THE BIGGEST ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE OF OUR TIME
That the world's climate is changing is beyond any scientific doubt. Our species has been farming for about 10,000 years, and burning massive amounts of gas, oil, and coal since the industrial revolution began in the 1760s. Deforestation of land for conversion to farming has released carbon previously trapped in forests into our atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect. The same can be said for the burning of fossil fuels. Carbon once trapped in plant and animal matter in underground deposits of gas, oil, or coal goes back into the atmosphere when burnt.
Modern agriculture and industry have made our lives longer, easier, and more enjoyable. Our lives are now afforded with a great deal more conveniences and comforts than we can imagine. The impacts of our activities are clear. Assuming we wish to maintain our quality of life, and lift billions of people around the world out of poverty, the question is how to do so while reducing carbon emissions.
Modern agriculture and industry have made our lives longer, easier, and more enjoyable. Our lives are now afforded with a great deal more conveniences and comforts than we can imagine. The impacts of our activities are clear. Assuming we wish to maintain our quality of life, and lift billions of people around the world out of poverty, the question is how to do so while reducing carbon emissions.
Coal's role
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Mining and in low carbon future
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Contact us
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Minerals West Coast Trust
Manager: Patrick Phelps Phone: 021 238 6846 Email: manager@mwc.org.nz |
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