The
top causes of global warming: What the public thinks vs
actual causes.
What the
public thinks:
1. Traffic emissions (voted by 62% of people)
2. Rainforest destruction (58% of people)
3. Energy used by industry (55% of people)
4. Release of CFC gases (48% of people)
5. Pesticide pollution (35% of people)
6. Acid rain (21% of people)
7. Energy used in the home (15% of people)
Actual
causes:
1. Domestic (25.7%)
2. Industry (25%)
3. Road transport (22.6%)
4. Commercial/ public sector (14.7%)
5. Land use change (4.5%)
6. Exports (1.4%)
7. Agriculture (0.9%)
There is no doubt that the environment is changing and this in
turn affects us all. But are we fully aware
of the impact this will have on our
lives and for future
generations? Does it mean that we have
to rethink
how we plan our communities, homes, towns and nation?
With
climate change continuing, resource consumption at about 120%
of its replenishment rate, need for biodiversity, quality of
water and air and greenhouse gases we can see that the answers
to these questions is quite obvious.
But let's just look at some of the basic environmental facts
that play a role in such questions and how they affect our
communities and region.
Environmental Assets or Disappearing
Nature The South West has a lot to
offer when it comes to beauty, but what are they? Do we have a
rich environment? If so, are some of these riches going to
disappear. Let's take a quick look at what they are and
remind ourselves of some of the visual beauty through the
facts and some pictures. click here
Green Knowledge? -
What is...is a collection of simple
questions that we answer in a simple way. It may be child's
play but why not take a look anyway, just to check to see if
you are right...all along.
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Get In The Know! -
Environment Key Issues is a collection of
concerns from those in the know. Such information can be
interesting and a great conversation starter, so why not take
a look at the facts.
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To View
Where and what
information can you find? From statistics to papers, to
organizations and references, we hope you will find it here at
our resources page. If you would like to add your
environment resource here or recommend one email us at
info@tauntoncivic.org.uk Click Here to Read More
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South West
Environmental Profile
Environmental Assets or Disappearing
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