low-carbon energy source, though with concerns about safety and waste.

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Energy Efficiency

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Improving energy usage in industries, buildings, appliances, and vehicles to reduce overall consumption. Expected to decrease energy demand and related CO2 emissions.

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Climate-Smart Urban Development

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Designing cities to be resilient and sustainable, incorporating green spaces and efficient infrastructure. Aims to reduce urban emissions and improve quality of life.

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Afforestation

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Planting new forests on lands that historically have not contained forests. Expected to improve carbon sequestration, decrease soil erosion, and improve local air quality.

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Geoengineering

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Deliberate large-scale intervention in Earth’s natural systems to counteract climate change. Potential impacts include solar radiation management and carbon dioxide removal, but risks and ethical concerns remain.

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