The Rising Threat of Atmospheric CO2: A Review on the Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies

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作者
Nunes, Leonel J. R. [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Inst Politecn Viana Castelo, Unidade Invest Mat Energia & Ambiente Sustentabili, proMetheus, Rua Escola Ind & Comercial NunAlvares, P-4900347 Viana Do Castelo, Portugal
[2] Univ Aveiro, Dept Econ Gestao Engn Ind & Turismo, DEGEIT, Campus Univ Santiago, P-3810193 Aveiro, Portugal
[3] Univ Aveiro, Unidade Invest Governanca Competitividade & Polit, GOVCOPP, Campus Univ Santago, P-3810193 Aveiro, Portugal
关键词
climate change; CO2; emissions; greenhouse gases; mitigation; carbon capture and storage; GREENHOUSE-GAS EMISSIONS; GLOBAL CLIMATE-CHANGE; CARBON-DIOXIDE EMISSIONS; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; FOSSIL-FUEL; ICE-AGE; POPULATION-GROWTH; CHANGE AGREEMENT; PARIS AGREEMENT; TRADE-OFFS;
D O I
10.3390/environments10040066
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The increasing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere have become a major environmental challenge due to their contribution to global warming. The primary drivers of the increase in atmospheric CO2 concentrations are the combustion of fossil fuels, deforestation, agricultural practices, or the production of cement, which play a significant role in the increase of CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. However, efforts are being made to mitigate the negative effects of CO2 emissions, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that aim to capture CO2 from industrial processes and store it in underground geological formations. Methane, another potent greenhouse gas, is another major contributor to climate change and is mainly produced by agricultural activities such as livestock farming and rice cultivation. To address this, sustainable agricultural practices, such as reducing meat consumption and adopting climate-smart farming techniques, are crucial. Ultimately, a sustainable future can be secured for the planet and future generations by implementing effective measures, such as the use of sustainable energy sources, improvements in energy efficiency, responsible land use practices, and reducing the emissions of both CO2 and methane.
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