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What does the 100 year flood mean?
There is a .1% chance of a flood occurring in a given year
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This is the name of one of the rivers that are part of the delta that surrounds Bangladesh
Brahmaputra or Ganges Rivers
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What are the methods of illegal logging?
Falsification of logging permits
Bribes to obtain permits Logging beyond concessions Hacking government websites to obtain transport permits |
Name three outcomes of climate change
Loss of glaciers, contaminated fresh water, sea levels rising, severe drought, loss of hydropower, agriculture will also be effected.
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What are green investments?
Low carbon technologies, energy efficiency, Research and Development, water and waste management
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How was Boulder prepared for the 100 year flood?
By predicting flood maps, Using emergency alarms and warnings,Having immediate responders and insurance
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This barrier makes it difficult for Bangladesh to be resilient in the face of a flood
Its status as a developing country implies fewer resources (aid, cleanup crews, etc.) to help with the impacts as well as less infrastructure (planned cities, etc.) ready to deal with such a disaster
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What is one of the most common ways to conduct illegal logging?
Obtaining a legal permit and simply exceed the volume
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Why does (and will) climate change effect the developing world more?
Low adaptive ability
Greater exposure to climate shocks Infrastructure is weak Health-related complications are harder to address |
What does a green tax do?
This type of tax takes on environmental pollutants, with a direct tax on the amount of emissions a firm produces
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How does infrastructure influence the way a developed world reacts to a natural disaster?
It gives rescuers and first responders the chance to provide necessary aid for disaster victims.
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This is how often major flooding occurs in Bangladesh
Every year (at least)
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What is the primary cause of deforestation in the Amazon?
Cattle ranching
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What are the 3 major locations affected by deforestation?
Amazon basin, central Africa, and S.E. Asia
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What does mitigation policy do?
This type of policy provides economic benefits and incentives in order to minimize the amount that will be lost
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How are the homeless people of Boulder treated during a natural disaster compared to those in a developing world?
Similar - They lose most of their valuables and possessions during the disaster. They Lose their homes.
Different - They are given alternate shelter, food, and commodities |
This is one behavior in another nation that has increased flooding in Bangladesh
Damming rivers in India or deforestation in Nepal
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What is illegal logging?
The annual monetary value of this process is 10 billion USD
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What would reduce both the current level and subsequent growth rate of GDP in developing countries?
Increasing temperature
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Why has carbon intensive development been concentrated in high-income countries?
Because they have the largest carbon footprint and they are going to help build the transition to low carbon growth in developing countries
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What does high adaptive ability mean?
The ability for people to quickly adapt to a changing environment. Rebuild, opening shelters for victims, providing necessities for victims etc.
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In the 1998 flood, this proportion of the country's land was flooded
2/3
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What does REDD and REDD+ do to combat illegal logging
Provides national and international legal frameworks, including agreements, conventions, and certification schemes, to reduce illegal logging and support sustainable practices
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What is the average difference in the carbon footprint of citizens of developed countries, compared to developing countries (including small island states and oil rich countries)
Varied by a factor of 12
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A) What are the locations of potential industries based on comparative advantage mentioned in the reading? B) And who benefits, according to the reading?
A) Sub-saharan Africa, North Africa, Middle East
and Brazil B) Northern Europe |
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