Define and provide examples of each:
Fossil fuels, non-renewable energy, and renewable energy.
Identify a country that uses fossil fuels as its primary source of energy.
Discuss why the country continues to rely on fossil fuels.
Provide examples of manufactured products or agriculture that are dependent upon fossil fuel use in that country. Consider the level of industrialization in the country and discuss.
Discuss impacts of the continued use of fossil fuels:
Include both local and global impacts.
Discuss both long- and short-term impacts on:
The environment, human health, and economy. Be specific and detailed in your discussion.
Identify at least one regulation or law that the country put in place to reduce or control emissions and/or air pollution.
What factors were the regulation or law designed to address.
How effective has this regulation or law been?
Have emissions or pollution levels decreased?
What solutions or new regulations would you implement in order to reduce fossil fuel usage in the country you chose? You can look to other countries around the world or the United Nations for examples of energy and emissions regulations.
Global efforts are being made to reduce fossil fuel usage and pollution. Countries must work together to solve these problems. Review the following references for more information about how countries and individuals can work to combat climate change and bridge cultural differences and answer the following questions.
o Imperial College London. (2020). Countries must work together on CO2 removal to avoid dangerous climate change. ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200608114710.htm