Managing resources

• What is the waste hierarchy?

  A method to rank waste management options
• What is the best way to manage waste according to the waste hierarchy?

  Prevent it from being created
• What does 'reduce, reuse and recycle' aim to achieve?

  To minimize environmental impact
• What is the impact of reducing waste on landfill sites?

  It decreases waste in landfills
• What does 'reduce' mean in the context of waste management?

  Purchasing less to save energy
• How can people reduce energy consumption?

  By turning off lights and sharing lifts
• What initiative has been successful in Northern Ireland for reusing shopping bags?

  'Bags for Life' initiative
• What does recycling involve?

  Collecting and remaking waste materials
• What is required to recycle products?

  Energy to change physical properties
• What is a finite resource?

  A resource that is limited in supply
• What is the aim of sustainability?

  To preserve the environment for future generations
• What is an LEDC?

  Less Economically Developed Country
• What is an MEDC?

  More Economically Developed Country
• What is sustainable management?

  Meeting current needs without harming the environment
• What is wind power?

  A renewable energy source generated by wind
• What percentage of British electricity was generated by wind power in 2023?

  Almost 30%
• How has wind power production changed since 2016?

  It has produced more energy than coal
• What is the UK's rank in wind power production?

  6th largest producer
• What was the increase in wind power generation from 2009 to 2020?

  715%
• What is the world's largest offshore wind farm?

  Hornsea 1
• What is one advantage of wind farms regarding carbon emissions?

  They reduce carbon emissions significantly
• How long can modern wind turbines last?

  Up to 25 years
• Why is the UK well-suited for wind energy?

  It is surrounded by seas and oceans
• What is a disadvantage of wind farms related to visual impact?

  They can be seen as an eyesore
• What are the high setup costs associated with wind farms?

  They require significant initial investment
• What is a major issue with wind power generation?

  Inconsistent wind speeds affect energy production
• When is wind energy in the UK most reliable?

  Winter daytime (44%)
• What wildlife issues are associated with wind turbines?

  Collisions and noise pollution affect wildlife
• What is the main advantage of wind power?

  It is renewable and reduces climate change impact
• What is the Paris Agreement?

  An international climate change agreement
• What was the main aim of the Paris Agreement?

  To keep global temperature rise below 2 degrees C
• How many parties negotiated the Paris Agreement?

  196 parties
• What is a positive aspect of the Paris Agreement?

  First global commitment to limit warming
• What is a negative aspect of the Paris Agreement?

  It is non-binding with no consequences
• What did the 2010 predictions about global temperatures indicate?

  Expected rise between 3.7 and 4.8°C
• What is the current expected temperature rise if all targets are met?

  Between 1.7 and 2.1°C
• What is the significance of the 1.5°C target?

  It is the ideal limit for global warming
• What has been the trend in global emissions since the Paris Agreement?

  Global emissions are still rising
• What is the role of governments in the Paris Agreement?

  To review climate commitments every 5 years
• What is the impact of the Paris Agreement on global temperature predictions?

  It limited expected rise to around 2.5°C