LSR 2121 Lecture 6: LSR2121 lecture - Atmosphere
12 Oct 2016
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Winterlude: more events that are less climate sensitive, downplay the importance of the skate way as an attraction, increase use of refrigeration, make snow. Tulip festival: difference variety of tulips that can last in warmer climate, alter public events, less reliance on the rideau canal. Canada day: water events, avoid having activities during the hot hours (1-3) Can make bicycle trails to make it easier for people to commute to work: adaptation. Having green roofs, vegetation on the roofs: sequestration. Pulling carbon into soil column and plant biomass. Creating parks not only for human recreation but for other purposes. * simplified carbon and oxygen cycle diagram on slide. Pace of temperature increase is picking up. Even if stop greenhouse gases, biological response would continue for centuries. Last time the temperature went up two degrees, sea level rose 4 meters. Most leisure activities we do, create emissions: driving to sens game, flying down south.
