Paris Agreement
how many countries ratified the Paris agreement?
187 parties
what is the definition of a Carbon tax?
A carbon tax is a fee imposed on the burning of carbon-based fuels, intended to reduce the emissions of C02
how much of the GHG emissions come from livestock?
1/3
what is the global temperature target?
1.5 - 2 degrees
how much does the carbon tax cost per tonne?
$20
what is the definition of carbon capture?
capturing the carbon dioxide, transporting the carbon dioxide, and securely storing the carbon dioxide emissions, underground in depleted oil and gas fields or deep saline aquifer formations.
what does the UNFCCC stand for?
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
what was the first province to implement carbon tax?
Quebec
how can farmers help meet emission targets?
adding marine algae to cattle food
where do parties report their GHG and Co2 emissions?
at the meetings held by the Conference Of The Parties (COP).
what will carbon tax rise to (per/tonne) to meet the Paris Accord targets?
$102/tonne
What are other countries implementing along the carbon tax to help the environment?
transportation that runs off of renewable fuels, and electric vehicles.
since when has the Paris agreement been in effect?
November 4, 2016
which two countries also have a carbon tax?
Sweden and Norway
name three countries that also carbon capture other than Canada.
Saudi Arabia, Australia, Norway, USA, Algeria, Brazil.