Self-tutoring about biological energy sources: the tutor mentions biomass and biofuels. Biomass is the raw organic matter, produced by plants or animals, that can be burned directly or else processed to fuel. When biomass is processed into fuel, the biomass …
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Self-tutoring about greenhouse gas emissions: the tutor mentions figures from the US. Part of modern living is driving. Yet, does it fit with a net-zero (emissions) mindset? In the US, transportation causes about 28% of greenhouse gas emissions. Of that, …
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Self-tutoring about energy and the environment: the tutor mentions CO2 emissions. Some people suspect 2024 may have been the peak year for CO2 emissions, and that by 2050, CO2 emissions may be half what they are now. However, it seems …
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Self-tutoring about carbon dioxide production from energy: the tutor mentions a comparison between Canada and Brazil. Brazil’s population is around 220 million, while Canada’s is around 39 million. Yet, Brazil’s total C02 emissions are about 20% less than Canada’s. Why …
Self-tutoring about environmental concerns: the tutor mentions plastic bags vs paper. I’m not sure exactly what the regulations are, but it seems to me that, shopping nowadays, in most cases, one needs to bring their own bags, buy re-usables at …
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