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Unit 4: How can climate change and energy use be managed?
Quick questions on Managing energy use and the low-carbon transition (efficiency, mitigation, adaptation, renewables): VCE Environmental Science Unit 4
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What is improving energy efficiency?Show answer
Energy efficiency means getting the same service from less energy, which cuts emissions and saves money. Strategies include:
What is the transition to a low-carbon economy?Show answer
A low-carbon economy generates wealth and meets energy needs while emitting far less greenhouse gas. The transition involves decarbonising electricity (renewables plus storage), electrifying transport and heating, improving efficiency, and developing low-emission industries such as green hydrogen. Many countries, including Australia, have committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, meaning any remaining emissions are balanced by removals. A just transition also supports workers and communities, such as those in coal regions, as old industries wind down.
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